Early Career and Breakthrough Roles
Kristen Stewart began acting in the late 1990s with small television roles before landing the part of Bella Swan in the Twilight saga, a franchise produced by Summit Entertainment and distributed by Lionsgate. The series, based on Stephenie Meyer's novels, grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide and established Stewart as a global star. Her performance earned her multiple Teen Choice Awards and a BAFTA Rising Star nomination. Forbes reports her Twilight earnings and career milestones.
Before Twilight, Stewart appeared in films such as Speak (2004) and The Twilight Saga: The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), working with production companies like Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment. Her early roles in television series like ER and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody built her resume in the entertainment industry. She also starred in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), which grossed over $698 million globally and was produced by Summit Entertainment and distributed by Lionsgate.
Major Films and Box Office Performance
After Twilight, Stewart transitioned to independent and blockbuster projects, including On the Road (2012), produced by GK Films and distributed by Focus Features, and Snowden (2016), directed by Oliver Stone and produced by Endgame Entertainment. She also starred in the action film American Ultra (2015) and the sci-fi film Equals (2015), both of which received mixed critical reception but showcased her range. Her role in the Charlie's Angels (2019) reboot, produced by 2.0 Entertainment and distributed by Columbia Pictures, grossed over $73 million worldwide.
Stewart's highest-grossing film remains the Twilight saga, but her work in Spencer (2021), directed by Pablo Larraín and produced by Element Pictures, earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. She also starred in the crime thriller Crates (2023), produced by A24, and the upcoming film The Chronology of Water, based on the memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch. Her filmography includes over 30 feature films, with roles spanning romance, thriller, sci-fi, and drama genres.
Recent Projects and Production Companies
Stewart has continued to work with major studios and independent producers, including her role in the film Spencer, which was produced by Element Pictures and distributed by Neon. She also starred in the film The Last Thing He Wanted (2020), directed by Dee Rees and produced by Netflix. Her upcoming projects include the film The Chronology of Water, which is currently in production and is expected to be distributed by an independent studio.
Stewart has also been involved in producing projects, including the film Happiest Season (2020), which was produced by Entertainment One and distributed by Hulu. She has worked with companies like A24, Netflix, and Neon, and has been recognized for her contributions to independent cinema. Her filmography reflects a deliberate shift toward more complex, character-driven roles in both film and television.