Kristen Stewart Didn't Think Twilight Would Be Such A Huge Success

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After a resurgence of popularity for Twilight, Kristen Stewart praises the indie roots of the global sensation, admitting that originally there were very low expectations for the films success. Stewart's performance as Bella Swan earned her international fame at an unprecedented level, alongside Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner who completed the love triangle as Edward Cullen and Jacob Black respectively. Adapting the first novel from Stephenie Meyer's saga was director Catherine Hardwicke, who audiences continue to applaud for delivering a young adult story in an authentic, captivating way, despite some of the initial negative reactions Twilight received.

Moving to Forks, Washington to live with her father, Bella meets the mysterious Edward who captures her attention, and as they explore a blossoming romance, are forced to navigate a darker truth about the Cullen family. Premiering in 2008 with a budget of $37 million dollars, Twilight earned over $400 million, gaining greater fame than the production team could have imagined. At the time of its release, The Twilight Saga received harsh criticism for odd acting choices and outlandish plot points. Overtime, the franchise has developed a cult following, one that celebrates the first film emphatically for all its quirks and details.

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While speaking to SirusXM, Kristen Stewart responded to the comment that, unlike a majority of the franchise, Twilight is an authentic indie film. With it's low budget and ultra specific tone and feel, Stewart shares her honest surprise that five full features came from one low budget fantasy-romance. The star notes that she never wants to reduce Twilight's success, but