Kirsten Dunst rose to worldwide recognition when she starred as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy from 2002 to 2007.

She appeared alongside Tobey Maguire, who portrayed the character of Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spider-Man, in the movie.

She later went on to appear in 2004’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in a supporting role, followed by leading roles in movies like 2005’s Elizabethtown and Marie Antoinette in 2006.

 

Kirsten Dunst starred as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy
The actress is regarded as one of the most talented in the entertainment industry. Her performances over the years have managed to impress critics as well as the audience, and she is now known for being one of the most admired performers. Ahead of the release of her latest movie, Civil War, Kirsten Dunst revealed something that surprised Marvel fans.

Kirsten Dunst reveals the reason she said yes to Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy

In her recent cover story interview with Variety, actress Kirsten Dunst, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming dystopian action movie Civil War, shared the reason why she said yes to starring as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy. She said,

“It was so innocent—the reasons I wanted to be in that film. The story lived within Sam in such a deep way that I needed to be a part of that feeling, I guess.”

Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire were highly appreciated for their performances in the movie
Not only did the audience and critics love Tobey Maguire and Dunst’s impressive chemistry, but the actress also noted that the two of them had an instant connection, which helped during the filming of the movie. 

Kirsten Dunst, who is regarded as one of the most favorite adaptations of Mary Jane Watson for Spider-Man movies, shared that she has never bothered to watch any of the Marvel movies. She said,