Actress Kirsten Dunst is celebrating a milestone birthday today. The actress her started her major motion picture career at just the age of eight in the Brian De Palma dark comedy, " The Bonfire of the Vanities ," is turning 30 years old. Kirsten has a new summer comedy coming out called "Bachelorette," which also stars Isla Fisher , Lizzy Caplan and "Parks and Recreation" star Adam Scott. After working almost non-stop from 1990 to 2008, Dunst took a bit of a break and didn't do much in 2009 or 2010. In 2011 though, she came back to critical acclaim for her work in "Melancholia," director Lars von Trier 's dark drama and science-fiction film centered on the impending destruction of Earth. In honor of Kirsten's 30th, we thought we'd take a look at some of her more memorable film roles. Claudia in "Interview With a Vampire" - Playing opposite Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt would be a tall order for any seasoned actor. For

April 30th, 2012 | 10:36 am by Nick Haby Kirsten Dunst , who was once Americas favorite pre-teen vampire, turns 30 today. As we prepare watch Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Foy eclipse her breakthrough bloodsucking performance in 1994s Interview With a Vampire , and Emma Stone takes over the role of Spider-Mans main squeeze, Dunst has moved on to more grown-up roles. She wowed critics with her performance in Lars Von Triers Melancholia last year. This year, well see her as a reluctant bridesmaid in the indie comedy Bachelorette and mix it up with the Beat poets as Camille in On the Road (opposite Stewart and Garrett Hedlund ). And now shes re-teamed with her Virgin Suicides and Marie Antoinette director Sofia Coppola for The Bling Ring (currently known as that movie in which Emma Watson has a tramp stamp ). With her adorable dimples, Kirsten probably could have picked a career as a rom-com staple but shes always balanced her cuteness with a bit of a dark edge, and a number of

Email With Kirsten Dunst, who's been acting since the age of 3 and grew up before moviegoers' eyes, turning 30 on April 30, take a minute to reflect on the young actress' career so far.

Actress Kirsten Dunst turns 30 years old today. Today is Monday, April 30, the 121st day of 2012. There are 245 days left in the year. Todays Highlight in History: On April 30, 1812, Louisiana (formerly the Territory of Orleans) became the 18th state of the Union. On this date: In 1789, George Washington took office in New York as the first president of the United States. In 1803 , the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for 60 million francs, the equivalent of about $15 million. In 1900 , engineer John Luther Casey Jones of the Illinois Central Railroad died in a train wreck near Vaughan, Miss., after staying at the controls in a successful effort to save the passengers. In 1968 , New York City police forcibly removed student demonstrators occupying five buildings at Columbia University. In 1973, President Richard M. Nixon announced the resignations of top aides H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, along with Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst and White

042412_ffn_kirsten120424134325 Happy Birthday, Kirsten! Its the Big 3-0! Kirsten Dunst , over the years weve seen you grow into the beautiful woman that you are today. Today youre 30, so celebrate in style with family and friends! With your Moon in Leo, it seems you were destined to seek the approval of the spotlight. And after a slew of successful roles from child bloodsucker in Interview with a Vampire to girl-next-door Mary Jane in Spiderman youve certainly got our attention! As a sensible Taurus, you know how to take everything in stride, and your guiding star urges you to slow down a bit and smell the roses every once in a while. And now, youre ready to make positive life changes at your own pace. Get more details at Astrology.com. Get more from Hollywoodlife.com : Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Newsletter

He may have spent his Wonder Bread years in Connecticut, but Justin Long, whos squired more than his share of lovelies Drew Barrymore, Kirsten Dunst, Leighton Meester and Maggie Q among them is definitely a man around town. So The Post felt compelled to ask him: Is New York a PC or a Mac? Its both, says the boyish star of Apples Get a Mac ads. Thats the great thing about New York. You can find the most happening crazy nightlife here and the most somber outing. For now, youll probably find the 33-year-old cooling his heels somewhere in the East Village that is, when he isnt at the John Golden Theater playing opposite Jeff Goldblum in the dark comedy, Seminar. This is Longs scenester New York. 1 Joes Shanghai, 9 Pell St., between the Bowery and Doyers Street I have a weakness for Chinese food, particularly soup dumplings. You sit at these big long tables, so if you dont like the idea of potentially socializing with strangers, you might want to stay away. The waiters want to get you in

