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Kirsten Dunst covers the November issue of Flare while wearing a pink and red Giambattista Valli dress that we’ve already seen on a red carpet situation on Emma Stone. At one point very early in its conception, may have had the potential of being pretty boobtastic but has been rendered ridiculous by the actual shaping of the dress. The shoulders are too boxy, and the flappy details around the waist just look silly. If the dress was merely a two-toned, fitted shape, Kiki probably could have pulled it off in a sophisticated way; that is, she might have done so before the unkindly airbrush patrol took control of the sitation. Kirsten is only 29 years old and still relatively fresh faced, so what need was there to change her face so much? Then there’s the hairstyling, which reminds me a lot of Michelle Pfieffer in Scarface — cocaine is normally not something that comes to mind when thinking of Kirsten Dunst, but I could be wrong on that note.
At any rate, Kirsten appears within the magazine to promote Melancholia, which hits theaters (in limited release) on November 11. For her leading role as a depressed bride, Dunst received the Best Actress award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Since Kirsten underwent inpatient treatment for depression in 2008, she had plenty of experience from which to draw in playing her role:
On Her Performance In Melancholia: It was really hard for me to watch because I don’t recognize myself in parts of that film. It weirds me out a little bit. Like my voice change, this look in my eye. It scared me a little bit.
On Depression: I think that most human beings go through some sort of depression in their life. And if they don’t, I think that’s weird. People are embarrassed to talk about it – I would never put anyone down that was in that kind of space.
[From Flare]
Naturally, I do agree that almost everyone experiences some degree of depression at some point, but (from what little she says in these excerpts) Kirsten’s not really drawing the distinction between clinical depression based upon one’s body chemistry and the type of depression that is triggered by a tragic or otherwise life-altering event. Everyone is susceptible to the latter form of depression except for those rare people who are fortunate enough to never experience tragedy in their lifetimes. Then there are sufferers of lower-grade, chronic depression that usually indicates a low level of serotonin. Obviously, depression is a very complicated matter, and Kirsten has previously stated that her depression was of a primarily stress-induced variety, so she does know to a degree of which she speaks. Still, to label people who’ve never been truly depressed as “weird” goes a bit too far. Let’s go for “extremely lucky” instead, shall we?
Photos courtesy of Flare; Kirsten at TIFF courtesy of WENN
Written by Bedhead
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I would love to meet one of those “weird” people; better yet, I’d love it if even one of my kids ended up being like that.
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Eh I think this is making a mountain out of a mole hill. It is weird, good, but weird, if someone isn’t depressed at some point. I think she looks really good.. it’s nice to see her back.
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I don’t think Kirsten is trying make a distinction between different types of depression. I am pretty sure she means just having sad moments in general and yes I view people who never have sad moments in their lives as weird…and lucky. This world is very depressing something is bound to make you sad. Good for you if not but everyone has gone through some sort of being down and depressed.
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Don’t they all get tweaked and airbrushed in these shoots especially high fashion magazine pics? I think Kirsten looks fabulous in this cover. And when I looked at her hair I saw Debbie Harry not Michelle Pfeiffer on Scarface.
I don’t know about airbrushing on the dress. I think they’re just trying to save it with better styling. And didn’t you think for a second that Kirsten has better curves than Emma Stone? No offense to Emma, she’s great, but that dress was definitely NOT the best look on her.
And re the interview, it might not be diagnosed depression for everyone but I believe everyone goes through low/sad periods in their lives. I mean, people lose loved ones, pets, jobs, houses, etc. And if you don’t feel extremely sad after that, esp. when losing a loved one, then I think there is really something wrong with you and should get help.
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Anyone who jumps on her for saying that needs to take a step back and think for a moment.
There is a difference between clinical depression and feeling depressed.
Ever have a break up? I doubt that made you only feel elated and happy. Ever lost a loved one? Feel great about that too?
I’m diagnosed with clinical depression, I know the difference. Is it hard? Yes. Do I go around telling people about it in day to day life, or using it as an excuse? No. I keep it to myself, save for a few close friends/family. It is a terrible feeling, but I refuse to use it as a crutch. I get by.
But I’ve also felt depressed without the depression. There were times in my life, even as a young child where I’ve been really upset… eg: switching schools and things like that. EVERYONE feels at least somewhat depressed at some point in their life.
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I agree with what i think she’s trying to say, that people go thru sad/depressed periods in their life, and by 30 or 40,i think it would be quite rare to come across smeone who hadn’t experiend a time like that
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Perhaps they just choose not to discuss it. People can be private about how they feel.
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That’s all well and good for her to say but she was in rehab for alcohol addiction and I don’t know why she won’t fess up to it and stop trying to say that she was only there for depression. That last few years before she entered rehab, was spent drunk off her ass and being difficult to work with.
I think it’s great that she sobered up but either be honest or just don’t talk about it.
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I agree with Kristin, I don’t think she meant any harm but growing up in the type of family I grew up where people never admitted to suffering from depression. It was looked at as a sign of weakness or making an excuse/taboo. So i get what she is saying no big deal. She looks great on the cover and I’m glad she’s doing better.
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(1) Hate all of the clothes shown above;
(2) Like her hair in the cover and hate her hair in the rest of the photos (needs to be brushed, cut and styled)
(3) Depression is a complicated mix of neurobiology, psychology, and social relationships – she seems to minimize it – depression can be successfully treated with drugs and therapy.
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OMG – ASkars & Kiki…their kids would be gorgeous!
NEEEEEEDS TO HAPPEN!!! hahahahaha how jealous would The Bos be?! “never.eating.again.”
Kiki is like her…but quirkier, more talented, and genuine!
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I think she looks lovely on the cover and it’s really nice to see her make a comeback. I wish her well
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Wow, she looks really pretty in those pics.
I’m envious of anyone who’s never gone through depression.
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Snagglepuss looks good when she’s not smiling.
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I don’t think she means they’re weird people, I think she just means it’s weird if it’s never happened. Weird as in very unusual. But I’ll always defend her, I adore her. She was amazing in All Good Things
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I don’t think she was being critical, maybe a little defensive… anticipating some jerk saying “she’s a rich actress, what does she have to be depressed about?” It just came out weird.
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This article just reminded me that I may need to get back on antidepressants because fighting it ‘naturally’ doesn’t seem to be working for me. At least Dunst thinks I’m normal, though.
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I think it’s weird that a young woman who is talented, successful, has millions of dollars at her disposal and is pretty attractive would be depressed.
Most people will go through sadness, or will grieve the loss of loved ones, or even go through some sort of tragic events.
Yes, but that is not depression, that’s “grief”/ a hard time/ tragedy…
I think depression is when you don’t have one of those terrible events, and nevertheless you still experience the sad emotions as if you actually did loose a close family member.
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Thanks for mentioning the difference between situational depression and chemical depression, Bedhead. That’s an important distinction a lot of people skim over.
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Given that we’re all going to die and know it, I think it’s weird if people don’t depressed about that at some point.
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I had a friend growing up who had pretty much a perfect life. I don’t think she’d experienced a moment of discontent in her adolescence, but she was prone to declarations of “feeling melancholy today.” It was some kind of depression-envy, I guess.
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She always looks “cheap” and I don’t know what it is .. maybe the shape of her mouth .. I don’t know … she just looks like white trash.
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