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Model Years active 1999–present Net worth $70 million Awards Kristen Jaymes Stewart (born ( 1990-04-09)April 9, 1990) is an American actress, model and director. She is the recipient of, including a, making her the first American woman to win the award. Her films have grossed over $4.3 billion worldwide, and she was the highest-paid actress in the world in 2010 and 2012. Born in to parents who worked in show business, Stewart began her career as a child actor in 1999. She gained notice in 2002 for playing 's daughter in the thriller, which garnered her a nomination for. She subsequently starred in (2004), (2004), (2005), and (2007). In 2010, she was awarded the.
Stewart went on to gain wide recognition for playing in film series (2008–2012), which collectively grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. Her work in the series established her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world. Following a role in the fantasy film (2012), Stewart eschewed parts in big-budget films in favour of independent productions. She Starred in the dramas and (both 2014), and the science fiction romance (2016). She will return to mainstream cinema with and both due out in 2019. In 2015, she received critical acclaim for her role opposite in 's French film, for which she won the making history.
Stewart reunited with Assayas the following year in the supernatural thriller and again earned critical acclaim for her role in (2017) and made her directorial debut with the 2017 short film. Stewart will make her TV debut in 2019 as she is starring in TV series adaptation of novel and it will be her first show ever.
Contents. Early life Stewart was born and raised in. Both of her parents work in the entertainment industry. Her father, John Stewart, is a and who has worked for and on the show. Her mother, Jules Mann-Stewart, is originally from, Australia. She is a and has also, the 2012 prison drama.
She has an older brother, Cameron B. Stewart, and two adopted brothers, Dana and Taylor. Stewart attended local schools until the seventh grade. As she became more involved in acting, she continued her until completing high school.
Career 1999–2003: Career beginnings As she grew up with a family who worked behind the camera, Stewart thought she would become a screenwriter/director, but never considered being an actor. She recalled, 'I never wanted to be the center of attention—I wasn't that 'I want to be famous, I want to be an actor' kid. I never sought out acting, but I always practiced my autograph because I love pens. I'd write my name on everything.'
She began acting at 8, after an agent saw her perform in her elementary school's Christmas play. After auditioning for a year, Stewart gained her first role with a small, nonspeaking part in the. Her next film was, where she played the 'ring toss girl'.
She also appeared in the independent film (2001), as the daughter of a troubled single mother. Stewart also played a tomboy, daughter of a divorced mother in the film (2002). She was nominated for a for her performance. After Panic Room 's success, Stewart was cast in another thriller, (2003), playing the daughter of characters played. She was nominated again for a for her performance. About this time in her career, she started because of her irregular schedule.
2004–2007: Breakthrough. Stewart in 2007 Stewart's first starring role was at age 14 in the children's action-comedy (2004), opposite.
That year Stewart also played the role of Lila in the thriller, (2004). Stewart starred in the / television film (2004), based on. Stewart, 13 at the time of filming, played a high school freshman, Melinda Sordino, who after being raped nearly stops speaking.
Her performance was widely praised, with stating 'Ms. Stewart creates a convincing character full of pain and turmoil.' Stewart appeared in the fantasy-adventure film (2005), playing the role of Lisa Budwing, the irresponsible older sister of two little boys. During their playing a board game, they turn their house into a spacecraft hurtling uncontrollably in outer space. The film was praised by critics, but Stewart's performance did not garner much media attention. Her character is immobilized during most of the film.
The next year, she played the character Maya in (2006), directed. After that film, she received the lead role of Jess Solomon in the thriller film.
Stewart appeared as teenager Lucy Hardwicke in (2007), a romantic drama starring. The film, as well as Stewart's performance, received mixed reviews. That same year, Stewart had a small role in the -directed adaptation. For her portrayal of Tracy – a teenage singer who has a crush on young adventurer (played by ) – Stewart received mixed reviews.
