The Twilight Saga Cast Then Vs Now
Daniel Hoffman
Published Mar 07, 2026
After saying goodbye to the golden eye contacts and sparkling skin effects of Edward Cullen, Robert Pattinson has continued to be one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Pattinson has delivered impressive performances in films by some of the most intriguing filmmakers in the industry, including starring in David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis" and "Maps to the Stars," David Michôd's "The Rover" and "The King," Claire Denis' "High Life," the Safdie brothers' "Good Time," and Robert Eggers' "The Lighthouse." He's also proven to have an excellent grasp on regional dialects in films like "The Devil All the Time," and he got back into the blockbuster game when he starred in Christopher Nolan's daring action-thriller "Tenet." If that wasn't impressive enough, Pattinson will soon join the realm of on-screen superheroes by donning the cowl and cape for Matt Reeves' "The Batman."
Similarly, Kristen Stewart has become a mainstay of cinema ever since her breakthrough role as Bella Swan in the "Twilight" films. Not only did she take on another iconic role as the lead of "Snow White and the Huntsman," but she also riveted critics with her turn as Valentine in Olivier Assayas' film "Clouds of Sils Maria," for which she became the first American actress to win a César, the French equivalent of an Oscar. She's since continued to turn in riveting performances in high-brow film fare like "Still Alice" and "Personal Shopper," and she recently starred in a remake of "Charlie's Angels." She'll next be seen as Princess Diana in the biopic film "Spencer."
Of course, these aren't the only Cullen coven stars whose careers have continued to impress over the years. Peter Facinelli, who played the doting Dr. Carlisle Cullen, has also enjoyed some major career wins, including a celebrated role in TV's "Nurse Jackie," a memorable turn in "Supergirl," and a recurring part in "S.W.A.T.," just to name a few of his screen achievements. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Reaser, who already had an Emmy nomination for "Grey's Anatomy" under her belt before portraying the maternal Esme, has since wowed crowds with her work in shows like "The Good Wife," "Mad Men," "Manhunt," and "The Haunting of Hill House."
Nikki Reed, who played the unconquerable Rosalie Hale, has since starred in shows like "Sleepy Hollow" and "V-Wars," and Ashley Greene, who won fans over with her role as the fashionable soothsayer Alice, has appeared in films like "CBGB," "Wish I Was Here," and "Bombshell." Meanwhile, the actor who played the giant teddy bear vampire Emmett, Kellan Lutz, starred in films like "The Expendables 3" and became a series regular in the TV series "FBI: Most Wanted." As for Jackson Rathbone, who portrayed the sensitive and very thirsty Jasper Hale, he's starred in shows like "Finding Carter" and "The Last Ship." And Mackenzie Foy, who played the littlest Cullen, Renesmee, has also been steadily putting together an outstanding filmography with films like "Interstellar," "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms," and "Black Beauty."