The love story between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen is one of the most famous relationships in pop culture, but Kristen Stewart is apparently not a fan of Edward.
For over a decade, the love story between Bella and Edward in the Twilight Saga has fascinated fans worldwide. However, two fan factions have formed: Team Edward (played by Robert Pattinson) and Team Jacob (played by Taylor Lautner).
The dynamic between the two main characters and their rivalry for Bella’s affection has sparked intense discussions among fans. Each team has its own arguments and reasons for believing that their favorite is the right partner for Bella.
But after all these years, lead actress Kristen Stewart has revealed a new perspective on her relationship with Edward. Kristen Stewart, who played the clumsy Bella Swan, is actually not a big fan of Edward, as she has now revealed in a podcast.
Kristen Stewart criticizes Edward’s behavior in the Twilight Saga
What exactly did she say? During an interview with the Not Skinny but Not Fat
podcast (via Entertainment Weekly), Kristen Stewart expressed her criticism of Edward’s behavior within the relationship. She emphasized that she personally would not have dealt with his controlling behavior patiently.
She notes that Edward often tried to control Bella’s decisions – especially when it came to life-changing situations. Kristen Stewart makes it clear that she would have ended the relationship immediately in such a situation, as she insists on her own freedom.
She says:
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He [Edward] tried to control, regardless of whether she [Bella] made a decision for herself or not. I would have broken up with him immediately. I mean, if I had said, ‘Hey, I want to try this,’ and he had replied, ‘No, that’s just for me,’ I would have said, ‘Well, that’s just for me: My whole life. Without you.’ […] It is important that you allow a girl to make her own decisions.
Stewart makes it clear that Bella had the right to make her own decisions, especially when it came to such life-changing things as transforming into a vampire. He actually didn’t want it all along, but she did. Kristen Stewart criticizes Edward’s excessive protective instinct and his tendency to control Bella’s life.
Here’s what else she says: Kristen Stewart simultaneously defends Bella against the claim that she was too dependent on Edward and that her whole life revolved around him. She argues that Bella’s actions should not always be interpreted as signs of weakness, but as expressions of her own desires and decisions.
While Kristen Stewart may not have the support of all fans for her viewpoint, some do agree with her views: The way Edward behaves in the series has led to controversial discussions, and for some, their relationship appears toxic.
Even though the Twilight Saga is over, the interest in the story and characters remains. The planned reboot of the series offers the opportunity to rethink and adjust the original films.
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