While considered her work a 'sturdy, sensitive performance', and the noted that she did 'vividly well with a sketch of a role', 's critic Dennis Harvey said, 'It's unclear whether Stewart means to be playing -chick Tracy as vapid, or whether it just comes off that way.' The film received nomination for. After Into the Wild, Stewart had a cameo appearance in and also appeared in, which was released in October 2008. She co-starred in, an independent film that has been screened only at film festivals. Both the film and Stewart's performance received many positive reviews. Critic Bill Goodykoontz from said that Stewart 'really shines.
She excels at both aspects of the performance, giving Georgia a strength that defies any sort of pity one might feel for her, without letting us forget her vulnerability'. 2008–2012: International success and The Twilight Saga. And Stewart at a media appearance On November 16, 2007, announced that Stewart would play main character in the film, based on 's bestselling romance. Stewart was on the set of when director visited her for an informal screen test, which 'captivated' the director.
She starred alongside, who plays, her vampire boyfriend. The film began production in February 2008 and finished filming in May 2008. Twilight was released domestically on November 21, 2008.
Stewart's performance garnered mixed reviews with some critics describing her as 'the ideal casting choice' and praising her for conveying 'Bella's detachment, as well as her need to bust through it;' others criticized her acting for being 'wooden' and lacking variety in her facial expressions, which they described as 'blank'. In 2008 she ranked #17 on Entertainment Weekly 's '30 Under 30' the actress list, and she was also named the Movie Fanatic's Hottest Young Actress, and she also was ranked #9 on Moviefone's 'The 25 Hottest Actors Under 25'. She has been nominated four times, three consecutive years (2003–2005) and in 2008 for the Young Artist Award. She received praise for her role in (2009), a film written and directed by, and co-starring.
Critic James Berardinelli of Reelviews said, 'Stewart is more than merely appealing in this role – she makes Em a fully realized woman, and some of the most intricate development results from what the camera observes in Stewart's eyes.' Kenneth Turan said Stewart was 'beautiful, enigmatic and very experienced'. And James Rocchi stated, 'Stewart's vulnerable, spooky power is used to nice effect.' Stewart reappeared as Bella in the sequel, once again receiving mixed reviews for her performance.
Jordan Mintzer from called Stewart 'the heart and soul of the film' and praised her for giving 'both weight and depth to dialogue.she makes Bella's psychological wounds seem like the real deal.' Stewart at the Australian premiere of in June 2012 On the other hand, from said Stewart's 'lonely-girl blues soon grow wearisome,' and Billy Goodykoontz from stated 'Stewart is a huge disappointment.
She sucks the energy right out of the film'. She reprised this role in. At the 2010 82nd Annual Academy Awards, Stewart and co-star presented a tribute in honor of the horror movie genre. In 2009, Stewart starred in, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and was released into theaters in 2010. She also starred alongside in, which premiered at the in January 2010. In 2010, Stewart portrayed rock star in, a biographical film of from writer-director. Stewart met with Jett over the 2008–2009 New Year to prepare for the role; she prerecorded songs in a studio for the film.
She received praise for her performance: the wrote, 'It turns out that Stewart is actually really good at capturing Jett's icy, tough-but-cool girl swagger, adding the needed touches of vulnerability that transform it into a pretty terrific performance. Stewart is a genuine rock star here.' Also, of noted 'Ms. Stewart, watchful and unassuming, gives the movie its spine and soul.' The same year, Stewart was listed as the highest-earning female actress in 's '2010's Top Hollywood Top Earners List', with an estimated earning of $28.5 million for her movie roles in 2010. She won the in 2010 and was awarded the in 2011 for (2010).
She was named 'Stonette of the Year' by High Times magazine in 2010. And was ranked #3 in FHM Online 'Sexiest Women in the World'.
And again ranked #13 in the 2011 FHM list of 'Sexiest Women in the World'. And again she was ranked #6 in the 2010 FHM list of 'Sexiest Women in the World'.
