Focus: Miss Stewart, with 'Breaking Dawn Part 2' the vampire saga which
made you rich and famous, comes to an end. Are you relieved or sad that
it’s over?
KS: Both. After the huge success of the first film we
felt a lot of pressure, the series developed into a global phenomenon.
We were part of a brand that had to be maintained. That's over now, and
I'm not sad about it. The saga was a dominant part of my life during the
past five years. So much happened during that time - and I've
definitely become more mature.
FOCUS:
First of all you became an international teen idol practically
overnight. How did you cope with so much attention as a 17-year-old?
Stewart:
The hype caught us all completely by surprise. The fans went literally
crazy, suddenly we needed bodyguards. That was crazy. Jennifer Lawrence,
the lead actress in The Hunger Games, who’s going through a similar
situation right now, had asked me for advice on how to handle it. I told
her: "Enjoy it and at the same time remember your own values."
FOCUS: Has the hype burdened you in a psychological way?
Stewart:
Of course, nobody is really prepared for it. We travelled around the
world to promote the movies. Wherever we showed up, huge crowds that
screamed their heads off were expecting us. It is flattering, but at the
same time it’s also scary. Sometimes it was just too much for me.
FOCUS: You became a product and therefore got marketed?
Stewart: The film was the product. Well, probably we somehow were one as well. We followed the plan and the guidelines.
FOCUS:
You’ve been often described as "wooden", "arrogant" and on some
internet forums really insulted. Have you been aware of that?
Stewart:
At the beginning I often logged in the forums of the fans, in
preparation for the role of Bella. It soon turned out as a mistake. I've
read all sorts of things about me and quickly decided to let it be. I
can understand, however, when some of the media describe me as "wooden".
I was terribly anxious before the first rounds of interviews and was
extremely nervous. Fortunately, it’s gotten all better in the meantime.
FOCUS: What has helped you in getting there?
Stewart:
I learnt a lot from Rob (Robert Pattinson, editor). For him it was a
lot easier to deal with the fans and the media, right from the
beginning. Rob was, in general, an important supporter during the
"Twilight" years.
FOCUS: Talent shows are booming, many people dream of becoming famous. Do you understand that?
Stewart:
There are probably several motives why people apply to those casting
shows. Some of them have real talent; they just want to show it and
maybe make a profession of it, if they get a chance. The others live in a
dream world. I’ve never wanted to become an actress to be famous. Those
who live out those fantasies will probably fail horribly. Fame appears
many people worth striving for. They would probably change their minds
if they would get to see what it feels like having to give up the
private life to a great extent.
FOCUS: You are keeping your private life under wraps - which is not always successful.
Stewart:
I already have so much of me to give away, that it just makes me
consider my private life, what I do at home, or who I'm dating, just
sacred. We must not surrender completely in this business, that’s what I
learnt quite fast. Also due to the "Twilight" hype.
FOCUS: Is it difficult after all that’s happened in the last few months to do a joint promo tour with Robert Pattinson?
Stewart: No, we're okay.
FOCUS: Is it easier to play a couple in a movie when you’re also in a relationship off-screen?
Stewart:
In the end we both just focused on the roles which couldn’t be further
away from reality. I mean, Rob played a vampire. He was wearing red
contact lenses and was painted pale. So you do not think: Oh, that's Rob
there. On set I always saw him as Edward, the vampire.
FOCUS: Can you understand the enormous fascination for vampires?
Stewart:
Sort of. It's just a kind of a fantasy world. Young girl falls in love
with a vampire who can fly with her through the woods. A guy like a
superhero. I can understand that especially young people like to immerse
themselves in such ideas. Perviously the women dreamed of being picked
up by a prince on a white horse, nowadays there are just vampires. But
in the end it all comes down to the longing for romance.
FOCUS:
"Harry Potter," "Twilight", "The Hunger Games" – does the desire for
fantasy worlds get bigger the more problematic the real world is?
Stewart:
That’s what has defined cinema for about 100 years. If reality gets
more complex, fantasy films gives a welcoming variety to the everyday
life. We’ve often been asked why the saga is extremely successful. We
have attracted people in a world where the impossible becomes possible.
Bella gives birth to a child of a vampire while being still human, and
eventually turns into a Vampire with superior forces. On a bad day I
would probably like to seek refuge in such a fantasy world, too. Sounds
tempting, right?
FOCUS: Do you read fantasy novels yourself?
Stewart: I rather prefer the classics. Authors such as Albert Camus and John Steinbeck inspire me.
FOCUS: You once wanted to study literature?
Stewart:
That’s what I could absolutely imagine doing in the future. I left
school after the eighth grade, was then taught mainly by private tutors
and graduated from high school via the Internet. The idea of going to
school again is appealing. But currently I rather use the opportunities
that I get in the movie business. I want to be a better character
actress. This is something I realized about my abilities as an actress
in "Twilight". I still have plenty of room to improve.
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