Who plays Bella Swan in the Twilight films?
"of the films and a parody version of ""Breaking Dawn Part – 1"". The animated movie ""Hotel Transylvania"" was released the same year, and has a scene inspired by ""Twilight"". The 2013 Filipino comedy sitcom entitled ""My Daddy is a Vampire"" resembled some ""Twilight"" scenes. The Twilight Saga (film series) The Twilight Saga is a series of five romance fantasy films from Summit Entertainment based on the four novels by American author Stephenie Meyer. The films star Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. The series has grossed over $3.3 billion in worldwide receipts. The first installment, ""Twilight"", was released"
"April 2007. Catherine Hardwicke directed the film and the screenplay was written by Melissa Rosenberg. It stars Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen and Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black. The movie was released on November 21, 2008. Meyer makes a brief cameo appearance in a diner scene. Following the success of ""Twilight"", Summit greenlit a film adaptation of the sequel, """", in November 2008. Chris Weitz directed the film, which was released on November 20, 2009. Summit confirmed an adaptation of the third book in the series, """", in February 2009. David Slade directed the film,"
"they were married in September 2002, a year after meeting. They have two daughters: Olwyn Harper (born on September 23, 2006) and Rowan (born c. March 2010). Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke (born February 16, 1972) is an American actress, best known for her role as Nina Myers on ""24"", and also for her roles as Renée Dwyer, Bella Swan's mother, in the 2008 film ""Twilight"", Erin McGuire on the short-lived TV show ""Trust Me"", and CIA Agent Lena Smith on the USA Network show ""Covert Affairs"". She currently stars as Eleanor Wish in Amazon Studios' police procedural drama ""Bosch"". Clarke"
"""Into the Wild"" (2007). In 2010, she was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star Award. Stewart went on to gain wide recognition for playing Bella Swan in ""The Twilight Saga"" film series (2008–12), which collectively grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. Her work in the series established her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world. Following a role in the fantasy film ""Snow White and the Huntsman"" (2012), Stewart eschewed parts in big-budget films in favour of independent productions. She featured in the dramas ""Camp X-Ray"" and ""Still Alice"" (both 2014), and the science fiction romance ""Equals"" (2015). In 2015,"
"and discovers her worth ""by giving up her identity and throwing away nearly everything in life that matters."" Bella Swan was often compared to Katniss Everdeen on the publication of ""The Hunger Games"". Bella Swan Isabella Marie ""Bella"" Swan (later Bella Cullen) is a character and the protagonist of the ""Twilight"" series, written by Stephenie Meyer. The ""Twilight"" series, consisting of the novels ""Twilight"", ""New Moon"", ""Eclipse"", and ""Breaking Dawn"", is primarily narrated from Bella's point of view, but partway through ""Breaking Dawn"" it is written from the point of view of Jacob Black. In the film series, Bella is"
"Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke (born February 16, 1972) is an American actress, best known for her role as Nina Myers on ""24"", and also for her roles as Renée Dwyer, Bella Swan's mother, in the 2008 film ""Twilight"", Erin McGuire on the short-lived TV show ""Trust Me"", and CIA Agent Lena Smith on the USA Network show ""Covert Affairs"". She currently stars as Eleanor Wish in Amazon Studios' police procedural drama ""Bosch"". Clarke was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Carolyn, a homemaker, and Ernest Clarke, an engineer. She attended John Burroughs School in St. Louis, Missouri (along"
"""The Twilight Saga"" series of motion pictures by Summit Entertainment. The film adaptations of the first three books were released in 2008, 2009, and 2010 respectively. The fourth book is adapted into two full-length films—the first film being released in November 2011, and the second film in November 2012. Bella Swan moves from Phoenix, Arizona to live with her father in Forks, Washington to allow her mother to travel with her new husband, a minor league baseball player. After moving to Forks, Bella finds herself involuntarily drawn to a mysterious, handsome boy, Edward Cullen and eventually learns that he is"
"2014, she was honored with the ASPCA Compassion Award for her contributions to animal welfare. Reed endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for President in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Nikki Reed Nicole Houston Reed (born May 17, 1988) is an American actress, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, and model known for her portrayal of vampire Rosalie Hale in ""The Twilight Saga"" (2008–2012). She became known in 2003, after the release of the film ""Thirteen"", directed by Catherine Hardwicke, for which she was credited with Hardwicke as a co-writer of the screenplay, and in which she played a lead role. The film earned Reed an"
