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Kirsten Dunst Sets Record Straight on Pronouncing Her Name in Town & Country TikTok

The clip arrives during promotion for Roofman in October.

Kirsten Dunst on July 08, 2025 in Paris, France.
Kirsten Dunst attending the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 08, 2025 in Paris, France.

Overview

  • In the video, the 43-year-old says her first name is pronounced “Kier-sten” and that she has “given up” correcting it.
  • She notes frequent mispronunciations on recent sets and in the UK, saying she doesn’t blame colleagues from Sweden or Hungary.
  • Dunst also disclosed that her younger son, James, recently had a health scare in Budapest during filming, adding that everyone is fine now.
  • Roofman, co-starring Channing Tatum, is scheduled for theatrical release on Oct. 10 in the U.S., with the U.K. opening on Oct. 3.
  • Coverage links the moment to broader career context, including an unwanted Spider-Man-era nickname and reported studio pressure over her appearance.