Overview Kristen Jaymes Stewart (born April 9, 1990) is an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She gained fame for her role as Bella Swan in the “Twilight” film series and has since established herself as a versatile and critically acclaimed actress.
Early Life Kristen Stewart was born in Los Angeles, California, to parents who both worked in the entertainment industry. Her father, John Stewart, is a television producer, and her mother, Jules Mann-Stewart, is a script supervisor and director. Stewart grew up in the San Fernando Valley and developed an interest in acting at a young age.
Career Stewart’s acting career began at the age of eight when she appeared in a minor role in the Disney Channel TV movie “The Thirteenth Year” (1999). She gained wider recognition for her role as Sarah Altman in David Fincher’s thriller “Panic Room” (2002), for which she received a Young Artist Award nomination.
In 2008, Stewart achieved international fame for her portrayal of Bella Swan in the “Twilight” film series, based on the novels by Stephenie Meyer. The series includes “Twilight” (2008), “New Moon” (2009), “Eclipse” (2010), “Breaking Dawn – Part 1” (2011), and “Breaking Dawn – Part 2” (2012). Her performance earned her several awards, including the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2010.
Stewart has since taken on a variety of roles in both independent and mainstream films. Notable performances include Joan Jett in “The Runaways” (2010), Snow White in “Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012), and Valentine in “Clouds of Sils Maria” (2014), for which she won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred in “Personal Shopper” (2016), “Seberg” (2019), and “Spencer” (2021), where she portrayed Princess Diana and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
In addition to acting, Stewart has ventured into directing. She made her directorial debut with the short film “Come Swim” (2017) and is set to direct her first feature film, “The Chronology of Water.”
Filmography
- Film
- 2002: “Panic Room” as Sarah Altman
- 2004: “Speak” as Melinda Sordino
- 2007: “Into the Wild” as Tracy Tatro
- 2008–2012: “Twilight” series as Bella Swan
- 2010: “The Runaways” as Joan Jett
- 2012: “Snow White and the Huntsman” as Snow White
- 2014: “Clouds of Sils Maria” as Valentine
- 2016: “Personal Shopper” as Maureen
- 2019: “Seberg” as Jean Seberg
- 2021: “Spencer” as Princess Diana
- Television
- 1999: “The Thirteenth Year” as Girl in Fountain Line
- 2008: “The Sarah Silverman Program” as Announcer (1 episode)
Awards and Nominations Stewart has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, including a BAFTA Rising Star Award, a César Award, and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
