Kirsten Dunst’s Jumanji Transformation: A Look Back at Judy Shepherd’s Stylish Footprint in Film

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Kirsten Dunst was 12 years old when she played Judy Shepherd in Jumanji, a 1995 American fantasy adventure film directed by Joe Johnston. Filming began in October 1994 and ended in January 1995.

Kirsten Dunst, at age 12, portraying Judy Shepherd in the 1995 adventure classic JumanjiKirsten Dunst, at age 12, portraying Judy Shepherd in the 1995 adventure classic Jumanji

She was cast as Judith “Judy” Shepherd, the older sister of Peter Shepherd, played by Bradley Michael Pierce.

“I won’t say I didn’t have a crush on Kirsten. She’s only about six months older than me, but she had done more film projects than I had. It was nice to have a friend my age to give me guidance. She gave me tips on how to keep your energy up so you’re ready to film the next scene without being so rambunctious that it’s unprofessional,” Bradley Michael Pierce told The New York Times in November 2017 about his co-star.

Bradley Michael Pierce played Peter Shepherd, the brother of Kirsten Dunst's character Judith "Judy" Shepherd in JumanjiBradley Michael Pierce played Peter Shepherd, the brother of Kirsten Dunst’s character Judith “Judy” Shepherd in Jumanji

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2017, Dunst stated that she would jump at the chance to get involved in the Jumanji reboot if asked.

“That’d be fun,” she smiled when asked if she’d return as a grown-up Judy Shepherd. “I would definitely do something in that if they wanted me to.”

Jumanji was released on December 15, 1995, when Dunst was 13. She was born on April 30, 1982, in Point Pleasant, NJ, and turned 14 on April 30, 1996.

Twenty years after her memorable role in Jumanji, Dunst returned to the red carpet for the Season 2 premiere of FX’s Fargo. Embracing a bold style evolution, she stunned in a two-piece leather ensemble highlighting her fashion-forward taste.

Transition to Fargo and Red Carpet Glam

Kirsten Dunst showcases a chic bob hairstyle and diamond stud earrings at the Fargo Season 2 premiereKirsten Dunst showcases a chic bob hairstyle and diamond stud earrings at the Fargo Season 2 premiere in Los Angeles on October 7, 2015 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza)

The then-33-year-old American actress, singer, model, screenwriter, and director showed off her lean physique in a two-piece Proenza Schouler Resort 2016 collection outfit.

Kirsten Dunst turns heads in an olive green leather dress paired with strappy Salvatore Ferragamo sandalsKirsten Dunst turns heads in an olive green leather dress paired with strappy Salvatore Ferragamo sandals

She paired a sleeveless leather blouse with a matching high-waisted skirt and styled the green leather look with silver and black wedge “Art Deco” sandals from Salvatore Ferragamo.

Kirsten Dunst flaunts a fresh pedicure in sleek black and silver snakeskin Salvatore Ferragamo heelsKirsten Dunst flaunts a fresh pedicure in sleek black and silver snakeskin Salvatore Ferragamo heels

She kept her accessories simple, wearing only a few rings and small earrings. You can buy her shoes at Farfetch.

Kirsten Dunst completes her look with exotic black and silver Art Deco-inspired Salvatore Ferragamo sandals featuring a unique snakeskin pattern and chunky heelsKirsten Dunst completes her look with exotic black and silver Art Deco-inspired Salvatore Ferragamo sandals featuring a unique snakeskin pattern and chunky heels

Do you think this outfit looked great on her, or was it awful from head to toe?

For those curious about Kirsten Dunst’s career journey or her fashion details, including her height and shoe size, explore more about her performances and style insights here.