Kristen Stewart — Biography
Kristen Jaymes Stewart is a renowned actress and model from the United States. Her impressive career has garnered her a number of prestigious awards, including a British Academy Film Award and a César Award, as well as nominations for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Stewart was born in Los Angeles to parents who were both involved in the entertainment field. She first attracted attention at the age of 12 for her performance as Jodie Foster's daughter in David Fincher's thriller Panic Room (2002), a role that earned her a nomination for a Young Artist Award. Following that, she appeared in films such as Speak (2004), Catch That Kid (2004), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), and Into the Wild (2007).
Stewart achieved international fame as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012), a franchise that became one of the highest-grossing in cinema history. For her role, she received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2010. After her role in the fantasy film Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), she chose to focus on independent films rather than big-budget projects in the subsequent years. She appeared in dramas like Camp X-Ray (2014) and Still Alice (2014) as well as the sci-fi romance Equals (2016). Stewart's performance in Olivier Assayas' drama Clouds of Sils Maria (2015) was widely praised and earned her a César Award for Best Supporting Actress. The following year, she collaborated again with Assayas in the supernatural thriller Personal Shopper (2016) and made her directorial debut with the short film Come Swim (2017).
Stewart made a return to mainstream cinema with prominent roles in the action movie Charlie's Angels (2019) and the romantic comedy Happiest Season (2020). Her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales, in Pablo Larraín's biographical drama Spencer (2021) received extensive critical acclaim, leading to an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Since August 2019, Stewart has been in a relationship with screenwriter Dylan Meyer, and she announced their engagement in November 2021. The couple exchanged vows in a small ceremony in Los Angeles on April 20, 2025.
Stewart achieved international fame as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012), a franchise that became one of the highest-grossing in cinema history. For her role, she received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2010. After her role in the fantasy film Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), she chose to focus on independent films rather than big-budget projects in the subsequent years. She appeared in dramas like Camp X-Ray (2014) and Still Alice (2014) as well as the sci-fi romance Equals (2016). Stewart's performance in Olivier Assayas' drama Clouds of Sils Maria (2015) was widely praised and earned her a César Award for Best Supporting Actress. The following year, she collaborated again with Assayas in the supernatural thriller Personal Shopper (2016) and made her directorial debut with the short film Come Swim (2017).
Stewart made a return to mainstream cinema with prominent roles in the action movie Charlie's Angels (2019) and the romantic comedy Happiest Season (2020). Her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales, in Pablo Larraín's biographical drama Spencer (2021) received extensive critical acclaim, leading to an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Since August 2019, Stewart has been in a relationship with screenwriter Dylan Meyer, and she announced their engagement in November 2021. The couple exchanged vows in a small ceremony in Los Angeles on April 20, 2025.
