Kirsten Dunst

[dauphine]

That Juergen Teller shoot looks amazing.

 

[Label Basher]

Great ed. I love the last pic the most.

 

[LolaSvelt]

At the Lemonade Cafe in West Hollywood on April 17, 2014.

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[Not Plain Jane]

^ Is that one piece? if not the skirt sits at a weird place and kind of cuts her off.

also could her skin be any whiter! i realize it's the colouring on the photo to some degree but look at those arms! how very upper crust of her.

 

[MirandaPriestly]

What an unflattering outfit.

 

[FrenchCactus]

Kirsten interviewed by Sofia Coppola in W

Kirsten Dunst, my first leading lady and favorite California blonde.

Sofia Coppola: I remember first meeting you in Toronto, when you were 16 and I was casting The Virgin Suicides. What were you shooting there?
Kirsten Dunst: It was a movie called Dick. My mom went with me to meet you at the Four Seasons.
Had you heard of the book?
I hadn’t heard of it. I was in school, so I was reading something from English class.
I feel like you and I are so on the same page about how to approach things. Have you ever worked with a director you didn’t agree with? And if so, what did you do?
I have, and it takes all the fun out of what you do. You just get through it instead of having a meaningful experience.
What if a director pounces on you while working? Has that ever happened?
No [laughs]. I don’t give off that vibe. I think that you court that stuff, and to me it’s crossing a boundary that would hinder the trust in your working relationship.
Do you worry about keeping a mystique in this age of selfies—and all the promo that’s expected of movies?
I limit the number of films I do and take my time choosing projects.
How do you know Kate and Laura Mulleavy? Do you always go to Rodarte first for a special occasion?
I know Laura and Kate from their clothes. I think I was the first actress to wear them, and then a friendship grew after. I wear their stuff a lot—I like wearing things from people I love.
What’s the best advice you have gotten? I remember Anjelica Huston telling me when I was in my 20s that not everyone’s going to like you, and to not try to get them to. I didn’t understand until later.
That’s great advice. I’m good at trusting my instincts, and I think it’s important to listen to that. My mom would always tell me, “Trust your gut.”
Who’s your favorite movie star crush from another era?
River Phoenix and Paul Newman.
This issue is sort of about a fantasy life of beauty and living well. Where are some of your favorite places in the world? How do you pamper yourself?
I love Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. And I stayed at San Ysidro Ranch for my last birthday—it was amazing. I really want to go to Golden Eye in Jamaica; that’s next on my list.
How do you think about the clothes when shaping a character? Are there certain things that help you?
Yes, clothing informs the way you move and feel; it completely plays a part. Even when it’s every day and you buy yourself something nice, you just carry yourself differently.
What was your favorite age so far? And the hardest one?
My favorite age is now. I love my friendships, and I know I have fun things to look forward to. Hardest age was 27; I had to figure out how to navigate differently through life.
Is there a favorite character from history—besides Marie Antoinette—that you’d like to play? My friend Fabrizio [Viti, at Louis Vuitton] says you look like Jean Harlow.
I would love to play Jean Harlow! It’s hard to make those kinds of films, but I’m open to suggestions; it just has to be the right one.
Was it difficult to audition when you were very young? Or did you like it?
It didn’t bother me as a kid, and I did it so much it wasn’t as stressful. Now if I have to it’s terrifying because it’s a whole different kind of acting.
Didn’t your mom get you into acting early on? Did you ever question whether or not it was what you wanted to do?
I did evaluate it at one point in my life, but it has changed and evolved for me, and I love it even more now.
Is there something else you could see yourself doing? I’m a closet art director.
I love interior design—maybe I’d do that, but if I did an interior, I’d want to live in it. I would stick to a creative job.
You have your own great style. What do you think about the era of stylists versus the time when actresses dressed themselves? Do you remember those red carpet looks before stylists?
I have to say it’s the last thing I want to think about. If you have someone who understands how to just make you look like yourself, then you’ve found someone great. I remember a time when it was more fun and not every little thing was critiqued.
How do you feel about nudity in movies? Is that scary?
I don’t mind it if it feels appropriate for the film, but it’s never not nerve-racking.
You are very smart about the business side of things. Do you think that helps you? Or is being canny and smart complicated for an actress?
I think it helps in picking projects. I know that if I stay true to what I want to do, then I will be respected by the people I want to work with.
Do you think about directing?
Yes. I know that when I find the story, I’ll be completely absorbed in wanting to direct. I haven’t given myself a fair chance at that yet. I’ve directed two short films, and I’ve really enjoyed it. Do you have any style heroes?
I’ve always liked your style. I think I look to my friends more than anyone else.

