Michelle Trachtenberg almost played Bella in 'Twilight'

Michelle Trachtenberg has said that she almost played Bella in The Twilight Saga.

The Gossip Girl actress revealed that she was among the contenders for the role of Bella in the supernatural franchise.

"There was definitely interest here and there because there's only so few pale girls in Hollywood," Trachtenberg told Us Weekly.

The actress went on to say that she chose to turn down the role because she had already starred on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

"I already have Buffy," she said. "I've already done the vampire thing."

The role of Bella ultimately went to Kristen Stewart.

In March, Trachtenberg signed on to a comedy pilot about a group of co-workers at a large corporate firm.