Kristen Stewart recently shared about the time she filmed "Twilight" with Robert Pattinson, in which she admitted that the two were too serious about the love affair between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen when they were young.
In a podcast "In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele", the 36-year-old actress recalled the process of filming the first part of "Twilight" in 2008. At that time, she was only 17 years old, and Robert Pattinson was only about 21 years old.
Kristen Stewart said that the two used to put too much effort into making the relationship between the two characters deeper and more special. Instead of just expressing emotions true to Bella and Edward's age, they always wanted to elevate the story.
At that time everything was too serious," she said and admitted that she was once a young girl "too conceited". According to Kristen Stewart, both of them at that time often thought that the film had to be "grand" and all emotions on screen had to be realistic.
After nearly 20 years, "Bella" looks back at that approach with humor. She believes that she and her co-star at that time only needed to act to the character's age, instead of trying to make things too big.
However, Kristen Stewart realized that the seriousness of the two young actors contributed to creating the persuasiveness of the film. Both were worried that it would be very difficult to maintain natural emotions in front of the camera, but when she reviewed the finished product, she realized that the relationship between Bella and Edward was truly sincere.
Not only co-stars, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson later became a couple in real life. The two developed feelings after meeting on the set of "Twilight" and dated from 2009. The relationship quickly attracted attention when the series became a global phenomenon.
The couple lived together for about four years before breaking up in 2013. During that time, their private lives were frequently concerned by the media and fans.
In 2012, Kristen Stewart was involved in a scandal when she was discovered intimate with Rupert Sanders, director of "Snow White and the Huntsman". Sanders was then married. After the incident, she publicly apologized to Robert Pattinson.
More than a decade after breaking up, Kristen Stewart said she does not feel bothered when she is still frequently asked about "Twilight" or her past relationship. She even hinted at the possibility of participating in another movie of this brand.
On Robert Pattinson's side, the actor also talked about "Twilight" in April 2026. He affirmed that he still loves the work and does not regret Edward Cullen's performance.
According to the "Batman" actor, the special point of the film lies in the fact that the entire crew approached the story with absolute seriousness. No one intentionally created humorous moments or "whispered" to the audience to remind them that this is just a fantasy story. The love between a young girl and a vampire is portrayed as a real relationship.
New shares show that both still look at "Twilight" with respect, even though they have left Bella and Edward's world for many years. For Kristen Stewart, the film not only marks a turning point in her career but is also associated with an important period in her personal life.
After "Twilight", the two actors followed their own directions. Robert Pattinson continued to try his hand at many diverse roles, while Kristen Stewart focused on independent projects and developing her directing career.
Currently, the actress is married to screenwriter and director Dylan Meyer. The two held a wedding ceremony in April 2025. Robert Pattinson also continues to work in the film industry.
Although the love story has been closed for a long time, the relationship between Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson is still one of the most mentioned stories when talking about "Twilight". Recent shares show that after nearly two decades, both can look back at that time with a gentler and more mature attitude.
