Kirsten Dunst Kirsten Caroline Dunst (; born April 30, 1982) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the short ''Oedipus Wrecks'' directed by Woody Allen in the anthology film '' New York Stories'' (1989). She then gained recognition for her ro ...

is an American actress who has received numerous accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a

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, three Satellite Awards, and two

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, in addition to various other nominations. A

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, Dunst first came to critical notice for her portrayal of Claudia in ''

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'' (1994), which, at age 12, earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress, as well as accolades from the

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and Boston Societies of Film Critics. She gained further accolades for her role in '' Little Women'', released the same year, including a Best Supporting Actress win from the Boston Society of Film Critics. Dunst went on to appear in a variety of teen films throughout the late 1990s, and garnered a mainstream resurgence for her role as

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in '' Spider-Man'' (2002), as well as its second and third sequels. In 2011, Dunst received critical acclaim for her performance as a depressed newlywed in

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's science fiction drama ''

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'', winning the

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, as well as a

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and

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; she also received an AACTA nomination, and multiple awards from various international critics' associations. Dunst received further critical recognition for her portrayal of

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on the network series '' Fargo'' in 2015, winning the Satellite Award for

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, as well as nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie, and the Golden Globe for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film. The following year, she won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble as part of the cast in the biographical drama ''

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''. In 2021, Dunst received critical acclaim for her performance in '' The Power of the Dog'', for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award,

SAG Award Screen Actors Guild Awards (also known as SAG Awards) are accolades given by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). The award was founded in 1952 to recognize outstanding performances in movie an ...

, and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, among other numerous awards.

Major associations

Academy Awards

The

Academy Awards The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment ind ...

, commonly known as the "Oscars", are a set of awards given by the

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annually for excellence of cinematic achievements.

Cannes Film Festival

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, is an annual

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held in

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, France, which previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from all around the world.

Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe Award is an accolade bestowed by the 93 members of the

Hollywood Foreign Press Association The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is a nonprofit organization of journalists and photographers who report on the entertainment industry activity and interests in the United States for media (newspaper, magazine and book publication ...

(HFPA) recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.

Primetime Emmy Awards

The Primetime Emmy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, also known as the Television Academy, to recognize and honor achievements in the television industry.

Screen Actors Guild Awards

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are organized by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. First awarded in 1995, the awards aim to recognize excellent achievements in film and television.

Miscellaneous awards

AACTA International Awards

The

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, known as the AACTA Awards, are presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA). The awards recognise excellence in the film and television industry ...

are presented annually by the

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(AACTA) to recognize and honor achievements in the film and television industry.

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

Bodil Awards

The

Bodil Awards The Bodil Awards are the major Danish film awards given by the Danish Film Critics Association. The awards are presented annually at a ceremony in Copenhagen. Established in 1948, it is one of the oldest film awards in Europe. The awards are give ...

are the major

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film awards presented annually by

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. Established in 1948, it is one of the oldest film awards in Europe.

Critics' Choice Movie Awards

The

Critics' Choice Movie Awards The Critics' Choice Movie Awards (formerly known as the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award) is an awards show presented annually by the American-Canadian Critics Choice Association (CCA) to honor the finest in cinematic achievement. Writ ...

are presented annually since 1995 by the

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for outstanding achievements in the cinema industry.

Critics' Choice Television Awards

The

s are presented annually since 2011 by the

Broadcast Television Journalists Association The Critics Choice Association (CCA), formerly the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA), is an association of television, radio and online critics. Their membership includes critics who review film and television. Founded in 1995, it is the ...

. The awards were launched "to enhance access for broadcast journalists covering the television industry".

Empire Awards

The

Empire Awards The Empire Awards was an annual British awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in the local and global film industry. Winners were awarded the Empire Award statuette. The awards, first presented in 1996, were presented by the British f ...

is a British awards ceremony held annually to recognize cinematic achievements.

European Film Awards

The

European Film Awards The European Film Awards (or European Film Academy Awards) have been presented annually since 1988 by the European Film Academy to recognize excellence in European cinematic achievements. The awards are given in 19 categories, of which the mo ...

have been presented annually since 1988 by the

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to recognize excellence in European

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tic achievements.

Kids' Choice Awards

The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards is an annual American children's awards ceremony show established in 1988 by

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, with winners chosen by public vote.

Mar del Plata Film Festival

The

Mar del Plata International Film Festival The Mar del Plata International Film Festival ( es, Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata) is an international film festival that takes place every November in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina. It is the only competitive feature fes ...

is held annually in Mar del Plata, Argentina, organized by the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA).

MTV Movie Awards

The

MTV Movie Awards The MTV Movie & TV Awards (formerly the MTV Movie Awards) is a film and television awards show presented annually on MTV. The first MTV Movie Awards were presented in 1992. The ceremony was renamed the MTV Movie & TV Awards for its 26th editio ...

is an annual award show presented by MTV to honor outstanding achievements in films. Founded in 1992, the winners of the awards are decided online by the audience.

People's Choice Awards

The

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is an American awards show recognizing the people and the work of

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. The show has been held annually since 1975, and is voted on by the general public.

Robert Awards

The Robert Awards are held annually in Denmark by the

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, honoring achievements in film.

Sant Jordi Awards

The

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are film prizes awarded annually in Barcelona by the

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region of the Spanish radio network ''

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''.

Satellite Awards

The Satellite Awards are a set of annual awards given by the

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Saturn Awards

The Saturn Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films to honor science fiction, fantasy, and horror films, television, and home video.

Teen Choice Awards

The

Teen Choice Awards The Teen Choice Awards is an annual awards show that airs on the Fox television network. The awards honor the year's biggest achievements in music, film, sports, television, fashion, social media, and more, voted by viewers living in the United ...

is an annual awards show that airs on the

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. The awards honor the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion, and other categories, voted by teen viewers.

Young Artist Awards

The

Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award (originally known as the Youth in Film Award) is an accolade presented by the Young Artist Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 to honor excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young ...

is an accolade presented by the Young Artist Association, a

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organization founded in 1978 to honor excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically disabled or financially unstable.

YoungStar Awards

The YoungStar Awards were presented annually between 1995 and 2000 by ''

The Hollywood Reporter ''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Hollywood film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly larg ...

'', honoring young American actors and actresses from ages 6–18 in their work in film, television, stage and music.

Critics associations

Notes

References

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