Kristen proved herself to be a superb actor after her breakthrough role, earning multiple honors, including being the first American to get the prestigious Cesar Award, the French counterpart to the Oscars, for her exceptional performance in the film Cloud of Sils Maria. She also won several other awards, including being named one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses. Stewart was born on January 21st, 1990, in Burbank, California, the only child of Peter Thomas Stewart, a television director, and Joanna Lee Robertson, a former model and actress. Her mother is of Scottish and Ukrainian descent, while her father is of Irish and German descent. Kristen started acting at a very young age, appearing in various commercials when she was only five years old. She later went on to appear in such films as The Runaway Bride (2005), Serendipity (2001), Moulin Rouge! (2002), and Twilight (2008). Her career took off after she appeared in the critically acclaimed film, which launched her into fame at the age of 19. She played Bella Swan, a teenage girl who falls in love with a werewolf, in both the original movie and its sequel, The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009). Bella's character became so popular that there have been many rumors about her future career plans.