Kristen Stewart Receives Backlash From Twilight Fans

March 5th, 2009

Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella in the popular movie Twilight, has received backlash from the Twilight community. Fans have become furious after several comments have surfaced from Stewart and her father in relation to the film. 

When her father, John Stewart, was asked recently why his daughter didn’t present with Robert Pattinson at the Oscars his response was, she would present an award at the Oscars “When it’s a great movie, not just one that makes a lot of money.”

In addition Stewart referred to the Twilight promotion tour as “psychotic situations” and “bulls—t questions” in her recent interview with Nylon Magazine.

While there are a lot of enraged fans out there, there are still those that are willing to defend her, including myself. While I am against biting the hand that feeds you, the popularity of the film and the amount of media attention that these young actors have been thrown into is insane. At the end of the day Stewart has the right to choose the direction she would like to take with her career.

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Story: Rebecca Lucas – Official Twilight Junkie.  Photo: Summit.

42 Responses to “Kristen Stewart Receives Backlash From Twilight Fans”

  1. Bao Says:

    UM ALL YOU KSTEW HATERS

    You guys have NO IDEA how Kristen or her Dad said any of their quotes. So why are you all to judge them, you don’t even KNOW what context in which they were speaking!

    And to the writer, I agree with you 110% on this. Kris and Rob are practically pushed into the spotlight wherever they go, it IS fucking psychotic…and who even asks that question? WHAT’S IT LIKE TO KISS A VAMPIRE omfg Rob is NOT a real vampire you idiot fans! Man if I had the chance to meet Kristen I would not ask her dumb fucking questions like that…and lucky for you if it wasn’t Kristen playing Bella, Rob NEVER would have been in Twilight…

  2. judith Says:

    Thats fine but she should ditch the franchise and let another actress take over if she’s so miserable about acting in the films. If she doesnt rate them then move on to something else. Let us enjoy an actress who is proud of the work.

  3. erica Says:

    If Stewart doesnt rate the franchise then there’s an easy way out resign and go do more worthy work.I hate bleating actresses. She knew what she was signing up for. Fans dont want to see an actress who clearly thinks the work is beneath her. Her scenes at the hospital are appalling. I’m sure they could find a better actress.

  4. hoy Says:

    If she wants a more worthwhile career then drop the Twilight franchise and give a more deserving actress the role and its excellent salary. She’s biting the hand that feeds it and actually spoils it for fans who want to see an actress who doesnt despise the fanbase and books.

  5. alison Says:

    Its a FRANCHISE and she knew what she was letting herself in for. Give the salary to charity if it all pains her so much.

  6. ruth Says:

    She’s within her right to walk away from the franchise. Go on dear do it. We wont miss you and your wooden stilted delivery.

  7. Caz Says:

    1. She knew it was likely to be a franchise
    2. She could read the books and see what she was letting herself in for
    3. She’s greedy for what the franchise will bring her professionally but doesnt want to deal with the fanbase. Very ungrateful.
    4. Her father was extremely rude to Pattinson and the other people working on the franchise.
    5. Pattinson has worked extremely hard to promote this film and she keeps unpicking all the good will he has created.
    6. Her performance in Twilight is terrible so her comments make me laugh. Talk about over estimating your talent.
    7. Shame the producers didnt dump her.

  8. Lawrence Says:

    There are several issues involved: 1) as a actress being paid millions in bonus money for promoting Twilight, she should have been responsibly mature and handled the stress with an upbeat have fun with this attitude. It was grossly inappropriate/ disgusting to characterize certain fan questions as ”
    “pyschotic” and to use the foul language she did. 2) As to whether she had any romantic interests or involvement with Robert, she has been consistently stating that she hasn’t even though they had a good working relationship, became friends and Robert proposed. Obviously she has proven that she highly values her career as an actress and that she already has a boyfriend. More power to her for being circumspect and loyal. But then again, Rob may be rather fortunate that Kristen rejected his marriage proposal, as she appears to have a self esteem issue/ psychological need to spurn Rob’s earnest heartfelt interest and play “hard to get,” while literally millions of young women worldwide would be thrilled.