"at both aspects of the performance, giving Georgia a strength that defies any sort of pity one might feel for her, without letting us forget her vulnerability"". On November 16, 2007, Summit Entertainment announced that Stewart would play main character Isabella ""Bella"" Swan in the film ""Twilight"", based on Stephenie Meyer's bestselling vampire romance novel of the same name. Stewart was on the set of ""Adventureland"" when director Catherine Hardwicke visited her for an informal screen test, which ""captivated"" the director. She starred alongside Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward Cullen, her vampire boyfriend. The film began production in February 2008"
"Twilight (novel series) Twilight is a series of four vampire-themed fantasy romance novels by American author Stephenie Meyer. Released annually from 2005 through 2008, the four books chart the later teen years of Isabella ""Bella"" Swan, a girl who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with a 104-year-old vampire named Edward Cullen. The series is told primarily from Bella's point of view, with the epilogue of ""Eclipse"" and Part II of ""Breaking Dawn"" being told from the viewpoint of character Jacob Black, a werewolf. The unpublished ""Midnight Sun"" is a retelling of the first book, ""Twilight"", from Edward"
"film, along with the author of the series, Stephenie Meyer; the screenplay was written by Melissa Rosenberg, the screenwriter of the first three entries. It was released in theaters on November 18, 2011, and released to DVD on February 11, 2012 in the United States. Although negatively reviewed by critics, the film was commercially successful, grossing over $712 million worldwide. Bella Swan is preparing for her wedding. During the reception, Jacob Black who had angrily left town upon receiving an invitation to Bella and Edward Cullen's wedding, returns. While dancing with him in the woods, away from everyone else, Bella"
"Edward Cullen Edward Cullen (né Edward Anthony Masen) is a fictional character in Stephenie Meyer's ""Twilight"" series. He is featured in the books ""Twilight"", ""New Moon"", ""Eclipse"" and ""Breaking Dawn"", and their corresponding film adaptations, and the as yet unfinished novel ""Midnight Sun""—a re-telling of the events of ""Twilight"" from Edward's perspective. Edward is a telepathic vampire who, over the course of the series, falls in love with, marries, and has a child with Bella Swan, a human teenager who later chooses to become a vampire as well. In the ""Twilight"" film series, Edward is played by actor Robert Pattinson."
"include the films ""Good After Bad"" (2017) and ""Breaking In"" (2018). In 2010, Burke released an album titled ""Removed"". His second album, ""The Underkill"", was released in 2018. Billy Burke (actor) William Albert Burke (born November 25, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Charlie Swan in ""Twilight"" and its sequels. In 2011, he played Cesaire in ""Red Riding Hood"". In 2012, he was cast as one of the lead characters, Miles Matheson, in the NBC science-fiction series ""Revolution"". From 2015 to 2017, he starred in the CBS series ""Zoo."" He has also appeared in"
"direct the third film. Instead, ""Eclipse"" was helmed by director David Slade, with Melissa Rosenberg returning as screenwriter. Filming ran between August 17 and October 29, 2009 at Vancouver Film Studios. It was the first and only ""Twilight"" film to be converted in IMAX. Eclipse (Meyer novel) Eclipse is the third novel in the ""Twilight"" Saga by Stephenie Meyer. It continues the story of Bella Swan and her vampire love, Edward Cullen. The novel explores Bella's compromise between her love for Edward and her friendship with shape-shifter Jacob Black, along with her dilemma of leaving her mortality behind in a"
"of Twilight begins with a Isabella ""Bella"" Swan moving to live with her father Charlie Swan, the Chief of Police, in Forks, Washington. When Bella was seated next to Edward Cullen in class on her first day of school, Edward seemed repulsed by her. He disappeared for a few days, but warmed up to Bella upon his return. A few days later, Bella was nearly run over by a classmate's van in the school car-park due to ice, but was saved by Edward when he instantaneously appeared next to her and stops the van with his bare hands. Suspicious, Bella"
"makeup, jewelry, and a handsome and ""Charming"" husband could have quite the effect on girls. A more modern example of a princess/prince charming duo, and one that some consider to not be so damaging on the formation of relationships and image, is the spectacle of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen in Stephenie Meyer's ""Twilight"" series. Some say that the relationship of Bella and Edward ""glamorizes dating abuse."" Others see the construction of Bella's character to be enlightening for the current generation of young girls, teens and even young adults. Meyer characterizes her as incredibly clumsy, short of words, awkward, normal,"
