Aug 21, 2025, 1:11 PM
Aug 21, 2025, 12:00 AM

Kirsten Dunst highlights the mispronunciation of her name

Highlights
  • Kirsten Dunst discussed her ongoing struggles with the mispronunciation of her name during a TikTok video.
  • She highlighted that even colleagues from various countries have mispronounced her name.
  • As a result, she has become indifferent to the mispronunciations, stating that she answers to different versions of her name.
Story

Kirsten Dunst, an acclaimed actress known for her roles in films such as 'Spider-Man' and 'Bring It On', has expressed her frustration regarding the frequent mispronunciation of her name, particularly in England. During a recent TikTok video shared by Town & Country, Dunst explained that the common mispronunciation is prevalent among fans and even colleagues during film sets. She noted that while she has resigned herself to the various pronunciations of her name, she maintains that 'Keer-sten' is the correct way to say it. The actress has been vocal about this issue, stating that misunderstandings of her name are a widespread concern, noting that not just British people, but even those from Scandinavian countries and Hungary have faltered in saying her name correctly. This ongoing experience of mispronunciation has prompted her to adopt a casual attitude toward it. Furthermore, Dunst revealed that she has two sons with fellow actor Jesse Plemons, and she shared a recent scare regarding her younger son's health while they were in Budapest filming a project. Fortunately, she confirmed that both of her children are currently in good health. Moving forward, Kirsten Dunst is set to appear in a new film titled 'Roofman', where she will star alongside Channing Tatum, adding to her impressive body of work as an actress.

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