  9. Cindy Says:

    I COMPLETELY agree with Judith – I’m on Kristen’s side 100% don’t judge Kristen for what her Dad said – and we don’t know the whole conversation and why don’t YOU find an ACTUAL REAL-LIFE vampire to kiss and you can let US ALL know what it’s really like .. good luck with that… Think of GOOD questions to ask or just let them know how much we APPRECIATE them and be on your way!! ..now kissing Rob Pattison? yeah baby, I’m QUITE SURE it’s a trip to Heaven and back – Please don’t DRIVE them away from the Twilight SAGA – show some respect!!!!!!! please!!!

  10. Cindy Says:

    QUIT hating on Kristen – She is a beautiful young lady who did very well as Bella Swan and was a PERFECT match to our Edward Cullen a.k.a. Robert Pattinson (LOVE him) PLEASE PLEASE for the rest of us – don’t make them wish they never did the movie!!! We (I) NEED them for the rest of the Saga!!! DON’T JUDGE THEM – JUDGE YOURSELF!!!!

  11. Rocajo Says:

    Kristen is very young and thinks she knows what she wants. She was absolutely horrible in Twilight. All that studdering, face twitching, and line deliverly is probably what’s bugging her about the Franchise now. Her dad even said so (it wasnt a good movie) We all love the movie because of the book. But let’s face it, the acting and directing was atrocious! I’m still going to buy the DVD and I’m still going to see New Moon. But some of you are right, Kristen Stewart is replacable. Not many of us would blink twice. As long as the keep Rob, who cares. She really needs to smoke some more weed and chill the hell out!

  12. lg Says:

    people need to lay off her. magazines and news people always switch around what some say. She is actually very talented as an actress. If i was in her situtation i would propably call it phycotic also and the movie was good but not great. also, some of the questions are kind of bull and just plain stupid. PEOPLE NEED TO BACK OFF IM ON HER SIDE COMPLETELY. finally her use of foul language is fine with me just because almost everyone uses it and just because she is an actress it should not matter. basically she can say anything she wants and i support her for speking her mind and people should not interprt things the wrong way.

  13. Lawrence Says:

    I apologize to Kristen. It was wrong of me to characterize her with respect to why she spurned Rob’s marriage proposal. I’m sorry and regret my words. I should have given you the benefit of the doubt and assumed that: 1) you didn’t take Rob seriously since it had been a long day and everyone was tired and he may have gotten caught up in a kind of romantic emotional moment, 2) that you were simply being loyal to your boyfriend, and 3) you simply wanted to place your career interests over marriage since you are only 18.

  14. lilly Says:

    no one is bashing twilight the franchise… her dad’s comment was about the oscars and why she and rob were invited. not because it was an award winning movie but for ratings.
    she liked the book and cares about the project – she says this all the time. it’s the rabid fan events and the media attention and the way summit is trying to whore them out that she is uncomfortable with. she still needs to control her own career and over exposure for a serious actor is not necessarily a good thing. i agree with the author here.

  15. Kate Says:

    ok one it wouldnt have been twilight without kristen stewart and i think everyone needs to give her a damn break cuz guarantee non of you bashing her could handle all the stuff her and rob are shoved into second she didnt bash her fans she said they ask bullshit questions and asking her what it’s like to kiss a vampire is a beyound bullshit question becuz hello realty check he anit a real vampire your gunna ask her that u might as well ask sarah michelle gellar what it was like to be reserected from the dead and third for all you saying she could or should leave did you ever think if she did that robert pattinson would probably do it to becuz you cant replace that kind of chemistry or friendship they have at the drop of a hat twilight is their movie geez agian give the damn girl a break

  16. m.heth Says:

    ok. so yes. they MAY have said this. but they have their opinions. and to agree with Kristen stewart.. they are bullshit questions.. “what’s it like to kiss a vampire”? im sorry. if i had a chance to ask them a question. it wouldn’t be that. its a STORY.. he’s not an actual vampire.. therefor.. she never has! lol. some of the questons are bullshit. and yes. going from the shadows to spot light like that is psychotic and she has every right so say it.
    so there. she’s great as the character bella in twilight :]

  17. toto Says:

    part of the reason that rob did the job is because of ks so if she quits…
    i hope he doesnt if she decides not to i will be so pissed off

  18. HolyMoly Says:

    You guys act like Kristen fucking killed someone.

