How Old Was Kirsten Dunst as Hedril in Star Trek: The Next Generation?

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In June 2016, Star Trek: The Next Generation actress Kirsten Dunst sparkled on the red carpet at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Kirsten Dunst styles her hair into waves with real orchard earrings for the 2016 CFDA Fashion AwardsKirsten Dunst styles her hair into waves with real orchard earrings for the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards held on June 6, 2016, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

23 years earlier, she made a guest appearance as young alien Hedril in the seventh season of Star Trek: The Next Generation at the age of 11, a year before her movie breakthrough role in the 1994 American gothic horror vampire film Interview with the Vampire.

In the episode, split-screen techniques and blue screens were employed to create the illusion of interaction between the characters and a trained but potentially dangerous wolf.

To ensure safety, Kirsten Dunst’s character petted a stand-in rather than the actual animal, with the wolf’s image added in post-production. In November 2016, she shared a charming throwback photo from her “Star Trek” days.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Kirsten Dunst played the role of Hedril, a young Cairn girl, in “Dark Page,” an episode from the seventh season of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

In 1993, Kirsten Dunst made a guest appearance as female Cairn child Hedri in an episode of the science fiction drama Star Trek: The Next GenerationIn 1993, Kirsten Dunst made a guest appearance as female Cairn child Hedri in an episode of the science fiction drama Star Trek: The Next Generation (Credit: Paramount Domestic Television)

The 159th episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation originally aired on October 30, 1993. Kirsten Dunst celebrated her 11th birthday on April 30, 1993.

Kirsten Dunst shimmers in a Rodarte dress on the pink carpet of the 2016 CFDA Fashion AwardsKirsten Dunst shimmers in a Rodarte dress on the pink carpet of the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

On the CFDA Fashion Awards 2016 red carpet, the then-34-year-old The Virgin Suicides actress wore a metallic moss and sheer lace sheath dress from Rodarte’s Fall 2016 collection.

The dress perfectly showcased her slender figure. The fun — yet elegant — dress featured bead and sequin embellishments in a wave pattern.

We think Kirsten was hard to ignore in it. The frock also boasted lace ruffles, side pleats, and a thigh-high split that offered a glimpse of her flawless legs.

Kirsten Dunst styles her metallic Rodarte gown with a brightly-colored orchid earringKirsten Dunst styles her metallic Rodarte gown with a brightly-colored orchid earring (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Kirsten styled her blonde locks into old Hollywood curls, tucking one side behind her ear and showing off her brightly-colored orchid earring.

She rounded out her look with smoky eye makeup and pink lipstick.

The Jumanji star finished off her ensemble with a pair of pumps from Rodarte’s Fall 2016 collection.

Kirsten Dunst's feet in metallic leather Rodarte pumpsKirsten Dunst’s feet in metallic leather Rodarte pumps (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

The shoes are designed with panels of embossed metallic leather in different colors.

They also feature white leather trims, peep toes, buckled ankle straps, and about 4.5-inch cone-shaped heels.

Kirsten Dunst's feet in open-toed Rodarte pumpsKirsten Dunst’s feet in open-toed Rodarte pumps (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

A similar pair from the same brand, featuring leather ruffles, can be purchased at Mytheresa.

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