Cosmetic procedures to enhance one’s appearance are a dime a dozen in Hollywood. Over the years, there have been many actors who have gone under the knife to improve certain features that would ultimately give them a greater chance with roles that demanded physical perfection. While a significant amount of A-list actors are part of this list, there have been a few stars who have remained steadfast in not tampering with their God-given looks.
Spider-Man star Kirsten Dunst who has worked in Hollywood from a very young age shot to prominence with her role as Peter Parker’s love interest Mary-Jane Watson. But the actor’s trademark smile which endeared her to viewers across the world, was a point of scrutiny for some people.
Kirsten Dunst Was Once Asked To Get Her Teeth Rectified
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man made Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst household names and one of the most popular on-screen couples in cinema. Dunst who played Mary-Jane Watson in the film, was an instant fan favorite for her innocent and endearing smile that lit up the screen. But this asset was not always seen in a positive light.
According to sources, a producer of the film tried to convince Dunst to get some work done on her teeth to make her smile more perfect, especially for the famous upside-down kissing scene with Spider-Man. Responding to what he called ‘Barbie doll teeth’, the Marie-Antoinette actor remained firm in her decision and said,
“I was like, ‘Mmmmm, no, I like my teeth. Nope. Not doing that,”.
Dunst claimed that her mother being a stickler for perfection in appearance made her go the opposite way and embrace her physical flaws even more. This in turn made her reject the offer to get her teeth transformed for the big screen.
Kirsten Dunst Blossomed Under Sofia Coppola’s Mentorship
Kirsten Dunst’s journey from an innocent child star to a seasoned actor is an inspirational one. One of her biggest influences was director Sofia Coppola who cast a young and raw 16-year-old Dunst in The Virgin Suicides, a film about five alluring yet tormented sisters. The movie gave Coppola a chance to mold and mentor Dunst and teach her the tricks of the trade while allowing her to embrace her natural physicality. Dunst who blossomed under Coppola’s wing, spoke highly of the director and her contribution to her career saying,
“The fact that the coolest girl liked how I looked, that’s what preserved me. She made me feel pretty. So to have my first experience of a more ‘sexy’ role be through her eyes gave me a confidence that helped me deal with a lot of other things.”
Kirsten Dunst’s experience working with Sofia Coppola laid the foundation for the actor to take on roles that made the best use of her talent. Coppola, in turn, complimented the Jumanji actor as one of the most talented artists of her generation.
Source: The Independent
