The love story of a young girl and a vampire described in Stephanie Meyer's book “Twilight” in 2005 made a splash.
Already in the first week, a circulation of 100,000 copies was sold only in the United States, providing the novel with the status of a bestseller.
The adaptation of such a successful work was a matter of time and did not take long to wait: already in 2008 the first part of the “twilight” saga was released.
The film version of the relationship between Isabella Swan and Edward Cullen turned out to be even more successful than the original book: with a budget of only 37 million dollars, the film raised almost 400 million.
The number of his fans (mainly fans) is completely immeasurable. Such popularity helped not only the creators who made a lot of money, but also the actors, providing them with recognition and fame.
Let's remember the main stars of the film then - 11 years ago, and see what happens to them now.
10. Cam Gigandet
The performer of the role of a nomadic vampire James even before Twilight was known for his leading role in the youth sports drama “Never Give Up,” in which he played the main antagonist. The on-screen struggle with the Cullen family did not bring him any particular dividends: the directors did not line up in front of him.
After 2008, he continued to act in films, but was not seen in major projects, although Burlesque with Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane and Cher, as well as Shepherd with his participation are worthy of attention.
9. Peter Facinelli
The actor began his career in 1995, however, he received his first prominent role only 13 years later. It is not hard to guess, we are talking about the role of Carlisle Cullen in the vampire saga.
His character was one of the least "insane" for many viewers, but a breakthrough in his career also did not happen.
Facinelli generally has a rather complicated relationship with the cinema, but he is not bad in the series, especially the role of Dr. Fitch Cooper, nicknamed “Doctor Coop” in the television series “Jackie's Sister”.
8. Jackson Rathbone
Rathbone, like the two previous actors, reached the peak of popularity in Twilight. Neither before nor after he received a role that could compare in popularity with Jasper Hale, who lives with the Cullens.
However, he is only 34 years old, so he still has plenty of time to realize himself in a big movie. In addition, he is also engaged in music, being a member of the band "100 Monkeys".
7. Sarah Clark
Due to the fact that the main characters of Twilight were Bella, Edward and his family, not everyone will immediately remember the heroine of Sarah Clark.
And her role, by the way, was quite important - she was played by Isabella's mother. This work is the greatest success of Sarah in the movie, but even before the release of the vampire saga, she became famous on TV. The role of Nina Myers in the Fox project “24 Hours” earned her the Satellite Award in 2003.
6. Rachelle Lefebvre
When the Canadian actress was approved for the role of vampire Victoria in Twilight, she specifically watched YouTube videos about the habits of lions in order to look reliably in the frame.
Red-haired, like fire, and dangerous, like death itself, she perfectly got used to the role. Unfortunately, in the sequel, she was replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard, who, although she played well, but Rachelle liked the majority of her fans more.
Now Lefebvre, who turned 40 in the winter, is filming mainly on TV. She especially succeeded in her role in the CBS series Under the Dome, based on Stephen King's novel.
5. Ashley Greene
The role of Alice Cullen became the third in her career for young Ashley Greene (previously she starred only in episodes). Her character, although not the main one, still had enough screen time. She also appeared in all sequels, practically not working on other projects.
Now Ashley is only 32, she is young enough and attractive in order to get a lot of big roles.
4. Anna Kendrick
Apart from the leading actors, Anna Kendrick is the most famous and successful on our list. After Twilight, she managed to build a successful career, and given that she is only 33, this is probably not her peak.
In 2009, she starred in the film "I would have been in heaven," for which she received an Oscar nomination in the category "Best Supporting Role". This was followed by the commercially successful Perfect Voice and two sequels.
3. Taylor Lautner
After the first part was released, the female half of the fans divided into two camps: some considered Edward Cullen to be the main handsome, and the second - Jacob Black. The debate on this subject was very hot, as the fanatics of both guys did not want to admit defeat.
However, there was also a third group, not so big, whose members believed that both heroes were equally good.
If the beauty of the actors and the coolness of their heroes is a subjective concept, then their success can be assessed quite objectively.
Taylor Lautner has not yet become a star, and remains a muscular werewolf from the friend zone, not playing any more noticeable role.
2. Robert Pattinson
Pattinson began his acting career as a child, already at the age of 15 he made his debut on the stage. He came to the cinema in 2004, having received a secondary role in the film "The Ring of the Nibelungs."
A year later, he signed a contract for the role of Cedric Diggory in the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and two years later it was announced that he was approved for Twilight. The success that fell on him after the premiere is hard to describe.
Nevertheless, millions of fans and huge fees brought him not only joy: until now, Robert is struggling to realize himself outside the image of a glamorous vampire.
He repeatedly stated that he did not like this role, as he wanted to be remembered for something more significant.
1. Kristen Stewart
Despite the fact that many Kristen Stewart scolded many for their "wooden" acting and unchanging facial expressions, in 2010 the BAFTA committee presented her with an award in the nomination "Rising Star".
In 2012, Forbes magazine called her the highest paid actress, but after the completion of the saga her fees decreased significantly.
As for the current state of affairs of Sewart, in the autumn she will appear in the restart of “Charlie's Angels”