Kirsten Dunst captivates on the red carpet, cuddling up to husband Jesse Plemons at the 41st Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards held at The Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood.
The 43-year-old actress, nominated for Best Supporting Performance in the 2025 film Roofman, turns heads in a flowing long dress adorned with vibrant floral patterns. A slender yellow strip cinches her midriff as a stylish belt, adding a distinctive touch.
Elegant Red Carpet Style
Dunst’s blonde hair cascades in soft waves past her shoulders, parted to the side. She keeps jewelry minimal to highlight the gown. Her makeup features mascara, shimmering gold eyeshadow, pink blush on cheekbones, and nude satin lips for a timeless look.
Plemons complements her in a black suit over a blue shirt. The couple shares affectionate moments, with Plemons’ arm around her waist as they pose for photos. Dunst exchanges warm glances with him and hugs actor Wagner Moura of The Secret Agent.
Spotlight on Roofman Nomination
Dunst portrays Leigh in the comedic drama Roofman, released in October 2025. The cast includes Channing Tatum, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage, Lily Collins, and Ben Mendelsohn. Directed by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, The Light Between Oceans), the true-story film follows a fugitive who hides in a toy store, assumes a new identity, and sparks a risky romance with an employee.
Dunst shares her quick commitment: “The director, Derek Cianfrance, gave me a little ringy-dingy and said, ‘Will you play this part?’ And the answer was yes, immediately.” As a director-driven actor, she adds, “I’m a part of their vision. It’s all in their hands.”
Balancing Family and Career
Mother to Ennis, 7, and James, 4—whom she married Plemons in 2022—Dunst prioritizes family. She expresses directing ambitions but notes, “I would like to direct one day, but I think it’ll be so all-encompassing. I have two very young children, so I don’t feel great about doing that.”
At the Red Sea International Film Festival, she discusses selective roles post-motherhood: “I have been burnt out before, and I haven’t sustained that energy of being able to have a work-life balance.” Now, she waits for meaningful projects: “I’ve been enjoying just being a mum… It’s comfortable and really wonderful that I’m in a position now where I can really be very careful about what really speaks to me.” Motherhood brings “fearlessness in my acting,” aided by a supportive husband and team.
Plemons’ Awards Buzz
Plemons earns a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the Actor Awards on March 1. He stars in Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2025 black comedy thriller Bugonia with Emma Stone and Aidan Delbosco. The film secures four Oscar nods, including Best Picture.
