She is most known for her part as “Bella” in “The Twilight Saga,” an American film series in which she appeared stunning, personable, and won the hearts of many men. Here are seven lesser-known facts about Kristen Stewart that you should be aware of.

She grew up with parents who worked in the entertainment industry.

Kristen Stewart’s father, John Stewart, worked for Fox as a stage manager and television producer, while her mother, Jules Mann-Stewart, was a screenwriter and film director.

Kristen Stewart’s first acting role was in a Christmas play at her elementary school.

Kristen Stewart never intended to be an actress, but after seeing her parents in front of the camera, she opted to pursue a career as a screenwriter/director. She began performing at the age of eight in her school’s Christmas play.

Kristen Stewart’s first industry recognition

The New York Times lauded her performance in the film “Speak,” based on the novel of the same name, saying, “Ms. Stewart crafts a realistic heroine full of grief and turmoil.”

The Twilight Saga starts

On November 16, 2007, Kristen Stewart and Summit Entertainment announced that she would be playing Isa “Bella” in Stephenie Meyer’s romance novel.

In a relationship with her “Speak” co-star

In an interview with Vanity Fair, she disclosed that she was dating Michael Angarano, her “Speak” co-star

In 2012, the highest-paid actress was

Kristen Stewart was named the highest-paid actress of 2012 by Forbes, with total earnings of $34.5 million.

Controversies with her lover, Robert Pattinson, since the filming of Twilight

Robert Pattinson and she had a low-key romance. When U.S. Weekly published the couple’s images in public, she even recognized their relationship. At People Magazine, Stewart delivered a public apology to Robert Pattinson.

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