Twilight is a 2008 American romantic fantasy movie based on Stephenie Meyer’s 2005 novel of the same name. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, the movie stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Anna Kendrick, Ashley Greene, Taylor Lautner, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Jackson Rathbone and Billy Burke. It is the first film in “The Twilight Saga” film series. This movie focuses on the development of the relationship between Bella Swan, a teenage girl and Edward Cullen, a vampire, and the subsequent efforts of Edward and his family to keep Bella safe from a coven of evil vampires. It’s been over 14 years from the release of the film. The cast of the movie have changed a lot and have appeared in so many films after that.
Let’s have a look at the then and now photos of “Twilight” stars.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker who was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012. She went on to achieve global stardom for her role as Bella Swan in “The Twilight Saga” film series. Stewart has also appeared in the movies “Snow White and the Huntsman”, “Still Alice”, “Equals”, “Charlie’s Angels” and “Spencer”. She is set to write and direct a film adaptation of writer Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir “The Chronology of Water”, which would mark her feature film directorial debut. [Source: www.insider.com]
Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson is an English actor who has ranked among the world’s highest-paid actors. He has gained worldwide recognition for portraying Edward Cullen in “The Twilight Saga” film series, which grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. He has also acted in the movies “Remember Me”, “Cosmopolis”, “High Life”, “The Lighthouse” and “The Batman”.
Ashley Greene
Ashley Greene is an American actress who is widely known for playing Alice Cullen in the film adaptations of Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” novels. She has starred in the thriller film “Summer’s Blood” and the Dark Castle Entertainment horror film “The Apparition”. Greene will also be acting in the upcoming movies “The Retirement Plan”, “The Immaculate Room” and “Some Other Woman”.
Taylor Lautner
Taylor Lautner is an American actor and model who is best known for playing shapeshifter Jacob Black in “The Twilight Saga” film series. From 2014 to 2018, he starred in the BBC sitcom “Cuckoo” as the son of the titular character. Lautner has also appeared in the 2022 movie “Home Team”.
Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick is an American actress who is recognized for her roles in the movies “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”, “50/50”, “End of Watch”, “Into the Woods” and “Cake”. She rose to prominence for her role as Jessica in “The Twilight Saga” film series. Anna will also be playing the titular role in the upcoming movie “Alice, Darling”. [Source: www.usmagazine.com]
Kellan Lutz
Kellan Lutz is an American actor and model who has gained fame for playing Emmett Cullen in “The Twilight Saga” film series. He has since played Poseidon in the 2011 film “Immortals”, voiced the title character in the 2013 animated film “Tarzan”, played John Smilee in “The Expendables 3”, and Hercules in “The Legend of Hercules”. Lutz has also appeared in the TV series “The Guardians of Justice“ in 2022.
Nikki Reed
Nikki Reed is an American actress known for her portrayal of vampire Rosalie Hale in “The Twilight Saga” film series. In July 2010, she joined the cast of the lady assassin action-drama movie “Catch .44”. In 2019, Reed appeared in an episode of the Hulu original TV show “Dollface”.
Peter Facinelli
Peter Facinelli is an American actor and film and television producer who starred as Donovan “Van” Ray on the Fox series “Fastlane” from 2002 to 2003. He played Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the film adaptations of the “Twilight” novel series. Peter has also acted in the movies “The F**k-It List”, “The Ravine” and “Catch the Bullet”.
Jackson Rathbone
Jackson Rathbone is an American actor, singer, and musician who is widely known for his role as Jasper Hale in “The Twilight Saga” film series. From 2008 to 2012, he was the vocalist and occasional guitarist, bassist, drummer, and keyboardist of the funk rock band 100 Monkeys. He will also be playing Fritz Ziegler in the upcoming movie “Condor’s Nest”.
Billy Burke
Billy Burke is an American actor who has gained popularity for his role as Charlie Swan in “Twilight” and its sequels. In 2011, he played Cesaire in the movie “Red Riding Hood”. Burke has also appeared in the supernatural horror film “Lights Out” and the thriller movie “Breaking In”. He plays Vince Donovan in the 2022 television series “Fire Country“.
Elizabeth Reaser
Elizabeth Reaser is an American film, television, and stage actress who is known for her roles in the films “Stay”, “The Family Stone”, “Sweet Land” and “Against the Current”. She has gained fame for her role as Esme Cullen in “The Twilight Saga” film series. Reaser has also appeared in the movie “Embattled” in 2020. [Source: www.cosmopolitan.com]
