Difference between Kristen Stewart and Emma Watson
Kristen Stewart and Emma Watson are two of Hollywood's hottest young stars. Both having starred in high-profile box-office smashes, both have also had remarkable careers, especially considering their young ages. In this article, we compare the careers of these remarkable actors.
Profile
Kristen Stewart was born on April 9, 1990. Although she has appeared in numerous films, it is in her role as Bella Swan in the massively popular Twilight Saga series that she became most famous.
Emma Watson was born on April 15, 1990. An English actor and model, Watson rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series of films.
Recognition
Kristen Stewart’s first major role was in the Hollywood hit Panic Room, where she was cast as the diabetic daughter of Jodie Foster. The film was garnered positive reviews, and Stewart was particularly noticed for her powerful-yet-understated performance. Her performance in the film in fact resulted in a nomination for a Young Artist Award. She was also the recipient of a BAFTA Rising Star award.
Emma Watson for her part stood out from the rest of the Harry Potter cast with her powerful performances. The Daily Telegraph described her performance as "admirable", and she was even said to have "stole[n] the show" by IGN. Watson also received acclaim for her performance in Philosopher's Stone, for which she received no less than five nominations, winning the Young Artist Award for Leading Young Actress.
Memorable Roles
As mentioned previously, Stewart is best known for her role as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga. She has also achieved recognition in Panic Room, Zathura, In the Land of Women, The Messengers, Adventureland, and in her most recent high profile film, The Runaways, in which she played the role of iconic female rocker, Joan Jett.
Emma Watson is most famous for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, a role she signed up for at the young age of nine. Previous to her big break, Watson had only acted in school plays. She has starred in no less than seven Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2010. She will reprise her role as Hermione Granger in what is reputedly the final installment of the Harry Potter series, the second installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In addition to the several awards that she has received for her roles in the series, Watson has also earned over £10 million. Watson has also embarked on a modeling career, beginning with the 2009 Autumn/Winter ad campaign of Burberry.
Similarities and Differences
Kristen Stewart
- First major role was in the Hollywood hit Panic Room, where she was cast as the diabetic daughter of Jodie Foster
- Was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her role in Panic Room
Emma Watson
- Rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series of films
- Received acclaim for her performance in Philosopher's Stone
- Embarked on a modeling career with the 2009 Autumn/Winter ad campaign of Burberry
