Kristen Stewart (Actress) - On This Day

Profession: Actress

Biography: Kristen Stewart rose to fame playing Bella Swan in the Twilight Saga series of films released 2008-2012. The films were based on the books by Stephanie Meyer and co-starred her then boyfriend Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. The books phenomenal popularity was equalled on film and the films have made $3.3 billion worldwide.

Before Twilight Stewart was a child star most notably appearing in "Panic Room" (2002) opposite Jodie Foster.

After Twilight Stewart starred in "Snow White and the Huntsman" opposite Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron before moving into more independent films.

In 2014 Stewart was the first American actress to win a French César Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Clouds of Sils Maria" (2014). In 2018 Stewart was a judge at the Cannes Film Festival.

Born: April 9, 1990
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Age: 34 years old

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries

Acting Career

• 2008-11-17 "Twilight", based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, premieres in Los Angeles
• 2009-11-16 "The Twilight Saga: New Moon", based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, directed by Chris Weitz, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, premieres in Los Angeles
• 2010-06-24 "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse", based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, directed by David Slade, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, premieres in Los Angeles
• 2011-01-06 37th People's Choice Awards: Johnny Depp & Kristen Stewart win (Movie Star) and Hugh Laurie & Lisa Edelstein win (TV Drama)
• 2011-10-30 "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, directed by Bill Condon, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, premieres at the Rome Film Festival
• 2012-11-14 "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2", based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, directed by Bill Condon, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, is released
• 2015-02-20 Kristen Stewart is the first American actress to win a French César Award as Best Supporting Actress for "Clouds of Sils Maria"

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