'Roofman', Meet Kirsten Dunst's Husband, Jesse Plemons, Co-Stars To Marriage, Parents Of Two Sons

Spider-Man fame, Kirsten Dunst is gearing up for her October 10, 2025, release, Roofman. She stars in the movie alongside Channing Tatum, which premiered in Los Angeles on September 29, 2025,  and was also shown at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier that same month. During her promotional interviews for the film, she discussed several topics, including her career longevity, working with her co-stars in Roofman, her views on reprising her role as 'Mary Jane Watson' in a potential Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire, and more. Amid the buzz around her upcoming projects, here's a look into her inspiration, her husband, Jesse Plemons.

Who is Kirsten Dunst's husband, Jesse Plemons?

Jesse Plemons is a renowned American actor recognised for his outstanding performances in both television and film. With a naturalistic acting style, he is a sought-after character actor who has collaborated with notable directors such as Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Jesse first gained widespread attention for his role as 'Landry Clarke' in Friday Night Lights, an NBC series about a high school football team. Then he impressed as 'Todd Alquist', the cold and unnerving meth cook, of Breaking Bad, a role that he later reprised for the film, El Camino. He also earned Emmy nominations twice for Fargo (2015) and Black Mirror (2017).

Jesse's portrayal of butcher, 'Ed Blumquist', in Fargo earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and a Critics' Choice Television Award. He also met his now-wife, actress Kirsten Dunst, on the set of the movie, and she fell for his personality and acting prowess. In Black Mirror, Jesse stunned with his performance in the standout episode, USS Callister. His illustrious career also includes the Best Actor title at the Cannes Film Festival for playing three different roles in the anthology film, Kinds of Kindness (2024), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst's love story, from co-stars to spouses

Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst's love story is a subtle and low-key Hollywood romance that began on screen before blossoming in real life. The couple first met in 2015 on the set of Fargo, where they played a married couple named 'Peggy' and 'Ed Blumquist'. Although Kirsten was in another relationship at the time, they formed a deep, creative and emotional connection during filming. Kirsten said they 'fell in love creatively first'. During filming, they often ran lines together late into the night and felt a strong, immediate bond.

She recalled telling a friend after two weeks of filming, "I will know this man for the rest of my life. I just know it." Their relationship turned romantic approximately a year after filming wrapped, following the end of her previous relationship. In May 2016, they went public after being seen kissing in Los Angeles. After eight months, in January 2017, Jesse proposed to Kirsten and later confirmed the engagement. He jokingly said that her father was a 'terrible liar' and gave her a heads-up that a proposal was coming.

Kirsten Dunst's struggles with parenting two sons in her husband's absence

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons are parents to two sons, Ennis (7) and James (4). In a recent interview on the SmartLess podcast, Kirsten described the difficulties of solo parenting her two sons when her husband is away for work. The 43-year-old actress recounted a moment where she felt so overwhelmed that she had to take her sons with her to a friend's house. The couple has a collaborative approach to balancing their acting careers with family life. She explained that they have periods together as a family, and then they switch parenting duties depending on their work schedules.

What are your thoughts on Kirsten Dunst and her husband, Jesse Plemons' married life and approach to parenting? Let us know.

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