Kirsten Dunst clarifies the correct pronunciation of her name, stating that many have been mispronouncing it.
In an open and candid conversation, actress Kirsten Dunst has shared that she doesn't mind if her name is mispronounced, stating, "I don't blame people for getting it wrong." This comes as she gears up for the release of her new film, Roofman, scheduled for October 10.
Roofman, based on the life of a man who stole from branches of McDonald's by entering their premises via the roof, sees Dunst playing Leigh Wainscott, a single mother and Jeffrey's love interest, a role originally played by Channing Tatum in real life.
Dunst's character in the film is loosely based on the life of Jeffrey Manchester, also known as Roofman. The actress has not shared specific details about Manchester's life, but it's clear that Roofman promises an intriguing tale.
Apart from her upcoming film, Dunst has also expressed interest in starring in the sequel to the Minecraft movie. Her sons, Ennis and James, enjoyed the first Minecraft movie, but their joy was overshadowed by James' "extremely frightening" health problem while the family was living in Budapest during the filming of The Entertainment System Is Down. Thankfully, the health scare brought the family closer together.
Dunst has clarified that she will answer to both Kristen and Kirsten, and has given up on correcting people who mispronounce her name. She joins a list of celebrities with commonly mispronounced names, including Saoirse Ronan, Cillian Murphy, and Adele.
The actress has been vocal about the gender pay gap in Hollywood, revealing that she was paid less than her male co-stars in the past. Despite this, she maintains a positive outlook, stating, "I don't care if my name is mispronounced. As long as I'm doing work I love and making a difference, that's all that matters."
In addition to Roofman, the Minecraft movie sequel is reportedly the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far, hinting at a successful year for Dunst and her fellow cast members. With her upcoming film release and potential Minecraft movie sequel, it's an exciting time for Kirsten Dunst and her fans.
