Happiest Season, an LGBT holiday romance film starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis, was released. The film provided representation for LGBTQ+ relationships in a mainstream holiday movie.

Lizzie, a film starring Kristen Stewart and Chloe Sevigny about Lizzie Borden, was released by Saban Films and Roadside Attractions. The film received mixed reviews.

Ang Lee's war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, in which Kristen Stewart co-starred, was released. This film offered a unique cinematic experience with its high frame rate technology.

Certain Women, a film Kristen Stewart joined in 2015, was released. This marked another addition to her filmography in independent cinema.

Equals, a futuristic love story starring Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult, was released. The film explored themes of love and emotion in a dystopian society.

Anesthesia, an indie drama about a group of New Yorkers, in which Kristen Stewart appeared, was released by IFC Films.

Summit Entertainment announced that Kristen Stewart would play Bella Swan in the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's novel Twilight. This was a pivotal moment in her career, leading to global stardom.

Kristen Jaymes Stewart was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. to John Stewart, a stage manager and television producer, and Jules Mann-Stewart, a script supervisor and filmmaker. This marked the beginning of her life and eventual career as an actress.