Kristen Stewart Reveals the Challenges of Bringing Bella Swan to Life in the Twilight Saga.
Kristen Stewart became an overnight star when she starred as Bella Swan in the first Twilight Saga movie. One of her most iconic roles to date, the actress’ portrayal was well-received, with fans and critics praising her for perfectly depicting the nuances of her character. Her on-screen romance with co-star and ex-boyfriend Robert Pattinson, aka the enigmatic vampire Edward Cullen, further captivated audiences worldwide.
Yet, it wasn’t at all easy portraying the character, for portraying a role based on a highly famous book series presented its own set of challenges. In a candid reflection, Stewart reveals the complexities and challenges of starring in the franchise and playing her character.
Playing Bella Swan Wasn’t as Easy as it Looked for Kristen Stewart
The first Twilight Saga movie was released in 2008, and since then it has become one of the most iconic movies in the history of modern cinema. Based on the romance fantasy book series by Stephenie Meyer, the movie series brought the world of vampires and werewolves to life in a visually appealing way.
While the movies are definitely not as dark as the books, they nevertheless depict what the naive reader would regard as a beautiful love story. And this love story between Kristen Stewart’s Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson’s Edward Cullen is the most intriguing aspect of the books and movies, which, at the end of the day, wasn’t as easy to bring to life as it might seem to viewers.
While talking to the Interview Magazine, the actress remarked,
I mean, you have to question their motivations—to watch two people so unhealthily devoted to each other. . . I stand behind everything that they do. I have to justify it in my mind, or else I couldn’t play the character. But they are definitely not the most pragmatic characters.
Filled with not-so-pragmatic themes, as Stewart puts it dominance and masochism, the actress stated that it was difficult to embody a character that was to be viewed differently by young fans of the franchise and a more mature audience. To play a character that makes sense to both of these age groups and more, was definitely more troublesome than what some might perceive.
