Stewart: 'I understand Twilight fans'

Kristen Stewart has revealed that she is grateful to Twilight's fans.

The actress explained that she is glad the movie has so many followers as it means she can keep returning to the franchise.

"I've never been so fanatical about something," she told Parade. "I never had that thing that I'm obsessed with. But I've followed things for years, like bands and movies and actors.

"I completely get what they're feeling. Personally, it's just so cool for me to be able to go back and follow a character for so long in successive movies. The fact that fans love them helps give me the chance."

Stewart, who plays Bella in the films, added that Twilight is more complex than critics believe.

"I know from the outside Twilight looks like a big commercial movie," she said. "But it was more difficult to play Bella than a lot of other parts I've done. And she's still developing, because I'm not finished yet. It's more of an exploration of a person's journey."

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