"The Power of the Dog" star Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst, who has starred in such films as "Interview with the Vampire," "Melancholia" and "Spider-Man," is getting Oscar buzz for her poignant acting in Jane Campion's period drama, "The Power of the Dog." She talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about seeking treatment for depression; starring opposite her real-life partner Jesse Plemons; and a trick she learned for how to play drunk.
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[@likeamath5374]

She deserves an Oscar nomination this year! Actually, she deserves to win! She gave one of the best performances of the year!

[@angelcastaneda529]

No mention of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? I’m really rooting for her. I think she’s an incredible talent.

[@hs2tablet949]

That is done by actress Kate Winslet, not Kirsten Dunst.

[@angelcastaneda529]

@@hs2tablet949, she is also in that movie.

[@chrisfinch8637]

I truly adore Kirsten Dunst. And I truly admire her high spirits on what it takes to act and live a well-balanced life and cure depression, just like how we learned from Tony Dow.

[@georgiostemirsidis1966]

The first Spiderman is like a cornerstone in film history. It's so much more than just a superhero movie.

[@elizaheathen]

I really admire Kirsten. The way she seems so at ease with and confident in her lifestyle is refreshing. And her performance in Power of the Dog is exquisite

[@dulcieparker7425]

She was also in Melancholia, 1 of my favs.

[@enmenergy]

Yeah that one god that was intense

[@Ernie1978]

I really, really hope she wins! What a career she's had, done a bit of everything and done it well. Come on, Oscar!

[@Sam-le4gl]

"Crazy Beautiful" is still one of my favs. "Power of the Dog" was excellent as well!

[@Lewis-lw9bj]

such an underrated movie that one, and one of her best performances

[@sableann4255]

I really like her, she seems so grounded, in that industry is a rare quality

[@cjkent88]

Acting at 5:50 is heartbreaking. I love how her eyes are scanning for someone to reassure her.

[@arontamas5639]

I like that she literally did any kinf of roles during her career: blockbusters like Spiderman, art movies like Melancholy and romcoms like Bring it on.... She has range! Glad she got finally nominated for an Oscar!

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

39! So young!!! Melancholia!!! Carry on young lady. Thank you… 🥂

[@diegoandres2906]

A very intelligent actor. She's excelent, and she will continue to deliver great performances

[@BrianChambersUnique319]

I love her. Outstanding actress and so kindhearted. Awe

[@aleciataylor7377]

I’ve loved Kirsten since Bring It On. She chooses such dynamic roles and has such a healthy relationship with her work and fame. I’m excited to see this.

[@marcusliou6340]

Her performance in The Power of the Dog is so amazing. She makes you feel so many emotions for her character, which she plays so so well.

[@brooklyn3299]

Where did you see it

[@henryalex]

And she just got nominated for an oscar and I got the feeling she will take it home!

[@mariesnyder782]

I can’t wait to watch the movie. She seems like a very beautiful and down to earth woman. God bless her and her family

[@AnnieWarbux]

Bravo! I'm happy for her! She survived the industry and has become a beautiful grown woman. Sadly, too many child actors and many adults do Not survive the industry. So, yes, Bravo to Her!!❣

[@newcreature222]

Kirsten Dunst is talented she is alway so captivating in her roles you can’t take your eyes off her she such a wonderful person 🤩

[@thealaneric]

Omg hearing Kiki talk was so soothing. She sounds truly honest and humble. Just comparing her presence with the likes of madonna or Mariah makes me appreciate celebrities like kirsten dunst way more.

[@themorticians]

Seeing her in the candid shots in Austin wearing the dark Ray-Ban shades, Kirsten really would make an excellent Debbie Harry if that biopic ever happened.

[@plankface]

She’s fabulous.

[@Mia7189]

I've been a fan of Kirsten Dunst since 'Interview With A Vampire' (which she was was GROSSLY robbed of an Oscar nomination). She is always excellent. I highly recommend 'The Power of The Dog'. The performances are extraordinary.

[@valerietomsic8454]

Her name AND the name Jane Campion....holy heck...POWERFUL duo here!

[@againstthepods4316]

I lost my second virginity watching Spider-Man in the movie theater. I’ll never forget it and will always love her too

[@FreedomofSpeech865]

She was superb in that movie

[@romstar]

It’s virtually a wrap that she will be nominated and win her first Oscar for this film! 🎞 🙏 And I can’t believe how fast 💨 time flies-from child actress to middle age practically overnight😩❤️🙏 And Kristen now is looking a lot like an amalgamation of 60’s Hollywood ingenues Diana Varsi, Carol Lynley and Yvette Mimieux!

