Kirsten Dunst attributes her 30-year career in Hollywood to these 2 factors

Kirsten Dunst has continued to bring it on for 30 years.

After shooting to stardom in 1994 with her breakout role in “Interview with the Vampire,” the actress, 43, has worked steadily in Hollywood.

Dunst recently revealed her key to longevity, telling People: “Good friends and good family.”

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The “Jumanji” alum tied the knot with Jesse Plemons in 2022 and the two share sons Ennis, 7, and James, 4.

The “Roofman” star also shed light on how it feels to still be working in television and film years later.

“I think that I just feel very proud that I can keep doing films that I want to do,” Dunst confessed, “and that […] the industry has embraced me still and keeps doing so. I really appreciate growing up, finding my path and being part of making movies that mean a lot to me.”

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The “Civil War” vet was just 11 years old when she starred opposite Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in “Interview with the Vampire.”

Dunst was also nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Claudia.

“[I was] treated like a princess,” she gushed to The Telegraph in 2024 while reflecting on making the movie.

Dunst added, “Yes, it was a virtually all-male set, but everyone was very gentle and kind, and nothing ever felt weird.”

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“One morning, around Christmas, I remember going into my dressing room […] and [Tom Cruise had] set up a beautiful tree in there for me, covered in ornaments,” she recalled.

Dunst went on to star in a series of hit projects, including “Bring It On” in 2000, “Get Over It,” in 2001 and 2002’s “Spider-Man” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” in 2004.

Despite working steadily for 30 years, Dunst got candid on the gender pay gap she experienced while first starting out in the industry.

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“I was very young, and it just felt like at the time, what do you do?” she told the BBC in 2024. “I didn’t even think to ask [about equal pay].”

And while she continues to add to her esteemed resume, Dunst isn’t keen on revisiting her past roles.

The actress recently made it clear she isn’t looking to pick up her pom poms 25 years after starring as Torrance Shipman in the cheer comedy “Bring It On.” 

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“I’m like, leave good things where they are,” Dunst told Entertainment Tonight last month. “I don’t need to put on a cheerleading outfit. I don’t even know what I would do—be a coach or something? Let’s leave it.”

The film featured Dunst, Gabrielle Union, Eliza Dushku, and Jesse Bradford and followed two high school cheerleading squads, the Toros and the Clovers, as they prep for the national cheer competition.

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The franchise expanded with six more films, including “Bring It On: All or Nothing” starring Hayden Panettiere and Solange Knowles in 2006.

In 2024, Dunst attended a screening of the film at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Forever Cemetery in August.

“I am T-T-T-Torrance,” she exclaimed, reenacting Torrance’s cheer from the film. “Your Captain Torrance! Let’s go Toros!”

Despite not wanting to return for another movie, Dunst couldn’t help but gush over how much the fandom means to her.

“Oh my God, you guys, this is the craziest thing I’ve ever witnessed in my life,” she addressed the crowd. “I am so overwhelmed. My friends and family are here. I’m gonna watch with you guys. I haven’t seen any of these movies since I was a teen myself, with an audience. I’m so honored.”

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Dunst also recited the introductory cheer from the Toro squad as the movie rolled.

“Hate us ’cause we’re beautiful,” she fondly chanted. “Well we don’t like you either. We’re cheerleaders, we are cheerleaders. Roll call!”