‘I’d Rather Fake Anything Else’: Kristen Stewart Tells Us The One Part Of Acting She Used To ‘Dread,’ And How She Got Over It

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Kristen Stewart, born in April and now 35 years old, has spent a lifetime captivating audiences through the camera lens. While she’ll always be associated with the Twilight Saga, which catapulted her to international fame, she transformed that popularity into a genuine acting career. She collaborated with renowned directors, starred in blockbuster productions, and honed her skills over the years. In her newest movie, Love Me, Stewart provides the voice for a buoy – yes, a floating buoy – as it attempts to bond with a satellite (voiced by Steven Yeun) in a thought-provoking sci-fi comedy that delves into various aspects of human nature. This experience prompted Stewart to contemplate her acting journey deeply.

Throughout her multifaceted career, Kristen Stewart has showcased an impressive range of performances, from leading action-thrillers such as “Charlie’s Angels” and “American Ultra,” to convincingly portraying Princess Diana in the intricate film “Spencer.” In a candid conversation with TopMob, Stewart revealed one aspect of acting she has consistently found difficult – delivering laughter convincingly. Laughing authentically can pose a significant challenge for actors who must do it on command, often repeatedly, to appear genuine. And according to Stewart, this is something she has always struggled with.

In the past, I found it incredibly challenging. To put it bluntly, it was something I would dread. It felt like saying, “Tomorrow, there’s a lighthearted scene and I’ll be as dry as a desert.” It was the worst. It felt unnatural, fake to the core. If I had to feign anything, I’d rather it be anything else but laughter. What I needed was a genuine laugh-inducer. I needed a laugh, plain and simple. Sometimes, just forcing a laugh can make you laugh.

It’s likely one of the finest moments for an actor when you’re given a chance to perform a huge laugh scene. In such instances, the laughter between you and your fellow actors gets so infectious that it turns genuine, causing you to continue laughing. Check out this blooper reel from Kristen Stewart’s delightful holiday comedy Happiest Season to see it in action:

It’s great luck for an actor when they get to play a big laugh scene, and the laughter with their co-stars becomes so catchy that it turns real. Here, watch this blooper reel from Kristen Stewart’s holiday comedy Happiest Season to see what I mean:

Or in an even more simplified version: It’s awesome for an actor when they can play a big laugh scene and the laughter becomes contagious, turning real. Check out this blooper reel from Kristen Stewart’s holiday comedy Happiest Season:

All three versions convey the same idea but in different levels of complexity.

In a unique approach to depicting human emotions, the film “Love Me” delves into this topic, leading to an intriguing idea: creating artificial laughter in a robot or AI. To foster some kind of bond, the character played by Kristen Stewart imitates another character portrayed by Stewart, who is a popular social media influencer, on online videos. This involves adopting expressions of joy and humor, even when situations aren’t. This train of thought led me to ponder over the complexities of acting.

Starting from January 31st, you’ll have the chance to discover “Love Me” on the big screen. Once you’ve watched it, don’t forget to check out our guide to movies opening in 2025 to plan your future cinematic adventures.

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2025-01-28 20:41