    Why the fuck do all you hate her so much? Is it because you’re jealous? I don’t get it, you gang up on her, bash her, just to make yourself feel better for not being able to get half as close to Rob like she was able to.

    Grow up people. If it wasn’t for Kristen, Rob NEVER would have been in Twilight…look at yourselves, calling her nitpicky, when she’s not, and yet YOU Twilight “fans” are nitpicky yourselves.

  19. AV Says:

    Let’s throw you haters in front of hundreds of screaming people with camera flashes going off in every direction and people pushing you and pulling you around, trying to smile and look NORMAL all the while YOU trying to answer questions while you can barely even hear, speak, OR EVEN THINK.

    No, that’s not psychotic at all, stupid Twilight fans.

  20. toto Says:

    it would suck if they stopped making the movies though
    i love it when books get made into movies
    and i loved the twilight saga as well
    i will be so disappointed if she quite she such a good actress and she is able to do it and i think she should not make her decision based on all of the twilight fans she better than that

  21. christina rueda Says:

    Kristen stewart is a great actress. she is real, and speaks the truth.

  22. marley Says:

    If you offered me millions of dollars to be asked dumb questions and kiss Rob P. I would DO IT and shut the hell up! I am so tired of whining actors acting so put upon. SHE signed up for this…it wasn’t as if she was conscripted into this oh-so-horrible situation of being a famous actress with lots of money. I think she is entitled to be irritated by the mania but she is being COMPENSATED for her time! This is in an industry that is dependent on public opinion and she is naive if she thinks otherwise. To belittle the work and the fans is a rookie mistake and only shows how immature she really is.

  23. Lia Says:

    I agree with the article!! I mean some fans ask the most rediculous questions!! “What’s it like to be biten by a vampire?” What’s up with that?

  24. coco Says:

    I like Kristen. I like Twilight. Leave it alone.

    the end

  25. Lawrence Says:

    Well Kristen’s wonderful fan interaction in Tokyo certainly countered whatever she said in Nylon.

  26. Lawrence Says:

    Please take a look at the YouTube “ROB&KRIS-LOVERS IN JAPAN.” Me thinks there is something very real in both their hearts for each other, and we as fortunate fans witnessing this should be very happy for them.

  27. Lawrence Says:

    Let’s try to make this potentially beautiful relationship happen. Ladies, please team up and communicate with Kristen that you want this. Us innocent MEN will handle it with Rob, to try again (because Kristen’s given him a signal in Tokyo), that he should send her flowers, take her out… alot, to play piano and sing to her, slow dance with her, (even kiss her secretly), and tell her privately how much he really loves her. And then ladies, when you come back to us with an indication that Kristen’s truly ready to respond affirmatively to another marriage proposal from Rob … we do what it takes to help make that happen.

  28. Team Volturi Says:

    The idea that a percentage of my ticket money will be going to her for New Moon completely disgusts me.This girl is just some ungratefull winning spoiled little b*tch.My mother works 4 jobs a day to keep afoot while she always dreamed of something bigger and look at her here winning about sucess in life.You don’t deserve what you are blessed with Kristen or should I call you Bitchen.Hundreds of millions of people around the world
    are unemployed,starving,bereft and can’t afford education and here you are blessed with everything those people don’t have and that unlike you actually deserve it and all you can do is sitback and complain so I am just going to tell you one thing: You should just do what some of the other comments have said and
    give your money away to charity if you dislike your sucess and wealth so much,but you really aren’t going to do such a thing are you? So just shut your disgusting mouth up you second hand actress!!! and start giving thanks for what you do have and don’t complain anymore!!! She just doesn’t realize that when this franchise is over and people start seeing her as Kristen Stewart and not Bella anymore they will not go see her films because the reality is that she is a very unlikable nasty person.Has already proven it more times and ways taht what you are reading here.So let her do what she wants because when the franchise is finally over we will all have the last laugh.:)

