Kristen Stewart
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Kristen Jaymes Stewart (born April 9, 1990) is an American actress and director. Her career spans from major blockbusters to intimate arthouse dramas, and she has earned a reputation for portraying complex, introspective characters. As a performer, she is known for her subtle and naturalistic style of acting. Stewart has been ranked among the world's highest paid actors and her works have collectively grossed over $4 billion worldwide. She has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and a César Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Born and raised in Los Angeles to parents who both worked in the entertainment industry, Stewart's film breakthrough came at age 12 for her role as the daughter of Jodie Foster's character in David Fincher's thriller Panic Room (2002). As a young actress, she gained further recognition for her performances in Speak (2004), Into the Wild (2007), Adventureland (2009), and The Runaways (2010). Stewart achieved international stardom for starring as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012), which ranks among the highest-grossing film franchises and earned Stewart the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2010. She subsequently starred in more mainstream films like Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), Charlie's Angels (2019), and Happiest Season (2020). After completing The Twilight Saga films, she pivoted from big-budget films in favor of independent productions. She earned critical acclaim for her performances in Camp X-Ray (2014), Clouds of Sils Maria (2014), Personal Shopper (2016), and Seberg (2019). Her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales in Pablo Larraín's biographical drama Spencer (2021) earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Stewart has also ventured into directing, beginning with music videos and the short film Come Swim (2017). She later made her feature film debut with The Chronology of Water (2025).