This just over the wire from the Associated Press:
Kirsten Dunst doesn’t need Spider-Man — she’s got an assistant who recently proved capable of protecting the actress.
Dunst’s assistant performed a citizen’s arrest on a man who bypassed security and showed up at the actress’ Hollywood home in November. Dunst was not home at the time.
Police and Dunst sought a restraining order against Christopher Smith after his Nov. 20 arrest. Documents show state police have found Smith at Dunst’s home several times in recent weeks.
The actress wrote she is “quite frightened” of Smith, whom she has never met.
Records do not indicate whether Smith has an attorney. He is due in court later this month on a trespassing charge. Dunst’s restraining order could be made extended on Dec. 22.
Thanks to STA reader Margot for forwarding this along, and if I can find contact information for Kirsten’s assistant, Elizabeth Donohue, I will seriously send her a care package. Or a medal.
Elizabeth follows in a proud line of rescuer-assistants including the one who saved Liz Taylor from an accidental drug overdose and the one who kept Lindsay Lohan from drowning in the bathtub.
Assistants…is there nothing they can’t do?