Jean Paul Gaultier is already busy creating pieces for Madonna's tour wardrobe and now, if rumours are to be believed, the Frencher-than-French designer is set to join the jury at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival . Women's Wear Daily reports Monsieur Gaultier will be on the judging panel at next months extravaganza alongside Italian director Nanni Moretti . The prospect of having a splash of high-end fashion amongst the film world suits is great news for us style-watchers, especially as this could mean a parade of JPG concotions hitting the sunny red carpet. Will Kristen Stewart treat us to another dramatic gown at Cannes? Speaking of which, the frockathon is already set to be MAAY-JOR if the role call of actresses who star in the official selection are anything to go by. Tilda Swinton, Nicole Kidman , Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowska all star in films that are in competition to scoop the coveted Palme dOr award at the 65th edition of Cannes, whic! h

Kirsten Dunst (Getty Images) Kirsten Dunst (Getty Images) Kirsten Dunst 's sexy 'do is a dressed-up version of the humble ponytail. It's also a quick look that's easy to duplicate. If you're feeling inspired, you could turn the messy braided portion into a more polished plait, or add a lot more curl to the entire style. Listed below are instructions for recreating Kirsten's ponytail along with a video I found on youtube that shows how to duplicate a similar style worn by Eva Longoria. 1. Begin with a subtly wavy texture. Either activate natural waves by using a diffuser attachment when blow drying, or use a large-barreled curling iron to add some bend to straighter hair. 2. Section out bangs and a few longer pieces around the face to be styled after you've created the ponytail. 3. Back comb hair through the crown and the back of the head. 4. At about the middle of the back of the head, pick out three half-inch pieces of hair and begin a messy French braid.

Yesterday it was Kirsten Dunsts turn, today its Sam Rileys. Confused? Dont be. Were talking about the continued roll-out of character posters for the film On The Road , the forthcoming big screen adaptation of Jack Kerouacs classic novel of the same name. With its impressive cast playing roles beloved to Kerouac devotees and generations of readers, publicity for the film has racked upa stunning trailer, images of the cast on and off set, and close-ups of each character. First up was a poster for Viggo Mortensen who plays Old Bull Lee, aka William Burroughs. Then came posters for Elisabeth Moss, Amy Adams, Tom Sturridge and Alice Braga. Part of the draw of On The Road, both the book and the film, is that its characters are based on real people. Kirsten Dunsts character Camille is based on the real life Carolyn Robinson Cassady, writer in her own right and wife of Neal Cassady, before they divorced. Her own story one constantly exploring art, drama, words and the human condition could

Get ready for the action The new international trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man has been released. The clip unveiled on the Japanese website for the movie, is slightly longer than previous trailers of the highly-anticipated film. Starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, The Amazing Spider-Man is a reboot of the Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man movies which starred Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco. In the upcoming film, Peter Parker is a high school student who is investigating the mysterious disappearance of his parents when he was a child, which inadvertently leads to his new powers. Andrew Garfield has described this new version of Spider-Man as more angry and erratic than the previous films. Get ready for this amazing webslinger.

Previous 1 / 30 Next Posted on April 13, 2012 7:10AM by Allie Merriam Emma Watson showed some ab and a temporary back tattoo! yesterday on the LA set of Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring . Decked out in a leather jacket and bra-like top, Emma Watson showed some skin in her day's costume. British Emma has been on the West Coast for the past month shooting the project with Sofia and a range of costars that include Kirsten Dunst , Leslie Mann, and Gavin Rossdale . Her character's somewhat racy look is a departure for Emma, who's known for her elegant and polished red-carpet style. Emma may break from the movie work this weekend, though, since Sunday is her 22nd birthday. Back to Story

