Who Is Kirsten Dunst?

Kirsten Dunst is an American actress that is widely known for her role in the movie series, Spider-Man back in 2002 amongst many other popular films like Interview with the Vampire, The Virgin Suicides, and Bring It On. Kirsten started acting at a young age which led her to experience depression and abuse substances also early in life. In her 20’s, she admitted herself to a rehab center in Utah. As an actress in Hollywood, her mental health and self-care took second to her job. By the time Kirsten went to rehab, she had already been in the industry for nearly 20 years.

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What Mental Health & Substance Challenges Did She Face?

Her problems with drugs and alcohol started before then, however she cited depression has her reasoning for entry. Depression that caused her to use drugs and alcohol as an escape. Kristen Dunst believed her time in rehab was about healing what she had avoided/ignored to continue acting and finding the balance between her career and personal life rather than just being treated for substance use. Kristen has kept many details of her time in rehab private and has made it a point to focus on the reason why she did have a substance abuse problem.

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Kirsten's Dunst Success In Her Journey

Seeking therapy and help for her overall self has been able to lead her to a successful recovery and become an advocate to break the stigma around mental health. Kirsten Dunst has acknowledged that rehab was a place she felt she could take the time to address her mental health issues and regain her sense of self. This allowed her to return back to the “spotlight” with a fresh perspective and new approaches to stay grounded.