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Kristen Stewart is a renowned American actress and director. Born on April 9, 1990, in Los Angeles, California, she grew up in a show business-oriented family. Her father, John Stewart, is a stage manager and television producer, and her mother, Jules Stewart, is a script supervisor.
Stewart began her acting career at a young age, making her debut in an uncredited role in the 1999 film "The Thirteenth Year." Her breakthrough role came in 2002 when she was cast as Jodie Foster's daughter in the critically acclaimed film "Panic Room."
Stewart gained widespread recognition for her role as Bella Swan in the "Twilight" film series, based on the popular novels by Stephenie Meyer. The series, which also starred Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, made Stewart a household name and a teen idol.
Stewart is known for her versatile acting abilities and her ability to take on a wide range of roles. She has worked with some of the most prominent directors in Hollywood, including Woody Allen, Olivier Assayas, and Ang Lee.
In addition to her acting career, Stewart has also ventured into directing. She made her directorial debut with the short film "Come Swim," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017.
Stewart is known for her edgy and androgynous style, often wearing menswear-inspired clothing on the red carpet. She has been open about her sexuality and has identified as queer.
Stewart has received numerous accolades for her acting, including a César Award for Best Actress for her role in "Clouds of Sils Maria" and a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Actor for her role in "Speak." She has also been nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award.
Despite her success, Stewart has faced her fair share of controversies and scandals, most notably her affair with her "Snow White and the Huntsman" director, Rupert Sanders, while she was dating her "Twilight" co-star Robert Pattinson.
Stewart continues to act and direct, and her upcoming projects include the films "Happiest Season" and "Underwater." She is also set to star in the Apple TV+ series "The Last Thing He Wanted," based on the novel by Joan Didion.
