Even though the Breaking Dawn novel came out over a decade ago and the final installment in Summit’s Twilight film series hit theaters in 2012, fans still refuse to say goodbye to Stephenie Meyer’s fictional world of vampires and shapeshifters. The Twilight series mainly focuses on Bella Swan and her two supernatural suitors Edward Cullen and Jacob Black, but it was also filled with millions of other fascinating and dynamic characters whom readers and viewers alike have found themselves drawn to and can’t stop obsessing over.
ROSALIE GREW UP WEALTHY AND SPOILED
The Cullen family was known for being incredibly wealthy, but Rosalie was well-off and spoiled long before she became a vampire. She was the daughter of a successful banker, and her family managed to stay rich even while the Great Depression sent millions of others into poverty.
SHE KNEW HOW SHALLOW SHE WAS, BUT DIDN’T CARE
Rosalie’s parents always wanted more out of life despite their already elevated status, and constantly tried to climb the social ladder. Rosalie, however, was perfectly happy where she was because all she cared about was being the most beautiful woman around.
ROSALIE KNEW THE CULLENS BEFORE SHE WAS TURNED
Emmett didn’t meet the Cullens until Carlisle had already turned him into a vampire and Alice and Jasper were vampires long before they first met up with the Olympic coven. Rosalie, however, knew Edward, Carlisle and Esme years ago she became an immortal.
ROSALIE GOT ENGAGED TO A BANK OWNER’S SON
One day when Rosalie’s father forgot to bring lunch to his job at the bank, Rosalie’s mother had her dress up to bring him some food in the hopes that Royce King II, the son of the bank’s owner, would take more interest in her. It worked—Royce started sending roses to her home, and after commenting that Rosalie’s eyes were like violets, he began sending violets as well.
SHE WAS JEALOUS OF HER BEST FRIEND’S LOVING MARRIAGE
Beauty was all Rosalie really cared about, so since no one in her social circle was even close to being as attractive as she was, she didn’t have much reason to be envious of anyone else. When she visited the home of her friend Vera a week before her wedding to Royce, however, Rosalie was shocked to find herself experiencing jealousy for a change.
SHE WAS ATTACKED BY HER FIANCEE AND HIS FRIENDS
While walking home following her visit to Vera’s house, Rosalie heard someone call her name. She proceeded to walk towards a group of men, which turned out to consist of Royce and his friends. She was already a bit shaken by her thoughts about her loveless relationship, so when Royce started bringing to the group about his fiancee’s incredible beauty, Rosalie struggled to play along.
CARLISLE TURNED HER WITHOUT HER PERMISSION
Without taking time to really consider the ramifications of turning Rosalie into a vampire against her wishes, Carlisle carried her to a room and began her transformation. When Rosalie’s pain finally started to subside, she was happy because she thought she was finally passing away, but then she felt something sharp cutting her throat, wrist, and ankles.
CARLISLE AND ESME HOPED TO PAIR ROSALIE WITH EDWARD
Carlisle was one of the most gentle characters in the entire Twilight series, and he refused to hurt others urged him to learn to control his vampiric impulses and solely consume animal blood. Carlisle believed that all human life was sacred, but his morality actually wasn’t his primary motivator when it came to saving Rosalie.
SHE WAS FURIOUS WHEN EDWARD REJECTED HER
During Rosalie’s transformation, she overheard bits of Edward’s complaints to Carlisle about the doctor’s quick decision to turn her into a vampire. Rosalie learned that Carlisle had hoped she could be Edward’s mate, and even though she didn’t have any feelings for Edward, she was furious that Edward wasn’t thrilled by the prospect of being with her.
SHE HUNTED DOWN HER EX AND HIS FRIENDS
The Cullen family immediately tried to convince Rosalie to adopt their ways and avoid hurting humans, but Rosalie wanted to get revenge on Royce and refused to let Carlisle, Esme, and Edward change her mind. She began using her vampire abilities to hunt down and eliminate Royce’s friends who helped assault her, and saved her fiancee for last so he’d be properly scared once it was finally his turn.
