Kristen Stewart, famed for her role as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga, recently shared her thoughts on the iconic relationship between Bella and Edward Cullen. The five-film series follows the story of 17-year-old Bella who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with a vampire, Edward. This supernatural romance has been a defining aspect of pop culture, yet Stewart revealed that she has reservations about their relationship dynamics.
During the Not Skinny but Not Fat podcast, host Amanda Hirsch questioned whether the audience’s perception of Bella might have changed over time. Stewart, protective of her character, responded assertively, emphasizing Bella’s significance.
Hirsch : “Let’s talk about Bella for a second. Do we not like her in retrospect?”
Stewart : “Do we not like her? Whoa. Hey, you better be careful. I don’t know if you can tell who you’re talking to right now.”
The discussion then shifted to the nature of Bella and Edward’s relationship, particularly focusing on Edward’s controlling behavior. Stewart expressed that if she were in Bella’s shoes, she would have ended the relationship, citing a lack of autonomy and respect for personal choices. Stewart continued:
“Yeah, but, he was trying to sort of control whether or not she made choices for herself. ”
“I would have broken up with him immediately. I mean, if I was like, ‘Hey, I want to try that,’ and he was like, ‘No, this is just for me,’ I would be like, ‘Well, this is also just for me. My whole life. Without you.’”
“I get the sort of protection thing, but you gotta let a girl make her own choices.”
The conversation highlighted a critical aspect of their relationship: Edward’s reluctance to let Bella become a vampire, despite her wishes. Stewart’s comments shed light on the importance of independence and the ability to make one’s own decisions in a relationship, something that was evidently lacking between Bella and Edward.
Lionsgate Breathes New Life into Twilight with Animated Series Announcement
Aside from Stewart’s reflections on her character and the relationship dynamics, there’s buzz around the Twilight franchise. Lionsgate recently announced that the saga will be reimagined as an animated series. The new format of this adaptation provides a chance to tackle the critiques the original films received and delve into the story in a different way. Based on Stephenie Meyer’s quartet of books, the series, though details are scarce, will give fans a new perspective on the beloved tale.
The Twilight Saga has been a commercial success, with the films grossing over $3.3 billion worldwide. The first film premiered in 2008, and the series concluded with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2 in 2012. Even after the film series concluded over ten years ago, the universe persists in thriving, similar to the Harry Potter franchise’s various adaptations and expansions.
Kristen Stewart’s candid insights on the podcast provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of Bella and Edward’s relationship. Her perspective highlights the evolution of her character and the story over time, as well as the importance of autonomy in relationships.
