Kristen Stewart is widely recognized for her distinctive portrayal of Bella Swan across the five Twilight Saga films. The actress began her career with a small, non-speaking part in Disney’s The Thirteenth Year, a role that opened doors to a broader range of projects and opportunities. Beyond Twilight, she has delivered memorable performances in Adventureland, The Runaways, The Yellow Handkerchief, Welcome to the Rileys, Snow White and the Huntsman, and On the Road. Over the years, she has earned a substantial collection of awards and a long slate of nominations that reflect her versatility and commitment to her craft. Her list of accolades includes MTV Movie Awards for Best Kiss shared with Robert Pattinson for four consecutive years, and Best Female Performance, which she won in three straight ceremonies, along with People’s Choice Awards recognition for Favorite Movie Star Under 25, Favorite Movie Actress, and Favorite On-Screen Team, among others that celebrate her breadth and impact.
In recognition of Kristen Stewart’s birthday, here are a few facts about the actress that might surprise fans:
- Kristen is an animal lover who keeps a cat and three dogs at home.
- She has a fondness for Macarena songs, and her iPod is said to hold more than 3,000 Macarena tracks.
- She played a behind-the-scenes role in casting her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga.
- Nikki Reed, who portrays Rosalie in the Twilight Saga, is a longtime off-screen friend of Kristen.
- In real life she has green eyes and blonde hair, a contrast to Bella Swan, who is described as having brown eyes and brown hair, a look that required contacts and hair dye for the character.
Happy Birthday, Kristen!