The Santa Barbara International Film Festival premiered a Snow White and the Huntsman reunion on Friday night when Charlize Theron appeared to present former co-star Kristen Stewart with the American Riviera Award for her Oscar-nominated performance as Princess Diana in Spencer of Neon. .
Oscar winner Theron praised Stewart for her “real commitment” to her work, which is evident in everything she does. She saved special words for Stewart’s performance in Pablo Larrain’s film. “It was so fun to watch your career trajectory,” Theron said. “Your latest film, Spencer, I must say that this is my favorite work to date. It’s not an easy task to play the most iconic figure in modern history, but you let us get to know this character. You allowed us to look into her soul in the most tactful and heartbreaking way.
Stewart accepted the trophy, saying she was “in such a good place to get it”. Before the lively presentation, Theron Stewart, dressed in a Chanel gown, sat across from Indiewire Editor-in-Chief Anne Thompson to answer questions about her career. The main event featured clips from her career, including films such as Panic Room, Zatura: A Space Adventure, Into the Wild, Adventureland, Still Alice, Runaways, Twilight ”, “The Happiest Season”, “Clouds of Sils Maria”, “Personal Shopper” and, of course, Spencer.
The 31-year-old has been in the public eye for most of her life, but when asked to talk about the moment she found out how famous she really is, Stewart said it had something to do with paparazzi and marijuana. “I remember two days before the release of Twilight, I was sitting on the porch with my dog, and I got spanked for the first time … I sat and smoked,” she said. “I remember that moment fondly.”
It’s the same with a franchise. Of Twilight, Stewart said, “All of their flaws are their strength, because we just wanted them to be the best they could be,” she told Thompson. “We were all so young.”
In addition to a busy awards season and all the attendant commitments, Stewart has admitted to being busy making the film, which will make her directorial debut. “I’m trying to put together a film right now,” she said. “I have a couple balls in the air. I’ll tease you with this, but I’m very excited. The worst thing is when you can’t tell everyone at once.”
Although she didn’t reveal details, Stewart has been set to direct The Water Chronology, a film adaptation of Lydia Yuknavich’s memoir. On camera, she will star alongside Viggo Mortensen, Scott Speedman and Lea Seydoux in David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future. “I’m a masochist,” she said of acting. “I love how scary it is.”
The 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, hosted by UGG, runs through March 12. Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Aunjanue Ellis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, Caitriona Balfe, Ariana DeBose, Alana Heim will take part in it. , Emilia Jones, Troy Kotzur and Simon Rex, among others.
See Stewart’s acceptance speech and other highlights below.