The Twilight Saga: What Is Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s Age at the Beginning and End of the Movie?

Let’s take a quick trip back to 2008. If you were around then, you probably remember how Twilight took over everything. Team Edward or Team Jacob? The debates were never-ending.

But beyond the love triangle and the whole vampire drama, there was a whole lot of off-screen hype too, especially when it came to the two main stars, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. These two weren’t just acting as the ultimate couple, they were the couple.

For almost four years, they were everyone’s relationship goals. But if you look closer, things weren’t all sparkling vampires and passionate kisses. In reality, their romance had its ups and downs, and let’s just say it wasn’t the fairy tale we imagined.

Still, the chemistry between the two was undeniable! Let’s dive in and see how old these two were when they first started filming, what went down with their relationship, and what they’re up to now. You might be surprised at how it all unfolded.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s Age When They Started Filming Twilight

Kristen Stewart, who played Bella Swan, was 18 years old when she first signed on for the role. Now, Bella’s supposed to be 17 in the film, so the actress was already a little older than the character.

Still, she nailed the awkward teen vibe, moving from sunny Phoenix to rainy Forks to live with her dad. Stewart had already built a solid career by then, starring in movies like Panic Room and Into the Wild. So, when she got cast, it was a pretty big deal.

Robert Pattinson, on the other hand, was 22 when he first stepped into the shoes of Edward Cullen, the mysterious, brooding vampire. But Edward is technically over 100 years old (thanks to being turned into a vampire in 1918), so he’s centuries older than Bella.

Still, Pattinson’s age wasn’t that far from his character’s, considering he was playing someone who looked 17 but had a lifetime of experience behind him. Before Twilight, Pattinson wasn’t exactly a household name.

Sure, he was Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, but he wasn’t the star yet. That all changed once he slid into Edward’s role, and suddenly, he was everyone’s vampire crush.

By the end of the film series (which concluded with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2), Stewart was 22 years old and Pattinson was 26 years old.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s Relationship

We all know Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart had insane on-screen chemistry, but what about off-screen? The two were like the ‘it’ couple of the early 2010s. It was kind of hard to separate their characters from the real people, and fans quickly got invested in their off-screen romance.

But they didn’t make it public right away. It wasn’t until 2009 that people started putting two and two together. That’s when they were seen together, and it all clicked—Stewart and Pattinson were an item. It wasn’t a big reveal or anything, but the paparazzi had a field day.

From their cute moments at red carpets to their whispered conversations in the corners of interviews, fans were all hooked. But the Twilight actors weren’t exactly putting it all out there. They were super private about their relationship, which only fueled more rumors.

The director of Twilight, Catherine Hardwicke, even said she noticed a lot of chemistry between them from the start of filming, even before they officially started dating. She told Josh Horowitz on Happy Sad Confused podcast, “I saw the sparks were flying so much.” No doubt, fans couldn’t help but ship them hard. 

When Did Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Break Up, and Who Are They Dating Now?

Stewart and Pattinson’s love story eventually hit a bump in the road. In 2012, the world found out that the Hollywood beauty had cheated on Pattinson with Rupert Sanders, her Snow White and the Huntsman director. That’s when a lot of people thought this was the end of their relationship.

The actor took some time away to process everything, and the couple went through a major rough patch. But here’s where things get even more interesting—after the scandal, the couple actually tried to work it out. They briefly reunited, and it looked like they might give it another go.

But in the end, they called it quits for good in 2013 and it was official! The Twilight romance was no more. Fast forward a few years, and both stars have moved on. Stewart found love with screenwriter Dylan Meyer. In fact, they got engaged in 2021, and the couple has been going strong ever since.

Meanwhile, Pattinson didn’t stay single for long either. He’s been dating model and singer Suki Waterhouse since 2018, and they got married before welcoming a baby girl this year. It’s clear both of them have found happiness away from the Twilight spotlight.