Stewart at the UK premiere of in November 2012. Was released on November 18, 2011. Though the film received mixed to negative reviews, Stewart's performance was praised. Gabriel Chong called Stewart's performance 'mesmerising' and said that she 'makes Bella's every emotion keenly felt that runs the gamut from joy, trepidation, anxiety, distress and above all quiet and resolute determination.'
's Dan Konis said Stewart 'beautifully underplays' the role. Some critics found Pattinson and Stewart's chemistry lacking and said that the relationship came off like a 'charade' onscreen, or that none of the three leads was convincing in his or her role.
She appeared in Marcus Foster' I was Broken Music Video. She concluded the role in the finale, in November 2012. The film, despite mixed critical reception, was a box office success, grossing nearly $830 million worldwide, becoming the, and the highest-grossing film of the.
At, the film currently holds a 48% rotten rating, based on 174 reviews with the consensus stating: 'It is the most enjoyable chapter in The Twilight Saga, but that's not enough to make Breaking Dawn Part 2 worth watching for filmgoers who don't already count themselves among the franchise converts.' On December 6, 2011, Stewart was named number one on magazine's list of 'Hollywood's Best Actors for the Buck'.
On January 13, 2012, she became the face of a new unnamed perfume; in June, its name was promoted as 'Florabotanica'. Stewart starred as in the film (2012). Stewart appears as Mary Lou in ', the film adaptation of 's novel of the same name.
According to, Stewart was the highest-paid actress in 2012, with total earnings of $34.5 million. She earned $12.5 million each for the last two installments in the Twilight series, including royalties. She ranked #7 on 's list of Top 99 Women for 2013. 2013–present On February 24, 2013 she presented at the 85th Annual Academy Awards with actor Daniel Radcliffe. December 11, 2013, announced that Stewart was its 'new face' for a Western-inspired fashion collection.
The campaign has been shot by and was released online in May 2014. In 2014, released a new fragrance, Rosabotanica, with Stewart remaining the face of the brand. She was ranked #3 on Forbes magazine's highest-paid actress in 2013 with a total earning of 22 million dollars, #10 in 2014 with 12 million dollars, and #9 in 2015 with 12 million dollars. Stewart at the French in 2015, her first film of 2014, was premiered at the on January 17. Her portrayal of a young soldier stationed at won positive reviews from the critics. David Rooney of called it 'her best screen work to date playing the role of an inexperienced military guard', while Xan Brooks of said, 'It's a role that reminds us what a fine performer she was in the likes of and.'
In 2014 she appeared in Jenny Lewis' 'One of The Guys' music video, and in The New York Times short movie 9 Kisses, which featured best performing actor. Stewart next appeared alongside and in. The film had its premiere at. Her performance in the film earned her critical acclaim. Of said that 'Stewart's habitual low-keyed style, which can border on the monotone, functions as effectively underplayed contrast.' Peter Debruge of praised her, saying that 'Stewart is the one who actually embodies what Binoche's character most fears, countering the older actress’ more studied technique with the same spontaneous, agitated energy that makes her the most compellingly watchable American actress of her generation.'
Robbie Collin of the Daily Telegraph praised her, saying '.it's Stewart who really shines here. Valentine is probably her best role to date: she's sharp and subtle, knowable and then suddenly distant, and a late, surprising twist is handled with a brilliant lightness of touch.' For the role Stewart won a, becoming the first American actress to receive a nomination in thirty years.
She is the second American winner after, who won in 2003. Stewart at the Stewart appeared alongside in, a drama film that had its world premiere at the.
Her performance received praise from critics. Of called her 'wonderfully vibrant and contentious' and said: 'Even when Still Alice sometimes slips into sentiment, Moore and Stewart are funny, fierce and glorious. In 2015, she was named #1 for Glamour magazine's 'Best Dressed Women'. And she appeared in 's, an indie drama about a group of New Yorkers, which was released on January 8, 2016. And costarred with again in (2015), which was filmed from April to June 2014, and was released on August 21, 2015.
