Kirsten Dunst to Make First Oscar Show Appearance

Beverly Hills, CA - Actress Kirsten Dunst will make her first Oscar show appearance as a presenter at the 74th 
Academy Awards, producer Laura Ziskin announced today.

Dunst's recent film credits include Disney's "Crazy/Beautiful," the Universal comedy "Bring It On" and the 
critically acclaimed "The Virgin Suicides."

She next stars as Marion Davies, mistress to William Randolph Hearst, in the murder-mystery "The Cat's 
Meow."  Dunst will follow that with Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man," starring opposite Tobey Maguire.

Dunst is currently filming the independent feature "Levity," co-starring Billy Bob Thornton and Morgan 
Freeman.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2001 will be presented on Sunday, March 24, at the 
Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland(R) and televised live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 
5:30 p.m. PST.  A half-hour arrival segment will precede the presentation ceremony at 5 p.m.

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