Photo by EROTEME.CO.UK.Emma Watson walks around in flip flops on the set of bling ring at the female jail facility in Lynnwood,California. (Bauer Griffin) more pics Emma Watson (Bauer Griffin) Emma Watson looked casually cut in flip flops on the set of her latest film, The Bling Ring . The movie, which also stars Kirsten Dunst and is being directed by Sofia Coppola , is based on real life events and tells the story of a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes. Watson, 21, was reportedly shooting a scene where her character Nikki is convicted and thrown in jail. Filming Bling Ring is going great. As Israel would say we are slaying this!. Thanks for the good luck messages, Emma tweeted last week. The Bling Ring is set to hit theaters sometime next year. Photo by EROTE! ME.CO.UK .Emma Watson walks around in flip flops on the set of bling ring at the female jail facility in Lynnwood,California. (Bauer Grif

Previous 1 / 6 Next Posted on April 10, 2012 6:56AM by Allie Merriam Emma Watson changed into flip-flops to stroll around the LA set of The Bling Ring yesterday. The British star has been hanging out on the West Coast for the last few weeks working on the picture, which is directed by Sofia Coppola. Emma stars in the film alongside Leslie Mann and Kirsten Dunst , as well as a roster of actors with smaller parts, like her fellow Brit Gavin Rossdale . Emma managed to fit the project into her busy school schedule she's been at Oxford, on leave from Brown, for the last year. She also shot a movie, The Perks of Being a Wallflower , last Summer during a break from college. That film finally hits theaters later this year on Sept. 21. Source: Bauer-Griffin Online Back to Story

Emma Watson hails a cap on Robertson Boulevard after stopping by the Intermix boutique with a friend in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (April 7). The 21-year-old actress is currently filming The Bling Ring in the city, opposite Kirsten Dunst . PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Emma Watson In case you missed it, Emma will be joined by Stanley Tucci in her upcoming project, Your Voice in My Head . Emma stars as Forrest, a young girl who attempts suicide after a bad breakup, only to be saved by a terminally ill psychiatrist ( Tucci ). Like Just Jared Jr. on FB

Previous 1 / 16 Next Posted on March 28, 2012 7:50AM by Allie Merriam Kirsten Dunst reported to work on the LA set of The Bling Ring Monday, and yesterday, Emma Watson had her turn in the hair and makeup chair. The girls are on the West Coast working on Sofia Coppola's latest movie, which also stars Leslie Mann and Gavin Rossdale . Gavin had his own turn before the cameras Sunday, shooting a scene in which he got arrested shirtless ! The plot is based on the real-life story of a group of LA teens who banded together to rob the homes of celebrities. The actual LA courts are still dealing with sentencing the gang, some of whom are waiting out their trials in prison. Sofia wrote the movie and is directing and coproducing it with her brother Roman. Back to Story

Did actor Jake Gyllenhaal once make a play for Ellen Pompeo? According to the "Grey's Anatomy" star that is exactly what happened about a decade ago. Speaking at a press conference, the lady that plays Meredith Grey revealed a moment between the stars while she was auditioning for the movie "Moonlight Mile" in 2002. "We sort of bumped into each other. He told me I was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen," said the actress. While admitting that she was flattered, nothing further happened between the two. "I said, 'He's 12! And maybe we'll see each other again and I should leave!' There were sparks, but we just bolted." Though she considers herself a fan of the actor, Pompeo isn't on the list of ladies that actually dated him. Here are some women that do fit into that category. Kirsten Dunst Not long after his near run-in with Pompeo, the "Brokeback Mountain" star began dating actress Kirsten Dunst after mee

Previous 1 / 16 Next Posted on March 28, 2012 7:50AM by Allie Merriam Kirsten Dunst reported to work on the LA set of The Bling Ring Monday, and yesterday, Emma Watson had her turn in the hair and makeup chair. The girls are on the West Coast working on Sofia Coppola's latest movie, which also stars Leslie Mann and Gavin Rossdale . Gavin had his own turn before the cameras Sunday, shooting a scene in which he got arrested shirtless ! The plot is based on the real-life story of a group of LA teens who banded together to rob the homes of celebrities. The actual LA courts are still dealing with sentencing the gang, some of whom are waiting out their trials in prison. Sofia wrote the movie and is directing and coproducing it with her brother Roman. Back to Story