[@trinicarillo4179]

Love her! Wish her and her family the best. She has truly evolved into a truly wonderful actor. If Oscars don’t come calling, shame on them. Her performance was so beautiful and subtle matched by Cumberbatch’s powerful performance. As a fellow Texan, yay! Austin is a great city to raise kids.

[@mananimal3644]

A truly underrated actress. I hope the Oscar treats her right this year.

[@clicheguevara5282]

@@mananimal3644 She's worth $25 million and has been a movie star since childhood. Lol That's not exactly "underrated".

[@barryv246]

She's got her act together no pun intended.

[@margaretpeabody243]

Kirsten dunst has come so far from the vampiric youth in, "Interview with a Vampire", the ingenue in "Spider-Man". And the beautiful middle-aged woman she has become.

[@annabellevy3388]

She's not even 40 yet! I know she is older than her partner but she's not middle-aged.....except by Hollywood standards.....

[@desertrose1226]

@@annabellevy3388 yeah I object to that. I’m 37 and don’t class myself as “middle aged “ at all. My mom said middle age is 45-50 and I stand by that!!

[@putjesusfirst9814]

What an insult lol

[@abrahamboniface6305]

Marie Antoinette was also one of her greatest roles portraying a real women.

[@steveconn]

It was actually quite a boring, typically Sofia Coppola navel-gazing movie. Her just lounging and smoking hash...

[@putjesusfirst9814]

@@steveconn it's definitely one of my favorite movies if not my most favorite movie.

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

Really like Kirsten. Great actor, and comes across as an unassuming person.

[@inigojuancarlos]

She’s so good in Melancholia

[@KJ_nyc]

I saw Power of the Dog twice. Had to watch it twice to figure out what I missed the first go round. Fascinating movie, especially if you don't mind slow and subtle. Had no idea that Dunst was partnered with Plemons. Two powerful, talented actors. Impressive. I'm glad she sounds more grounded than ever. This is important in show business.

[@Timewriter24]

She is amazing.

[@harbinguy1]

She and her husband's performance in Fargo season two are the best!!!

[@dandundes9991]

Wonderful performances in her past and I believe there are even greater things ahead.

[@maryeliason1504]

She has always been good. Seems like a nice person as well. I loved her in 'Elizabethville'. Best wishes for a long & happy life with her husband & children. 🥰🌹

[@johnfd0210]

ELIZABETHTOWN was the name of the movie, as in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

[@cindyann9571]

Fantastic actress💙

[@teresaferrer4748]

Wow,she sounded great. I'm happy for her to be able to work but still have a safe haven called family life.Applause!!!!

[@altonhumes5782]

From "Bring It On", to this potential masterwork, you have to respect Ms. Dunst and her work ethic. May she finally get the success she so richly deserves. #CBSSundayMorning #YayForThePower!!! #YayForMsKirstenDunst!!! #PleasingIsSoHard!!! #ShellPlayAgain.

[@christopherscorner]

I’m so proud of her! I can’t wait to watch this movie. There’s always been something quite special about her and her performances. There’s an ocean of emotion behind those eyes and is just so captivating to watch on film.

[@bg9217]

From one New Jersey Shore girl to another, we are proud of you Kirsten. You represent the real people who live and grow up at the Shore. Not the New Yorkers who come down and take over. Great job on your film.🤚🤚🤚💕

[@nlp6082]

Great actress!

[@nanaobx]

Wow. Very refreshing. She seems in a good place and has quite a bit of sense about her.

[@craigfreeman7665]

Good she new she needed help and asked for it.mental health is a struggle for many and speaking out about getting help may help others to do the same.

[@Nabhan82]

I love her, been a fan since 93. I hope she gets nominated for an Oscar, she really deserves it.

[@ANGELSLVME]

Jesse and Kirsten were excellent in FARGO🥰🥰🥰

[@Clintsessentials]

Definitely will watch the new film.

[@andyroo9381]

What a normal person!

[@derrmann1800]

she will always be my Mary Jane Watson. she will always be my childhood crush

[@annsmith7207]

A life well lived has many components ....not just one....and.Kirsten Dunst would be just fine if she wanted to put acting on hold and do something else. Pigeon-holing a life is spirit crushing.

