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Kristen Stewart Labels 'Twilight' as a 'Gay Movie'

The actress, known for her advocacy of LGBTQ+ issues, interprets the film's themes of oppression as having queer undertones.

  • Actress Kristen Stewart, who identifies as queer, has recently stated in an interview that she views the 'Twilight' series, which catapulted her to fame, as a 'gay movie'.
  • Stewart's comments are based on her interpretation of the film's themes of oppression and desire for what could be destructive, which she sees as having queer undertones.
  • Stewart has been a champion of LGBTQ+ issues and has been officially out as queer in Hollywood since 2017.
  • Stewart's queer identity has influenced her recent creative choices, including her upcoming film 'Love Lies Bleeding', which features a lesbian relationship.
  • Stewart first publicly came out during her opening monologue on 'Saturday Night Live' in 2017, where she addressed then-President Donald Trump's tweets about her.
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