Kirsten Dunst revealed that she still receives a Christmas cake every year from her Interview With The Vampire co-star, Tom Cruise, 30 years after they starred together in the film. Cruise, who is known for sending white chocolate coconut bundt cakes to his A-list friends during the holiday season, also sends the cake to Dunst’s husband, Jesse Plemons. The cakes are made and delivered by Doan’s Bakery in California, and Cruise reportedly sends them to several celebrity friends.
Dunst reflects fondly on her experience filming Interview With The Vampire and the impact it had on her career. She starred alongside Cruise, Brad Pitt, and other A-list actors in the gothic horror film based on a novel by Anne Rice. The film was a box office hit and grossed over $200 million worldwide. Dunst credits the film with changing the course of her life and recalls the elaborate costumes and sets that made the production unique.
During her time on set, Dunst formed close relationships with Cruise and Pitt, who treated her like family despite the significant age gap between them. She has previously described Pitt as an older brother figure and has praised his kindness and support during filming. However, Dunst has also expressed discomfort with a scene in which she had to kiss Pitt, stating that she found it awkward and unpleasant due to the age difference between them.
Despite her success in the film, Dunst has openly discussed the challenges she faced as a child actor working with adult co-stars. She has expressed discomfort with certain scenes, including the kiss with Pitt and biting the neck of a co-star who was sweating profusely at the time. Dunst has been candid about these experiences in interviews over the years, sharing her perspective as a young performer navigating complex on-screen relationships.
In recent interviews, Dunst has reflected on her time filming Interview With The Vampire and the lasting impact it has had on her career. She credits Cruise and Pitt with looking out for her and treating her with kindness and respect on set. Despite the challenges she faced as a young actor, Dunst cherishes the memories of working on the film and the friendships she formed with her co-stars. She continues to appreciate the annual Christmas cake from Cruise as a token of their enduring connection.
Looking back on her breakout role in Interview With The Vampire, Dunst acknowledges the significance of the film in her career and the lasting influence it has had on her life. She remains grateful for the opportunity to work with talented actors like Cruise and Pitt and values the lessons she learned from that experience. As she continues her acting career and takes on new projects, Dunst remains grateful for the support and camaraderie she found among her co-stars, both past and present.