In December 2015 she starred in Once and Forever as Irys Duke for Chanel which was directed by Karl Lagerfeld. Stewart co-starred along with in ' futuristic love story which was released on July 15, 2016. The filming took place in and from August to September 2014. In 2015, Stewart was confirmed to join directed by and was released on October 14, 2016. In 2016, she starred in the movie, opposite and, marking her third collaboration with the latter. It was released on July 15, 2016.
She also co-starred in Ang Lee's war drama, which was released on November 11, 2016. In December 2016, Stewart appeared in the music video for the ' single ' '. Stewart reunited with director to lead his next film, a ghost story that takes place in the fashion underworld. Assayas won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival for the film, which was released in the US in March 2017. Stewart wants to direct a film. She told, 'I think that I'd be pretty good at getting people on the same plane and on the sort of train.'
At the Sundance Film Festival premiere of her indie drama, Stewart was asked how often she gets offers from big movie franchises. She said that she receives very few such offers. In 2016 Stewart became the youngest actress to be an honoree at the. In the same year, Stewart was also an honoree at Women in Hollywood Awards alongside,. On May 2, 2016, it was announced that Stewart will make her directorial debut with a short film titled Water for female-focused digital publisher.
The short will be part of their ShatterBox Anthology. In July 2016, it was confirmed that Stewart's short film will be titled Come Swim in an interview with. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2017. During the, Stewart revealed that her next short film will be about gun control. In December 2016, Stewart starred in the official music video for '.
Stewart portrayed by, Hamburg 2017 In 2017 Stewart coauthored a computer science preprint about the use of techniques in the making of her short film. In 2018, she was a member of the jury for the official competition of the. Stewart was invited to join the in 2017. In 2018, Stewart appeared in, opposite, revolving around, directed by, which had its world premiere at the in January 2018. It is scheduled to be released on September 14, 2018,. She will next appear in, a biopic revolving around, alongside and., an adventure-thriller film directed and co-written. She will also appear in, as actress, directed.
And in Charlie's Angels, alongside and, directed by, which is scheduled to be released on November 1, 2019,. In August 2018 it was announced that Stewart would star in a TV series adaptation of Gina Frangello's novel A Life in Men, which would also be produced. Stewart revealed she is working on her feature film directorial debut which will be an adaptation of writer 's memoir The Chronology of Water, which she will also write. Stewart appeared in the music video for 's track 'If You Really Love Nothing' which was released on 23 August, 2018.
In November 2018, it was reported that Stewart was in talks to star in an LGTBQ holiday romance titled 'Happiest Season'. Personal life Stewart lives in. She previously dated her Speak co-star. She then dated her Twilight co-star, but they broke up in July 2012 after she was photographed in an intimate embrace with her Snow White and the Huntsman director. Sanders, who was 19 years older than Stewart and married at the time, issued a public apology for the affair, as did Stewart.
She later dated visual effects producer Alicia Cargile, French singer, and musician Anne Clark, known professionally as. From late 2016, she had been dating New Zealand model until their breakup in December 2018. In her February 2017 appearance on, Stewart described herself as 'so gay', and in an interview with she clarified that she was, saying, 'You're not confused if you're bisexual. It's not confusing at all. For me, it's quite the opposite.' Similarly in an interview with in August 2017, Stewart stated that she was open to dating men again, saying, 'I want to try everything'.
In the media Stewart was listed as the highest-earning female actress in the 'Hollywood Top Earners List of 2010', with estimated earnings of $28.5 million. In 2011, she was named number one on ' list of 'Hollywood's Best Actors for the Buck'. Forbes also named her as the highest-paid actress in 2012, with total earnings of $34.5 million. Stewart is the brand ambassador of and fashion brands.
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