Kristen Stewart Suggests a Lesbian Twist for a Twilight Reboot

Kristen Stewart, known for playing Bella Swan in the original Twilight saga, discussed the possibility of a new series where the character is depicted as a lesbian. Speaking on the Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen podcast, she said a reboot could flip the classic love story for greater LGBTQQIAAP2S+ visibility. Alia Shawkat, Stewart’s co-star from The Wrong Girls, chimed in with a humorous line about Bella coming out, which made Stewart laugh.

Stewart, who identifies as bisexual, welcomed the notion and imagined her real-life spouse, Dylan Meyer, penning the screenplay, even riffing a provocative line of dialogue. One outlet highlighted the actress’s desire to see more diverse representation in the beloved franchise.