Kristen Stewart Age When Cast in Twilight
Kristen Stewart was born on April 9, 1990. She was about 17 years old when she was cast as Bella Swan in 2008, with principal photography beginning shortly after she turned 18.
Twilight Filming Timeline and Age Progression
The first Twilight film was released in November 2008, when Stewart was 18. Filming for the four main Twilight movies spanned roughly from 2008 to 2011, covering her late teens and early twenties.
Career Context Around the Twilight Era
Before Twilight, Stewart had small roles in film and television. The franchise made her a global star and led to further work in independent and mainstream projects.
For more details on Kristen Stewart’s filmography and awards, see her biography page on Biography.com.
