Kirsten Dunst is a household name and certainly doesn't need an introduction, the star dominated the romantic comedy circuit in the 2000s. From the first Bring It On movie and Wimbledon to the Spider-Man franchise and pretty much everything in between. However, the star now feels that she's never really been recognized in the industry and wonders why she never gets nominated for awards.
The audience have watched Kirsten mature as an actor and take on grittier roles, but evidently, the star doesn't think she's actually recognized by her peers. It's not uncommon for celebs who were once at the top of their game to fade into oblivion, never to be seen on the silver screen again. Kirsten certainly doesn't fall into that category though, the former child actor boasts a successful career spanning over three decades.
She's Rejoining The MCU
Kirsten Dunst started out as a model and appeared in commercials when she was just three years old. The star made her movie debut in Woody Allen's OedipusWrecks, one of the chapters in the New York Stories anthology film. Since then, she has gone on to star in numerous noteworthy and beloved movies over the years. Most people probably remember her from Bring It On and would argue that was the movie that actually skyrocketed her career into stardom. There's no doubt that Kirsten is one of Hollywood's most sought-after leading ladies.
The actress reportedly earned around $20 million from the Spider-Man franchise, which most people would consider a very decent amount, and according to Celebrity Net Worth, and she made another $5 million for portraying Lizzie Bradbury in the tennis rom-com Wimbledon. The actress also earned a cool $8 million for Elizabethtown. The perception of an A-list celebrity status is that it's often accompanied by impressive paychecks.
Dunst was recently seen in Showtime's comedy series On Becoming a God in Central Florida, in which she also served as an executive producer. Unfortunately, the show was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kirsten also has a movie in post-production called The Power of The Dog which is set to be released sometime in 2021. She will star alongside her actor husband Jesse Plemons and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Fans were excited when rumors of Kirsten reprising her role as Mary Jane Watson in the MCU's Spider-Man 3 made the rounds. As per IMDb, "According to a new report, Tobey Maguire is currently in talks to return in Spider-Man 3. Meanwhile, it's said that Kirsten Dunst is firmly signed on."
Here's Why She Feels Ignored By Hollywood
Sometimes stars are underrated and don't get the recognition they should for their work and contribution to the entertainment industry. Kirsten Dunst pointed out that some of her movies like Marie Antoinette were panned upon release and only appreciated later on.
Per TheIndependent, Kirsten told Sirius XM’s In-Depth With Larry Flick, "The things that people [enjoy] are like, ‘Remember when ‘Marie Antoinette’ [came out] – y’all panned it? And now you all love it. Remember ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’? Panned. Now you all love it,'" she revealed. "It’s interesting to me. I feel like a lot of things I do people like later."
She also lamented the lack of recognition from her peers in the industry and bemoaned a lack of award nominations. Although her IMDb listing paints a different picture, it shows that the star has actually received numerous award nominations over the course of her long and extensive career.
"I've never been recognized in my industry. I've never been nominated for anything. Maybe, like, twice for a Golden Globe when I was little and one for 'Fargo'. I always feel like nobody — I don't know, maybe they think I'm just the girl from 'Bring It On'? I don't know."
She went on to add, "I just feel like, ‘What did I do? I am so chill. Maybe I don’t play the game enough. I mean I do everything I’m supposed to. It’s not like I’m rude or not doing publicity or anything. I just feel like…. I know that all you have is your work at the end of the day. And that’s all people really care about."
Whatever the case may be, the fact remains that Kirsten Dunst is very well-liked by her extremely loyal fan base who recognize her efforts and appreciate her contribution to the entertainment industry. When media outlet Reuters put out a since-deleted disparaging tweet about the actress's career, her fans rallied behind her and called out the media house.
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