Kirsten Dunst has an obsessed and potentially dangerous stalker. The 26 year-old actress is seeking a restraining order against a man she claims trespassed on her property and tried to break into her home. Christopher Smith was arrested on November 20 after Dunst’s assistant caught him on the grounds and performed a citizen’s arrest. In the paperwork filed for a restraining order, Dunst said that he’s become increasingly persistent and that she fears for her safety and the safety of her staff.

Kirsten Dunst doesn’t need Spider-Man _ she’s got an assistant who recently proved capable of protecting the actress.

Dunst’s assistant performed a citizen’s arrest on a man who bypassed security and showed up at the actress’ Hollywood home in November. Dunst was not home at the time.

Police and Dunst sought a restraining order against Christopher Smith after his Nov. 20 arrest. Documents show state police have found Smith at Dunst’s home several times in recent weeks.

The actress wrote she is “quite frightened” of Smith, whom she has never met.

Records do not indicate whether Smith has an attorney. He is due in court later this month on a trespassing charge. Dunst’s restraining order could be made extended on Dec. 22.

[From AP via Huffington Post]

It doesn’t sound like Dunst has a bodyguard or security but she may have to hire one due to this creep. Stalker problems seem to be increasing, or at least they’re getting more press lately. A disturbed woman recently killed herself by overdosing in her car outside Paula Abdul’s house while Jennifer Garner filed a restraining order against a man who has stalked her for over six years. The potential to be followed and harassed has got to be something that eats away at you if you’re famous. Anyone who has an interest in a celebrity can easily find out where they live and wait for them, and they’re hoping for some kind of connection that can’t be met with just some photos or an autograph.

Kirsten Dunst is shown out in LA on 10/30/08. Credit: Zink/Fame Pictures