"played Renée Dwyer, Bella Swan's mother, in ""Twilight"". She accepted a leading role on new TNT series entitled ""Trust Me"", opposite Eric McCormack and Thomas Cavanagh. The series premiered on January 26, 2009 to positive reviews, though it was cancelled after one season due to declining ratings. In 2010, Clarke reprised her role as Renée Dwyer in ""Eclipse"", the third movie in the ""Twilight series"". In 2013, she was cast as Marla Jameson in the US version of ""The Tomorrow People"". Clarke met her husband, Xander Berkeley, while on the set of ""24"" (he played her supervisor, George Mason) and"
"the film also stars an ensemble cast including Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Ashley Greene, Michael Sheen, and Dakota Fanning. ""Part 2"" was released on November 16, 2012. The film, despite mixed critical reception, was a box office success, grossing nearly $830 million worldwide against production budget of $136 million, becoming the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2012 and the highest-grossing film of ""The Twilight Saga"" series. Bella, who has just given birth, awakens from her human-to-vampire transformation and is introduced to her daughter Renesmee. The rest of the Cullens and Jacob stay nearby, and"
"Twilight (Meyer novel) Twilight (stylized as twilight) is a 2005 young adult vampire-romance novel by author Stephenie Meyer. It is the first book in the ""Twilight"" series, and introduces seventeen-year-old Isabella ""Bella"" Swan, who moves from Phoenix, Arizona to Forks, Washington. She is endangered after falling in love with Edward Cullen, a vampire. Additional novels in the series are ""New Moon"", ""Eclipse"", and ""Breaking Dawn"". ""Twilight"" received lukewarm reviews. Some praised the novel's tone and its portrayal of common teenage emotions such as alienation and rebellion. Others criticized Meyer's prose and argued the story was lacking in character development. It"
"the responsibility seriously and are confident, with Rob Pattinson, that we have found the perfect Edward for our Bella in ""Twilight""."" Meyer stated that; ""I am ecstatic with Summit's choice for Edward. There are very few actors who can look both dangerous and beautiful at the same time, and even fewer who I can picture in my head as Edward. Robert Pattinson is going to be amazing."" ""Twilight"" director, Catherine Hardwicke, said of the casting process that ""[e]verybody has such an idealized vision of Edward. They were rabid [about who I was going to cast]. Like, old ladies saying, 'You"
"Stephenie Meyer announced a new gender-swapped version of the novel, entitled "","" with characters Beau and Edythe, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Twilight saga. Bella Swan is a seventeen-year-old misfit, who moves from Phoenix, Arizona to Forks, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula to live with her father, Charlie. Her mother, Renée is traveling with her new husband, Phil Dwyer, a minor league baseball player. Bella is admitted to Forks High School, where she befriends many of the students. A somewhat inexperienced and shy girl, Bella is dismayed by several boys competing for her attention. As Bella walks"
"Billy Burke (actor) William Albert Burke (born November 25, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Charlie Swan in ""Twilight"" and its sequels. In 2011, he played Cesaire in ""Red Riding Hood"". In 2012, he was cast as one of the lead characters, Miles Matheson, in the NBC science-fiction series ""Revolution"". From 2015 to 2017, he starred in the CBS series ""Zoo."" He has also appeared in the supernatural horror film ""Lights Out"" (2016) and the thriller ""Breaking In"" (2018). Burke was born in Everett, Washington. He is married to actress Pollyanna Rose; they have"
"Black Swan (film) Black Swan is a 2010 American psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky. The screenplay was written by Mark Heyman, John McLaughlin, and Andres Heinz, based on an original story by Heinz. The film stars Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder. The plot revolves around a production of Tchaikovsky's ""Swan Lake"" ballet by the prestigious New York City Ballet company. The production requires a ballerina to play the innocent and fragile White Swan, for which the committed dancer Nina (Portman) is a perfect fit, as well as the dark and sensual Black"
"""A Tale of Two Sisters"". She turned down a request to audition for the role of Bella Swan in ""Twilight"", citing exhaustion, despite an endorsement from series author Stephenie Meyer. In 2009, she was cast as Babydoll in Zack Snyder's action film ""Sucker Punch"", as a replacement for Amanda Seyfried, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Filming took place in Vancouver from September 2009 to January 2010, and the film was released on 25 March 2011. In an interview at Comic-Con, she confirmed that she would be singing in the film, while claiming that her audition tape brought tears"
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (commonly referred to as Breaking Dawn: Part 2) is a 2012 American romantic drama fantasy film directed by Bill Condon and based on the novel ""Breaking Dawn"" by Stephenie Meyer. Constituting the second of a two-part adaptation of the novel, the film is the fifth and final installment in ""The Twilight Saga"" film series, following 2011's """". All three main cast members, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprise their roles, with Mackenzie Foy portraying Renesmee Cullen. Alongside Pattinson, Lautner, Stewart and Foy,"