I'm kind of disappointed she says stuff like this:

What if a director pounces on you while working? Has that ever happened?
No [laughs]. I don’t give off that vibe. I think that you court that stuff,

So when a man pounces on a woman it necessarily means she invited him to do so? It reminds me of when people say "no wonder this woman got assaulted / whistled at: she was wearing a short skirt"

 

[Not Plain Jane]

^ I get what you're saying but I kind of get what she means, too. I think people have to establish very firm boundaries in professional situations, and maybe that's all she means. She seems so sure of herself throughout this interview. Plus, I get the impression that was a very impromptu response, given her initial laugh at the question.

The entire interview has a loose, "one-off" feel, like 2 friends chatting over coffee, which is actually what I love about it. Thanks a lot for posting this!

 

[FrenchCactus]

^ The thing is, even when you do put boundaries from the beginning, you are at risk of being in the situation where a man will pursue you in an unpleasant way. It has happened to me and friends in a work environment. You get similar testimonials from models who were pounced on by photographers even though they never asked for it (example: the whole Terry Richardson thing). But good for Kirsten if she has never had to deal with that before.

 

[MirandaPriestly]

Well if that her "impromptu response", it says a lot about her and not good things in my opinion. But i never believed her to be too bright in th first place, so i'm not that surprised.

 

[misspistol]

Yeah, I want to see what she wears and never ever hear her opinions again.

 

[raica]

For me, I think what's interesting about the article is not Kirsten's answers, but rather Sofia's questions. They're average stock standard questions - re nudity, directors making advances, movie star crushes - so in a way I shouldn't be surprised. The sexism is so insidious. These questions would rarely be asked of a male actor. We're all so used to this line of questioning! It's so boring! It's a shame Sofia doesn't ask one insightful question. Still, love the fashion spread!

 

[misspistol]

Sofia never said it was a woman's fault if she's exually assaulted during casting though....

 

[LolaSvelt]

I can certainly see why those comments have rubbed people the wrong way. There was another quote in Harper's Bazaar regarding femininity which was also caused a little controversy. It's always hard to tell with magazine articles, but considering this was edited by her friend.

Hiking on April 20, 2014 in Los Angeles.

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HQs from April 17. I like her (Miu Miu?) blouse, but yes, the skirt is frumpy and brings down the look.


hdutopia

 

[jexxica]

Kirsten Dunst is seen after lunch with friends

zimbio

 

[LolaSvelt]

^
Love this outfit!

 

[Not Plain Jane]

^ me too!

 

[Label Basher]

I wonder how many times she's resoled those Chloe shoes or did she buy in bulk.

 

[jexxica]

starity.hu

 

[LolaSvelt]

She and Shailene Woodley are going to the Met Gala with Rodarte tonight. I'm a little apprehensive because Rodarte kinda sucks nowadays, but I did like her Rodarte look two years ago.

At the Rodarte book signing in New York on May 4, 2014.

Celebrating her birthday at Pinz Bowling on May 1, 2014.

hawtcelebs, hdutopia

 

[Label Basher]

She pulls of that Rodarte but only just. The top half is alright.