Kristen Jaymes Stewart was born in Los Angeles, California on April 9th, 1990 to John Stewart and Jules Mann-Stewart. Kristen’s father, John, works as a stage manager and TV producer for different organizations, most notably FOX. Her mother, Jules Mann-Stewart, is originally from Australia and works as a script supervisor in Los Angeles. Kristen also has an older brother, Cameron.
When Kristen was young, her family relocated to Colorado, where they lived for several years before moving back to Los Angeles. Her acting career began after an agent noticed her performing in a school Christmas play when she was eight years old. After a non-speaking part in a Disney TV movie, Kristen acted in the role of Sam Jennings in The Safety of Objects. Shortly after completing this film, Kristen landed the part of Jodie Foster’s daughter in Panic Room (2002). Then only 12 years old, Kristen was already working with one of the biggest names in Hollywood. She received praise for her performance in the film, and, as a result, garnered the respect of the Hollywood community and was nominated for a Young Artist Award (for a complete list of Kristen’s feature film roles, please refer to the “Filmography” page).
Since the start of her Hollywood career, Kristen has entertained moviegoers with her impassioned character portrayals, specifically that of Bella Swan (in Twilight). With multiple projects currently filming or in the production phases, Kristen continues to move forward in her career and look ahead for new opportunities.
Kristen Stewart
FAQs
Kristen has three dogs and a cat.
Kristen loves reading; additionally, she aspires to go to college for a degree in literature and potentially pursue writing as a career.
Kristen is close friends with her Twilight co-stars Robert Pattinson and Nikki Reed.
Kristen is currently dating actor Michael Angarano.
A fervent surfer who bears a striking resemblance to the young Jodie_Foster, Kristen Stewart was poised to become a preteen star with her role opposite Foster in David_Fincher's atmospheric thriller Panic_Room (2002). A resident of Los Angeles, Stewart's nascent acting career got off to a promising start when she was cast in two vastly different films. Eschewing fluffy kids' movies, Stewart played troubled single mother Patricia_Clarkson's tomboy daughter in independent film darling Rose_Troche's tough examination of suburban angst, The Safety of Objects (2002). Stewart subsequently got her first taste of major Hollywood success with Panic_Room. Replacing the original child actress cast as divorcée Meg's sullen, diabetic daughter Sarah, Stewart became an even more felicitous choice when original star Nicole_Kidman dropped out and Foster stepped in. Though critics were less than ecstatic about the film, Stewart still garnered positive notice for her believable presence as Foster's offspring.
Following a supporting performance as the daughter of a couple who unknowingly move into a seemingly haunted house in the 2003 chiller Cold Creek Manor, Stewart took top billing in the emotionally charged drama Speak in 2004. Cast as a traumatized high school freshman whose status as a selective mute draws the concern of friends and family, Stewart's handling of the remarkably intimate material drew praise from critics and Sundance audiences. Stewart would also continue to impress critics with her thoughtful performances in movies like 2007's The Cake Eaters and Into the Wild, but one of her most attention-grabbing roles would come in 2008, when she was cast as Bella Swan in the big screen adaptation of the teen-centric vampire romance novel Twilight. A franchise already adored by legions of tween fans, the ensuing series of films, 2009's New Moon, 2010's Eclipse, 2011's The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, and 2012's The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, would make Stewart a household name. Despite this, the actress remained selective and thoughtful in her other roles, starring opposite Jesse Eisenberg in the cult hit 2009 comedy/drama Adventureland, and playing innovating rock star Joan Jett in 2010's The Runaways.
2012 would see Stewart joining Sam Riley and Kirsten Dunst for a much anticipated cinematic adaptation of Jack Kerouac's On the Road. Lucia Bozzola, Rovi
Biography
Born on April 9, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, Kristen Stewart is an actress best known for her roles in Panic room, Twilight, Catch That Kid, and Into the Wild. The daughter of a stage manager and producer and a scriptwriter, she attended school until she reached the seventh grade. After which, she just continued her schooling via correspondence.
Stewart said she was discovered when an agent saw her perform in her elementary school’s Christmas show. Her first role was a short, non-speaking character in the Disney television production called The Thirteenth Year. She then appeared in the independently produced The Safety of Objects, where she took on the role of a tomboy daughter of a troubled single mother. She also played the diabetic daughter of Jodie Foster’s character in the suspense thriller Panic Room, a role which earned her positive feedback.
Following Panic Room was another thriller called Cold Creek Manor, where she played the daughter of Dennis Quaid and Sharon Stone’s characters. This was followed by her first starring role, the action comedy Catch That Kid with Max Thieriot and Corbin Bleu. Her other screen credits include another thriller Undertow, and the television film Speak in 2004. Speak is her most critically acclaimed work, where she played high school freshman Melinda Sordino who closed u and stopped talking to anyone after being raped. She was lauded for bringing character into a role with so few speaking lines.
In 2005, Stewart landed a role in the fantasy-adventure feature Zathura as irresponsible older sister Lisa. The following year, she appeared as Maya in Fierce People and the supernatural thriller The Messengers. In 2007, Stewart landed the role of Isabella Swan in Twilight, based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling vampire novel of the same name. She reprised her role on the sequels - The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010).
Other roles of the actress include those in The Yellow Handkerchief (2009) and The Runaways (2010), where she portrayed the legendary Joan Jett. She is also known for her role in Adventureland (2009) alongside Jesse Eisenberg.
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Name
Kristen Jaymes Stewart
Gender
Female
Fun Facts
Has an older brother named Cameron. They both live with their parents in the Los Angeles area.
Her father is John Stewart, a TV Producer who works at FOX TV. Currently co-producing "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" (2004).
Shares her birthday, April 9, with actor Dennis Quaid who played her father in Cold Creek Manor (2003).
Born in Los Angeles, California and then spent some of her early years in Colorado and has moved back to Los Angeles where she currently resides with her parents.
Replaced Hayden Panettiere in Panic Room (2002).
Had to wear brown contact lenses for Twilight (2008/I) because she has naturally green eyes while Bella's eyes are supposed to be brown.
Nominated 3 consecutive years (2003-2005) for the Young Artist Award, but never won.
Her mother is a Script Supervisor, who hails from Australia.
Named The Movie Fanatic's Hottest Young Actress. (2008).
Wants to go to college to major in literature.
Has 3 dogs: Oz, a border collie mix, Jack and Lily who are mutts.
Her mother is Australian.
Her mother was born in Maroochydore, Queensland in Australia.
Reads novels by Charles Bukowski and Kurt Vonnegut.
Owns a cat named 'Jella'.
Favorite book is 'East of Eden' by John Steinbeck.
In her spare time she surfs and plays guitar.
Her favorite bands are U2, Radiohead, the Beatles, the Specials, Laura Marling, Green Day, Nirvana and Beck.
Currently dating actor Michael Angarano.
