Twilight Saga remains the eternal youth icon, standing as iconic as ever even years after its release. Many have found personal meanings and fresh perspectives on the saga, and the Twilight queen herself, Kristen Stewart, recently added a fun twist by confirming fan theories that label the saga as a “gay movie.”
Kristen Stewart Confirmed What Many Knew For Years About the Twilight Saga!
Kristen Stewart recently shared her viewpoint on the worldwide sensation Twilight, recognizing the myriad fan theories that suggest the saga carries subtle queer undertones that are hard to overlook. Reflecting on the TikTok trend, where fans playfully declare “my gay awakening” with montages of Bella Swan, Stewart now recognizes and appreciates the sentiments that fans have playfully shared for years. Thus, in a Variety interview, she revealed,
“I can only see it now,-I don’t think it necessarily started off that way, but I also think that the fact that I was there at all, it was percolating. It’s such a gay movie. I mean, Jesus Christ, Taylor [Lautner] and Rob and me, and it’s so hidden and not OK. I mean, a Mormon woman wrote this book. It’s all about oppression, about wanting what’s going to destroy you. That’s a very Gothic, gay inclination that I love.”
Recognizing that the story is heavily coded with themes of resistance against oppression, Kristen Stewart’s interpretation adds a fascinating layer. Despite being authored by Stephenie Meyer, a Mormon woman, the creator of the five-novel series, who for the time being has remained silent on these interpretations. Stewart’s perspective has sparked excitement within the Twilight subculture’s queer online spaces, validating the sentiments of fans who have championed these viewpoints for years.
Kristen Stewart Is a Queer Icon!
Kristen Stewart, who came out on Saturday Night Live in 2017 in an iconic way, has evolved into a true queer icon over the years. Inspiring millions with her journey, she has become a beacon of representation for the LGBTQ community. When questioned by Variety about the impact she has made, she revealed,
“Oh, you have no idea,–Every single woman that I’ve ever met in my whole life who ever kissed a girl in college is like, ‘Yeah, I mean, me too.’ I’m constantly joking with my girlfriend. I’ll be sitting there and be like — she whispers — “She’s gay too. Everyone’s gay.’”
Set to premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival later this month is Kristen Stewart’s upcoming queer romance thriller, called Love Lies Bleeding. As she continues to advocate and inspire, millions over the world. The recent years have seen the actress emerge into her own, despite dodging troubling and controversial questions about her sexuality for years. Fans are really happy for her!
