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30th Anniversary of 'Interview with the Vampire': Kirsten Dunst Reflects on Iconic Film

Kirsten Dunst shares memories of working alongside Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt during the making of the 1994 gothic horror classic.

  • Kirsten Dunst, at age 11, delivered a breakout performance as the child vampire Claudia, earning a Golden Globe nomination for her role.
  • Dunst recalls the supportive environment on set, describing Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt as treating her like family during filming.
  • Tom Cruise made a memorable gesture by decorating Dunst's dressing room with a Christmas tree during the production in London.
  • Despite the positive experiences, Dunst found her on-screen kiss with Brad Pitt awkward, describing it as 'gross' due to the age difference.
  • The film, directed by Neil Jordan, was a box office success and received two Oscar nominations, cementing its status as a cult classic.
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