Many years before she starred in one of the biggest fantasy series of all time, which grossed a total of around 3.3 billion (!) US dollars at the worldwide box office, this actress’ career started in 1999 as an extra in the Disney Channel film Das thirteenth year. Do you recognize the young girl?
You guessed it, it’s Kristen Stewart, of course.
9 years before Twilight: Kristen Stewart’s career began in 1999 in the teen comedy The Thirteenth Year
Even before Kristen Stewart had her first major roles in the films Speak and Panic Room and many years before she rose to the top ranks of Hollywood stars with the Twilight saga, she started her acting career as an extra. In 1999 she appeared as a student in the teen comedy The Thirteenth Year in a scene in the school hallway at a water cooler pending.
The Thirteenth Year is about thirteen-year-old Cody, who has made a name for himself as a swimming ace at his high school. However, his life is turned upside down when he suddenly grows scales and is about to turn into a fish forever. The teenager finds out who his real friends are.
Kristen Stewart landed the role as an extra in the Disney film because her mother, Jules Stewart, involved in the film as script supervisor was. Even though the role was only small for the then nine-year-old Stewart, it gave her her first important set experience, which would lead to a long and successful acting career.
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The thirteenth year paved the way for a successful career for Kristen Stewart
In 2002, Stewart finally made her breakthrough as a child actress in David Fincher’s thriller Panic Room alongside Jodie Foster. After further supporting roles in Hollywood and indie films, she finally landed the leading role in 2008 Bella Swan in the film adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight sagawhich made her world famous.
This year, Stewart appeared on screen in the acclaimed revenge thriller Love Lies Bleeding. Her next projects include the sci-fi romance Love Me by Sam and Andy Zuchero and the road movie Sacramento by Michael Angarano.