Kirsten Dunst's Son James Faces Serious Health Scare in Budapest

Kirsten Dunst and her husband Jesse Plemons faced a frightening health scare involving their youngest son, James, during a six-month film shoot in Budapest. While shooting The Entertainment System Is Down, their son became seriously ill, prompting Jesse and their sons to return to Los Angeles to be near extended family, while Dunst remained in Budapest to finish filming. Dunst described the experience as like the movie Final Destination, imagining all worst-case scenarios for her child, though she confirmed everyone is now fine. The incident brought the family closer and led to plans for a family vacation to the Bahamas, where James requested a beach where his sandcastle wouldn't wash away. Despite the scare, Dunst continues to balance her career and family life, sharing candid insights about motherhood and her personal relationship with Plemons, whom she credits as a supportive partner. The family’s ordeal highlights the challenges of parenting amid professional commitments abroad.