  29. Rocajo Says:

    Wow! Is Kristen Stewart paying some of you people? Were all entitled to our own opinion. We get it! You think shes great and
    we should back off. Nobody’s hatin on that skinny legged chicken. In my personal opinion is that I dont know her personally but I know bad acting when I see it. She sucks! She should be use to the Hollywood limelight, she grew up in it for Christ sake! Rob doesnt need her to continue with this franchise. He is Twilight! Even one is waiting anxiously for his next film to come out. Everyone cant wait to see Little Ashes and How to be. What’s the name of that Indie movie that Kristen has coming out this month????? I cannot even recall the name. That is how important Kristen Stewart is to Robert Pattinsons career. Most of us dont care what shes up to next. Dont let me get started on her sense of style or lack there of. What’s up with those “come fuck me” stilleto’s with every off the shoulder dress. Her man Michael must of told her ONE TIME “baby you look sexy in black patent leather stillettos and an off the shoulder dress.” Because she has no other style which makes her really boring. Her taste in clothes bothers me more than her bad acting. I dont really care about her reaction or lack of interest in the Twilight fans. Like I said, she is replaceable. Tell me how many of us would not go and see New Moon if she wasnt in it? Kristen is a very pretty girl and could be a good actress one day but she aint there yet. Also, those of you who say that if it not were for Kristen, Rob wouldnt be there.” Well he’s there now and doesnt need her ass anymore. When he asked her to marry him it was a joke. He obviously says to a lot of chicks. They are just friends. Kristen isnt looking for another boyfriend. That little guy Michael has her nose wide open! He’s been doing her since she was 15 and unless he leaves her, she aint going no where. Rob knows this and could care less. He’s got plenty of women jockeying for a position in his bed!

  30. Brandon Says:

    Well here is a fact for all you Kristen haters. How would you feel if you made a movie, putting in all your effort, time, and motivation, then at the end of the movie all the fame goes to the guy who just stood there looking like he had to take a WILD DUMP the whole time (he says he wanted to eat her), but really? you would be like F thAT i will wait till im appreciated as a beutifull, great, absoulutely stunning green eyed girl who deserves to stand up here, not shodowed by this goof who just looks good :) lol, you know what i am saying.

  31. Laura Says:

    I think that all the people hatting on stewart are idiots. They don’t admit they are jelous. To all you who said Pattinson is a great actor, give me a fucking break, he sucks as an actor. Yes, stewart talked shit about the movie, yet pattinson has talked shit about the movie to, but you all are so in love with him that you let it pass by. Remember Pattinson got selected by Stewart to play the roll, so think before you talk crap, annoying twilight fans.

  32. lucy Says:

    Yes, the idiots are the ones “hatting” on Stewart because they are “jelous.” Funny that many of the posts defending her are from enlightened spelling bee champions who REALLY know how the world works. Stewart is a mediocre actress with more hubris than talent. Very disappointing because I enjoyed the books! The movies were never going to win awards but I would atleast like to watch actors who aren’t bratty little kids who think they are too cool for the movie. Why the fuck did she sign on then?

  33. Raven Says:

    Kristen is not a newborn in the entertainment industry. She’s been an actress for a long time and her family is in show biz so she knows how the game is played. She also knows publicity plays a major role in the job whether she likes it or not. It should not be a surprise to her that she has to repeatedly answer the same “stupid and bulls**t” questions or to be around “retarded and idiotic” fans if the movie is popular.

