After her breakthrough in young adult films, Kristen Stewart deliberately built a career in smaller-scale, often European arthouse work. From a young lawyer in rural America to Princess Diana: these films show her range most clearly.
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Certain Women (2016): Beth Travis
As a young lawyer who has to drive for hours every week to teach an evening class to a small group of students, Stewart plays one of three interwoven storylines in this understated drama.
Clouds of Sils Maria (2014): Valentine
As the personal assistant of a celebrated actress played by Juliette Binoche, Stewart plays a key role in this European drama about youth and aging in the film industry.
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Adventureland (2009): Em Lewin
As a student who falls in love during a summer job at an amusement park, Stewart plays one of her first bigger adult roles after her breakthrough.
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Still Alice (2014): Lydia
As the daughter of a linguist diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, Stewart plays a supporting role in this moving drama.
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Into the Wild (2007): Tracy
As a young woman the protagonist meets on his journey across America, Stewart plays a smaller role in this adaptation of Jon Krakauer's book about Christopher McCandless.
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Spencer (2021): Diana, Princess of Wales
As Princess Diana during a fraught Christmas weekend with the royal family, Stewart delivers one of her most acclaimed later roles. The film emphasizes the psychological pressure of royal life over strict historical fact.
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Happiest Season (2020): Abby
As a woman who joins her girlfriend for a family Christmas without knowing her family isn't aware of their relationship, Stewart leads this holiday comedy.
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Personal Shopper (2016): Maureen
As a personal shopper who is also trying to contact her deceased twin brother, Stewart leads this atmospheric drama by Olivier Assayas.
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Crimes of the Future (2022): Timlin
In David Cronenberg's sci-fi drama about bodily transformation in the near future, Stewart plays a bureaucrat documenting the protagonist's changes.
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Speak (2004): Melinda Sordino
As a teenage girl who stops speaking after a traumatic experience, Stewart leads this adaptation of Laurie Halse Anderson's young adult novel.
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Love Lies Bleeding (2024): Lou
As a reclusive gym manager who falls head over heels for an ambitious bodybuilder, Stewart leads this violent romantic thriller, one of her best-received roles ever.
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Twilight (2008)
Twilight tells the story of Bella Swan, a teenage girl who falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious immortal vampire. Stewart plays Bella in a restrained and vulnerable way, perfectly conveying the intense and awkward teen romance between a human and a vampire.
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