Five Movies That Kristen Stewart Claims To Be The Best Out Of All The Films She's Been In

Kristen Stewart has spent years being defined by one role, but her own movie picks tell a much wider story.

From early thrillers to prestige dramas, her career has moved through a mix of tense, moody, and quietly intense films. In one interview, she named five movies she feels most proud of, and the list says a lot about the kind of work she gravitates toward.

Twilight may have made her famous, but these are the films she seems to value most. Read on.

Here are the five movies that showcase Kristen's greatness in her craft.

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That list comes with a few surprises.

That is based on her opinion, though. Her fans may agree that there's more than that.

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Before you get your hopes up, Twilight isn't one of them.

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But then again, a lot of your picks might not make it to KStew's list.

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1. Panic Room, which was directed by David Fincher, is the first one to be named.

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This psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat with its plot.

Although Kristen was young, her presence in the movie showed the potential of how good her acting career would be.

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2. A movie adaptation of Speak is the second pick.

If you still doubt how talented Kristen is, take a look at this film. The character had to take a vow of silence for a good part of the movie, and she had to convey everything without dialogue.

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The story is emotional enough to start with, but with Kristen's acting, the message was translated well in her silence.

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The film is up to her standards for good reason; it might not be for the faint-hearted, but if you do ever watch it, you'll be aware of how important the topic is.

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3. Get ready to get paranoid with Personal Shopper.

The movie was post-Twilight, and it deserved more hype as it shows how diverse an actor KStew really is.

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This movie is going to make you feel the haunting vibes for a while.

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4. We've got Seberg for the fourth pick.

Kristen is no stranger to thriller films, and this one just adds another variety to her repertoire. Seberg is a political thriller that provides a perspective on the incidents in the life of the character.

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This role allowed Kristen to bring life to an interesting person.

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5. Lastly, Spencer.

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When Kristen was announced to be playing Princess Diana, there was evident surprise from some people.

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It is understandable given the many film and series adaptations of Princess Diana's life.

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But Kristen's performance delivered and ensured that there was justice in her portrayal.

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Kristen Stewart might have been criticized harshly by many, but there's a reason why the industry is besotted with her. She brings talent and great transparency to the characters she plays.

She has the experience too, as she's been acting since she was a kid. There are more than five picks that are deserving.

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