Kirsten Dunsthas reflected fondly on her time working with the late, greatRobin Williamsin the beloved fantasy adventure film,Jumanji. Speaking withVariety, Dunst, who was just 13 years old when she starred in the family blockbuster, remembers Williams as being generous, kind, and funny while revealing that the actor and comedian gifted her her first computer as a wrap gift when production onJumanjiended.
“It was an Apple, the ones that came in all those different colors. He was like the most generous, kind, funny person.”
Directed by Joe Johnston from a screenplay by Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor and Jim Strain,Jumanjicenters on a supernatural board game that releases jungle-based creatures and dangers with every roll of the dice. Starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, David Alan Grier, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde and Bebe Neuwirth,Jumanjiis now a family favoritefor many, and has since spawned a modern franchise led by Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black.
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As well as praising Williams for his kindness, the actress also commended another of her famous co-stars, Tom Cruise, with whom she shared the screen in 1994’sInterview with the Vampire.
“There’d be a gorgeous Christmas tree fully decorated in my dressing room from Tom. He treated me like a princess.”
Jumanji Star Bradley Pierce Praises Robin Williams for Helping Them Feel Comfortable on Set
Dunst is not the only star of the originalJumanjito have praised Robin Williams’ conduct, with Bradley Pierce revealing back in 2020 that the actor was not only an inspiration for the young actor, but alsoprotected both him and Dunstfrom the pressures of the industry.
“Getting to work with Robin was so special because he’s just such a talented and amazing performer and person. He inspired everyone around him. He was able to take what should have been, or at least could have been, an incredibly stressful work environment with all the challenges of creating a heavy special effects movie with all of the moving parts and all of the cast and crew, and he really made it fun and easy, even playful, most of the time. We always got in a good take before they would let him play, and he would just kind of go crazy for a take or two, it was just so memorable.”
Kirsten Dunst can next be seen starring inCivil Warfrom writer and director Alex Garland.Civil Warfollows a team of journalists who travel across the United States during a rapidly escalating American Civil War, which has engulfed the entire nation. you may check out the official synopsis below.
“From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.”
Civil Warhas been met with critical acclaimand is due to be released in theaters on August 24, 2025.