    I’ve tried to ignore her negative comments and arrogant attitude for a very long time hoping she would eventually get over it but she just gets worse! She and Rob have been on the publicity tour for many months and by now she should have it down to perfection answering the same old questions. EVEN I would be able to do it! I’m not expecting Kristen to say she loves everything about Twilight; however, it would be nice if just once she would say it was great to be in the film, it’s helped her career, and to stop acting like the fans have totally ruined her life.

    I also believe Kristen and her dad certainly have a right to their opinion about Twilight being good or bad…that’s not the problem. The problem is she attended the Oscars and apparently felt it was beneath her to be publically associated with the movie just because it’s not a “great” film. That’s totally arrogant and ungrateful!

    Unlike Kristen, Rob has always expressed his feelings about crazy fans and chaotic situations with humor, astonishment, and concern for the safety of the fans and himself. He’s never been condescending, arrogant, or called us names in any of his interviews. Why can’t Kristen learn by his example? I do not understand why Summit or someone close to her doesn’t help out with this issue.

    Anyway, it doesn’t matter because I’m no longer a fan. I’ve had enough. I’m tired of being dissed by someone who seems determined to make fans feel like fools for liking her and Twilight. I had intended to support her future projects after the Twilight series but I’ve had enough of her whining, complaining and rudeness. If she’s so down on Twilight and the fans then maybe she should LET SOMEONE ELSE HAVE THE ROLE!! Now more than ever, I totally appreciate Rob’s ability to be a gentleman, not take things too seriously, keep his sense of humor in the midst of pure chaos, AND be nice to fans. It’s really a shame Kristen hasn’t chosen to learn some of those same traits. It doesn’t cost anything, Kristen, and it would make all the difference in the world…especially the Twilight world!

  34. Maddie Says:

    I think her reactions are more than justified. She really didn’t have any idea how insanely huge this would get. I hadn’t heard of Twilight books til I saw the movie. So I didn’t have a clue either. Then BAM! Psychotic fans everywhere. I adore Kristen Stewart. She’s a phenomenal actress. She’s very intelligent, and articulate. I enjoy her interviews, and think she’s hilarious. She’s a normal 19 year old girl. She smokes, does the occasional weed, and says how she feels and doesn’t hold back anything. The situations she has been put in, have been “psychotic” and she is constantly being asked “bullshit questions”. How is she not just being an honest person. If anything it makes her real and human. People have to stop putting all these young stars up on such pedestals and turning them into some crazy role models. The stars don’t want that. Kristen would be more than happy just making her usual indie movies. She’s doesn’t give a crap about how much she’s paid. I adore the fact that she’d rather wear used clothes. You can’t get much more down to earth than that. LOL. Everyone should lay off her and Robert. Gosh, I shudder to think how I’d react if ever put in such a situation. Give the girl a break. Love Kris and Rob. Twilight is the bomb. Can’t wait for new moon. :)

  35. EDwards lil girlie! Says:

    I love TwilighT

  36. fan Says:

    i think all the bashers shd just shut up. how would u like it if u were thrown into a mob of enthusiastic (some even psychotic) fans and ppl were asking u stupid questions like “how is it like to kiss a vampire?” pls. rob is not even a vampire. although the movie wasn’t great, it’s good and ppl shd give credit to ALL the actors. and not praise some just because u’re crazy over them and criticise the other. why don’t u try acting out the part yourself if u think kristin didn’t do a good job? let’s see if u’ll find it easy then.

  37. Not a fan Says:

    For starters, the movie sucked compared to the book. The movie left out relevant information and important dialogue.

    However, considering the fact that Kristen is playing a lead role and should be promoting the movie, she needs to keep her negative comments to herself. If I were the director, I would be pissed.

    Furthermore, for Kristen to make negative comments about the story/plot in several interviews is sort of like the pot calling the kettle black. Her portrayal of Bella was poor, and her acting skills need work. She tries to ‘overdo it’ in several scenes, and in turn, ends up blinking and stuttering uncontrollably. It’s almost uncomfortable to watch.

