4 Stars Were In the Running to Play Bella in 'Twilight' Before Kristen Stewart was Cast, Including 1 Who Turned Down an Audition

Eva Longoria has some amazing women in her life. The ‘Flamin Hot’ director recently shared a gallery of photos and videos from her “life lately” and it’s clear she’s been in good company with friends like Kerry Washington and Camila Cabello.A post shared by Eva Longoria Baston (@evalongoria)In one of the videos, Longoria, who celebrated Nicaragua’s first Miss Universe win, is dancing alone to Dolly Parton’s ‘Island in the Stream’ before Washington joins her for an epic shimmy showing off their line dancing.

Ellise Shafer “Twilight” catapulted Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to fame when it first premiered in 2008, leading the two to fruitful careers on screen. But who would play Edward Cullen and Bella Swan if the saga was rebooted today? According to Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first “Twilight” film, Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega “would be perfect” as the star-crossed lovers.

Robert Pattinson landed a star-making role playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise. However, he almost wasn’t cast over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough for the part.

Catherine Tate returns as Donna Noble in Doctor Who special The Star Beast, as she reunites with the Tenth Doctor, David Tennant. The last time she was seen, Donna's mind was wiped in order to protect her from knowledge that would destroy her. In the new instalment, Donna recognises the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris) from her travels with the Doctor.The pair reunite but the Time Lord panics Donna may remember her past and she could die.

Bridesmaids made history when it premieres, and it’s in large part down to the movie’s incredibly talented cast of stars.

The casting directors for the Marvel Cinematic Universe have the magic touch when it comes to casting. They find the perfect character for each role!

Robert Pattinson‘s birthday turned into a mini Twilight reunion!

Earlier this year, there was a mini Twilight party at Robert Pattinson‘s birthday party!

love interest (and former boyfriend) Robert Pattinson’s birthday just for fun.It was a full-on Twi-union as Stewart showed up without an invitation (though she did ask permission to come in) to ’s 37th birthday gathering, where she was shocked to find Catherine Hardwicke, .“When walked into Rob’s birthday she’s like, ‘Catherine? Rob’s birthday? What’s going on?’ I go, ‘I kinda crashed it with Toni.’ And she goes, ‘Well, I crashed it too,’” Hardwicke revealed during a recent podcast interview, . Toni in this case is Toni Colette, who is friends with Hardwicke and recently finished working with Pattinson.Hardwicke said of the impromptu reunion, revealed on Josh Horowitz’s , “It was just like, ‘Oh, my God!’ We all hugged each other—like, this is so crazy and cool,” adding that Pattinson “of course” welcomed his ex to his party, as “he’s such a lovely person.”It’s so nice to hear that the exes are on good terms, as they went through a lot during their time as a couple and as the coleads of a major franchise.

Robert Pattinson is known as a heartthrob in Hollywood following his shot to stardom after starring in the Twilight saga. However, the film’s director Catherine Hardwicke is now revealing that the studio behind the franchise was not always Team Pattinson for the role of Edward and expressed concern over his looks during the casting process.

Gal Gadot‘s portrayal of Wonder Woman made her the leading lady of the DCEU, but she faced some stiff competition to book the part.

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth are so central to the success of the Hunger Games franchise that it is impossible to imagine the movies without them on the screen.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Welcome back to Panem! “The Hunger Games” franchise is officially revived with the release of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel film set many years before the rise of Katniss Everdeen. Based on the Suzanne Collins novel of the same name, the prequel centers on a young Coriolanus Snow as his experience mentoring District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird in the 10th Hunger Games shapes him into the villain fans of the franchise know well.

Robert Pattinson had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter franchise before he was cast as Edward Cullen in Twilight. That turned him into a mega-star.

The Twilight film franchise, based on author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels, helped lay the groundwork for a new generation of teen fantasy blockbusters.

Some of the ladies of Big Little Lies are together again!

, Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer know how to coordinate without twinning.On November 9, the low-key couple made a rare public appearance at the Academy Women's Luncheon hosted by Chanel at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Both decked out in Chanel, and held hands in classic black-and-white ensembles, though Stewart gave her look a splash of Gen Z appeal with a pair of cuffed wide-leg trousers.Of course, the 33-year-old actor has never sacrificed her grunge aesthetic while serving as of the sophisticated French luxury fashion house.

Some of the biggest names in entertainment were in attendance at the Academy Women’s Luncheon, which was timed perfectly to celebrate the end of the actors strike.

Miley Cyrus became one of the Disney Channel’s breakout stars after she was cast as Hannah Montana. However, it turns out that she faced some stiff competition for the role.

Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima are so in love that they celebrated their wedding twice with some very famous guests the second time around!