[@matilda0410]

I find her to be so charming. I'm not much younger than her so I always enjoyed her films growing up. It's really sweet to see how happy she is in her life. Wishing her all the best.

[@Vegas-ky3lt]

39?! Lol I thought she was pushing 50

[@utahboxergirl11]

Drop Dead gorgeous!!!!!

[@superdougie10]

Many times when someone reaches age 27 they have and go through a Saturn Return in their astrological chart which is right inline with when Kristin's life changed and she had the foresight to follow through with her changes as it all came forward.

[@glow_soul]

I love her❣️

[@Gracetx90]

Wimbledon was also good movie.

[@jonnyminogue]

Long live Minnesota’s American Teen Princess Amber Atkins.

[@BCFarbo]

I am waiting for the Diane Sawyer interview.

[@jonnyminogue]

@@BCFarbo She’ll ask Amber to name all the US states in alphabetical order

[@kristeandreatujague7016]

Mona Lisa Smile. 💙

[@postmastersgt1670]

I have crushed 😍 on this woman since i was a preteen. She still gorgeous after all these years.

[@adamyourke]

Does anyone have any guesses about the amplifier on top of the cabinet over her left shoulder? Looks like a classic but I don’t recognize it.

[@speciesxx3301]

I just have to say in a movie about Jim Gaffigan the actor Jesse Plemons can play him. In fact I thought Jim Gaffigan was Jesse Plemons until this episode.

[@pathways678]

Wow I feel old

[@bhonandrei3183]

i think she's the villain in the power of the dog

[@bubblybubbles4326]

♥️♥️♥️

[@darlingsarah5243]

My FAVORITE Valentine's Day couple 🌹 The ORIGINAL #Spiderman !

[@Budimichael]

Melancholia

[@catherine.marial]

yass kirsten

[@johndeignan2668]

Was she nominated for Melancholia? I personally thought she was fantastic in that film.

[@theresabogart15]

I enjoyed this. BUT...I thought her performance in Mona Lisa smile was epic...how did that get missed in this otherwise very good synopsis of her career trajectory leading up to Power Of The Dog?! Hmmm...

[@steveconn]

Wish she had made a cameo in No Way Home. The missing element (Jesse Plemons. Huh. Just don't get it...).

[@user-ig4yp8oe8c]

They spent $30-40 million on making the film and on box office it made Only $207,014!

[@johnmcmillion876]

It basically went to Netflix first and only, except for a very limited run in a few theatres..probably in ny and la.

[@inigojuancarlos]

Netflix don’t care if they did good or in theaters. It’s a streaming behemoth. Look at The Irishmen it’s one of the most Netflix produced films yet didn’t quiet good in theaters, it went straight to their streaming.

[@user-ig4yp8oe8c]

@@inigojuancarlos ok and ?

[@msmegs93]

In the long haul, it will do well, because its already being called a modern masterpiece, and those don't come along very often nowadays.

[@johnmcmillion876]

@@user-ig4yp8oe8c hey dingas or braindead.. Netflix spends 25 million? They offer products to get people to pay subscription fees..as well to acquire new subscribers.. 500 million subscribers equals billions. Now do you need anything else.

[@phyllispetras2181]

Could not watch this film

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

She wants that Oscar real bad, don't she? 😂

[@montemccarty6512]

Him ????? 🤫🤔 Him??

[@kimlauwers885]

Whatsappje a nice movie

[@capoislamort100]

The poor girl is not aging too good

[@j.cutrone]

She better win the Oscar!

[@skybaby444]

Uuuh…Melancholia?

[@OptLab]

Does she smoke?

[@jacquesfrankiln4786]

A dog is a vile creature period.

[@avayu2289]

Sorry to inform you CBS, no one cares about the “OSCAR” any more……

[@lewstone5430]

True.

[@bbygrlpt2]

Wow her husband much have a great personality🥴

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

Unlike you. Nasty comment.

[@bbygrlpt2]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 Its the truth🤷🏼‍♀️

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

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[@bbygrlpt2]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 Lmao why so hurt grams! He must have a great personality!

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

@@bbygrlpt2 Hurt?!! 😆 Silly girl…. Or boy.

[@RealMTBAddict]

Pets are overrated.

[@Narumisan02]

Good performance in an otherwise, very overrated, forgettable film.

[@ServandoIV]

Power of the Dog is an artsy fartsy version of Brokeback Mountain using the Western Genre. Another attempt of gay-oriented Hollywood towards wokeism.