"film series and for Kirsten Stewart as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga. For foreign animation, she is very well known for voicing the character: ""Gwendolyn Tennyson"" in Hindi for all the Ben 10 series, even dubbing over Haley Ramm's role in the Hindi dub of the film. According to her Twitter, it's revealed that she is the Hindi singing voice for Minnie Mouse. Parignya Pandya Shah Parignya Pandya Shah (Hindi: ""Prajñā Pāṇḍyā Śāha"") (born 9 November 1985), also known as Parignya Pandya and Parigna Pandya, is an Indian actress, voice-dubbing actress and trained classical singer. She speaks English, Hindi,"
"a half hours per day. This significantly slowed down shooting for the project. Hardwicke was willing to deal with that difficulty, as she believed that Stewart was perfect for the role as Bella. Casting for the character of Edward Cullen was more difficult. The character had to look like a high school student but portray a cultured persona and the learning of a long life. Hardwicke found Robert Pattinson unique, with his own wide range of interests in art, literature and music; she thought him deep enough for the part. Its $400 million global success made her the most commercially"
"Kristina Anapau Kristina Elizabeth Anapau Roper (born October 30, 1979), better known as Kristina Anapau, is an American actress and writer. She is known for her roles as Maurella on the HBO series ""True Blood"" and as Galina in the 2010 film ""Black Swan"". Kristina Elizabeth Anapau Roper was born in Hawaii. She graduated from high school at age 15 and began her studies at University of Hawaii that same year. Before gaining success as an actress, Anapau had intended to become a classical ballerina, having trained seriously since the age of 4. She is a classically trained pianist and"
"14 or 15 at the time of Jesus' birth, given the age of marriage of girls in that culture. She wanted an actress who at least appeared to be Middle Eastern. She cast as her lead Keisha Castle-Hughes, the Oscar-nominated New Zealand actress of aborigine descent, who starred in ""Whale Rider"" (2002). Her direction of the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novel, ""Twilight,"" was an international commercial success. The film is the first in the series produced by Summit Entertainment based on Meyer's four books. ""Twilight"" is the story of a teenage girl named Bella Swan dealing with her"
"On their honeymoon, she becomes pregnant by Edward and, due to the peculiar nature of her baby, Bella nearly dies giving birth to their daughter, Renesmee Cullen. Edward turns Bella into a vampire to save her life. The premise for both the Bella Swan character and the ""Twilight"" series originated in a dream Stephenie Meyer had in which an ""average girl"" and a ""fantastically beautiful, sparkly ... vampire ... were having an intense conversation in a meadow in the woods."" In this dream, the pair ""were discussing the difficulties inherent in the facts that ... they were falling in love"
"Nikki Reed Nicole Houston Reed (born May 17, 1988) is an American actress, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, and model known for her portrayal of vampire Rosalie Hale in ""The Twilight Saga"" (2008–2012). She became known in 2003, after the release of the film ""Thirteen"", directed by Catherine Hardwicke, for which she was credited with Hardwicke as a co-writer of the screenplay, and in which she played a lead role. The film earned Reed an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance, as well as several nominations. Reed was born in West Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Cheryl Houston, a beautician, and"
"Twilight (1998 film) Twilight is a 1998 American thriller neo-noir film directed by Robert Benton, written by Benton and Richard Russo, and starring Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman, Reese Witherspoon, Stockard Channing and James Garner. The film's original score was composed by Elmer Bernstein. Aging private detective Harry Ross (Newman), an ex-cop, is working on a case to return 17-year-old runaway Mel Ames (Witherspoon) to her parents' home. He tracks down Mel and her sleazy boyfriend, Jeff Willis (Schreiber), at a Mexican resort. During a struggle, Mel accidentally shoots Harry with his pistol, striking him in the upper thigh."
"two older brothers named Beric and Brice. She has Type 1 Diabetes. Before becoming an actress, she was a competitive cheerleader. Brec Bassinger Brec Bassinger (born May 25, 1999) is an American actress, best known for her lead role as Bella Dawson on the Nickelodeon series ""Bella and the Bulldogs"", her recurring role as Emma in ""The Haunted Hathaways"", her part as Roni Sweetzer in the Hulu show ""All Night"", and her role as Maxie in the 2018 movie ""Status Update"". Bassinger resides with her mother, while the rest of her family remains in Texas. She used to play basketball,"