    Robert Pattinson may have landed the role because of Kristen, but he made the movie, not Kristen. The other actors were great, as well. In fact, Kristen Stewart was really the only ‘poor choice’ made by the casting director. If Kristen left Twilight, it would probably be beneficial to Summit. Perhaps then they would find someone who is actually suitable for the role of Bella (someone who wouldn’t bash the author, fans or movie) and bring in more revenue at the box office.

  38. outsider Says:

    well i think tht we are makin a big fuss out of nothing.
    She is still in the movie (so u can relax)
    All u haters think u can do betta than her well prove it
    She was there and willing to do it while all the other people hu auditioned wer C.R.A.P(worse than her might b betta thn me)
    So wot if she disses twilight u lyk it
    She probobly sed those things because her dad sed she “wasnt goin to the oscars unless its a really good film” (not exact words used)
    enjoy the films let kristen do her job and when shes finished well then u can juge if it was her best performance worst or she just cant act
    And Finally dont juge people till uve juged yourself.

  39. belinda Says:

    i have to agree with rocajo well said
    im a supporter of rob
    i think rob can do much better than kristen , kristen called us fans retarded we the fans that put her where she is today
    robs down to earth a gentleman thats why i like him

  40. Annoymous Says:

    Kristen Stewart ruined the movie for me.
    I watched the film before reading the book and Kristen's awful acting killed the entire movie.
    And people were seriously worried about Rob Pattinson? He is so much of a better actor than Kristen Stewart, who is just a stuck-up unappreciative bitch. There are many other more talented and beautiful actresses out there with more personality than Kristen Stewart.
    I thought Bella was supposed to be a human in love with Edward in the film but Kristen portrayed her as an unemotional and serious zombie who keeps shaking her head and blinking her eyes for no reason.

    How retarded can she get by insulting the fans? IMO she can't act at all, who the hell cast her for the main role? Way to go Kristen, you ruined the entire series for me. The book is good but the film is just cheesy and a waste of money and time. With another actress as Bella I might have liked the film.

  41. Crystal Says:

    Ironic you would tell others to grow up while resorting to childish behaviour by asking is it because you are jealous and suggesting that it could be because they are not able to get half as close to Rob as she was.

    Take your own advie about growing up and leave the Your jealous crap and immature theroys to the kiddies. not everyone who bashes her, is jealous of her because she gets to be near Rob or whatever other reason. I know this may be hard to believe but not every thinks the guy is attractive.

  42. kuponut11 Says:

    Hey, dudes, stop being so unbelivably naive. Yes, if someone asked any normal person what it was like to kiss a vampire, we’d all be asking what that person was smoking. However the fact of the matter is, she’s an ACTRESS, she chose this as a profession, her daddy is in the business, she should be well aware of the criticisms one will recieve with this profession. And part of her job as an actress is to promote whatever they’re paying her for, and be gracious to the franchise that made her millions.
    I agree that the fan question is unbelivably silly, but those really obsessed twilight fans are what keep the franchise afloat, it’s her obligation to be gracious and just take it like a man, stop complaining !
    Think about it, if you worked in a coffee shop, and one of the customers was a rude grouch, would you just spit in their coffee? NO; because it’s impolite, and the money from their coffee is going into your paycheck.
    Stewart needs to be realistic, and so do the people defending her; especially if you think twilight wouldn’t be the same without her, if anything she killed the damn thing with her botox-injected-stoner-face. Twilight was doing well on its on as a novel, the only reason they made a movie is for profits; as a result,everything was rushed badly, the job was done half-arsed. And whats left? an overrated franchise with a lead actress who i suspect may have down syndrome and teeny boppers screeching like howler monkeys, praying to Pattinson every night as if he’s a god.
    Now, i’m not trying to bash on Twilight, i loved the series, read it before it became mainstream. But the way you people are so blinded puts the series in a light too bright, more than it deserves.
    Twlight is good, but it’s not godly, get over it! it’s an easy read, but it’s not going to be remembered in a 100 years time for it’s literecy.
    Kristen can’t act, accept that fact and get over it ! majority rules darlings, embrace it.

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