Earlier this year, 26-year-old actress Kirsten Dunst disappeared off our radar and reappeared at Cirque Lodge treatment center in Utah. Rumor was she went in for alcohol and substance abuse, as many Hollywood stars do, but today Kirsten admitted the truth. “I didn’t go to Cirque Lodge for alcohol abuse or drug abuse, I went there for depression,” says Dunst from the set of her new movie, All Good Things. “I was struggling, and I had the opportunity to go somewhere and take care of myself. I was fortunate to have the resources to do it.”
Kirsten, who knows many others in the industry suffering from mental illness, was happy to open up and dispel rumors. “There’s been a lot of misrepresentation about what is going on in my life, and it’s been very painful for my friends and family,” she says. “Everyone feels like they have to defend me,” says Dunst. “Now that I’m feeling stronger, I was prepared to say something,” adding, “Depression is pretty serious and should not be gossiped about.” Well said, Kirsten! We’ve always been a fan of your work, and now we support you too. Stay strong! [E!]