In 2002, Kristen Stewart had her breakthrough at age 12 with her role as the daughter of Jodie Foster’s character in David Fincher’s thriller Panic Room.
Nicole Kidman and Hayden Panettiere were originally intended to portray Meg and Sarah Altman, the film’s mother and daughter.
Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart share a tense moment as mother and daughter in the 2002 thriller Panic Room (Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing)
According to director David Fincher, the actress who was originally cast for the role of Sarah was “very feminine and girlish and all those things, and just irritated me beyond belief.” Film School Rejects reports that he preferred Kristen’s “tomboy-ish, androgynous quality.”
The film was released in the United States and Canada on March 29, 2002, just days before Kristen Stewart turned 12 on April 9, 2002.
After two weeks of filming in January 2001, Nicole Kidman was injured on the set and replaced by Jodie Foster. At the time, Kristen Stewart was ten years old. Jodie Foster was 38 when filming and turned 39 on November 19, 2001.
Jodie Foster’s character signals Kristen Stewart to stay quiet in a suspenseful scene from Panic Room (Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing)
After her breakout role in Panic Room, Kristen Stewart quickly became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after young actresses. Over the next several years, she starred in various films, culminating in her global recognition as Bella Swan in the Twilight saga. After completing the blockbuster series, Kristen was ready to take on new projects and explore different facets of her acting career.
In January 2016, Kristen Stewart kept herself busy by working on several projects.
Kristen Stewart wears her brown hair in curls at the 2015 National Board Of Review Gala in New York held on January 5, 2016 (Credit: Rob Rich / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
Unfortunately, the workload became a little too overwhelming. Kristen, who attended the 2015 National Board of Review Gala in New York, said she was ready to pause her career.
Kristen Stewart stuns in a white textured mini dress and black-and-white pointed-toe pumps at the 2016 National Board of Review Gala
The previous day, Kristen wore an all-black ensemble from Karl Lagerfeld’s Pre-Fall 2016 collection. This time, she turned in a lighter direction, wearing a white dress from the same line.
Kristen Stewart completes her look with chic black-and-white Chanel mules featuring signature pearl-embellished heels
The actress wore a delicately beaded bow-and-mesh dress with pearl-heeled iconic toe cap pumps. Both are also from Chanel’s Pre-Fall 2016 collection.
Kristen Stewart smiles in a white-and-pearl-embellished Karl Lagerfeld dress
Kristen didn’t share any particular plans regarding her hiatus. She only mentioned her desire to take a break in her living room.