16 'Twilight' stars, ranked from least to most successful

Gabbi ShawApr 28, 2021, 01:24 IST

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The "Twilight" films were a huge part of culture following the first movie's release in 2008.
Most of the adult actors already had careers, but the Cullen siblings, the werewolves, and Bella and her classmates were essentially unknowns.
We've ranked all the former teens of Forks based on their careers since "Twilight."

Tyson Houseman has only appeared on-screen in one role post-"Twilight."

Tyson Houseman. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Alex Meraz has had small roles in action films like "Suicide Squad" and "Bright."

Alex Meraz. Miquel Benitez/Getty Images

Kiowa Gordon has moved from vampires to aliens on "Roswell, New Mexico."

Kiowa Gordon in February 2020. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Michael Welch has been steadily appearing on TV since "Twilight."

Michael Welch. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Justin Chon has now added director to his résumé.

Justin Chon. Gary Gershoff/Getty Images

Jackson Rathbone has a few projects lined up in the future.

Jackson Rathbone. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for The Creative Coalition

Ashley Greene has been appearing mainly in thrillers and TV movies.

Ashley Greene. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Click My Closet

Nikki Reed has stepped back from acting - though she did appear in her husband's Netflix series "V-Wars" - to concentrate on her sustainable jewelry brand, BaYou With Love.

Nikki Reed. Jason Merritt/Getty Images Entertainment

Nikki Reed has stepped back from acting - though she did appear in her husband's Netflix series "V-Wars" - to concentrate on her sustainable jewelry brand, BaYou With Love.

Kellan Lutz stars in CBS' "FBI: Most Wanted."

Kellan Lutz. Theo Wargo/Getty

Taylor Lautner hasn't had a movie role since 2016, but he did star on TV series "Cuckoo" and "Scream Queens."

Taylor Lautner. Sam Wasson/Getty Images

Mackenzie Foy had a pivotal role in "Interstellar," and she went on to star in "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" and "Black Beauty."

Mackenzie Foy. Paul Archuleta/Getty Images

Booboo Stewart starred in the Disney Channel movie series "The Descendants," and he had a recurring role on Netflix's "Julie and the Phantoms."

Booboo Stewart. George Pimentel/Getty Images for "The Grizzlies" Premiere And After Party

Christian Serratos might not have had the biggest part in "Twilight," but she received the role of a lifetime playing Selena Quintanilla in the Netflix series about her life.

Christian Serratos. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Christian Serratos might not have had the biggest part in "Twilight," but she received the role of a lifetime playing Selena Quintanilla in the Netflix series about her life.

Kristen Stewart stuck to indie movies for a few years after "Twilight," but she has now re-emerged into mainstream culture thanks to "Charlie's Angels" and "Happiest Season."

Kristen Stewart. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Kristen Stewart stuck to indie movies for a few years after "Twilight," but she has now re-emerged into mainstream culture thanks to "Charlie's Angels" and "Happiest Season."

Anna Kendrick has been the star of her own successful franchise ("Pitch Perfect") and received an Oscar nomination.

Anna Kendrick in 2015. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Robert Pattinson has leveraged the clout he earned from "Twilight" to become a legitimate, major movie star - and the next Batman.

Robert Pattinson. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

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16 'Twilight' stars, ranked from least to most successful

Tyson Houseman has only appeared on-screen in one role post-"Twilight."

Alex Meraz has had small roles in action films like "Suicide Squad" and "Bright."

Kiowa Gordon has moved from vampires to aliens on "Roswell, New Mexico."

Michael Welch has been steadily appearing on TV since "Twilight."

Justin Chon has now added director to his résumé.

Jackson Rathbone has a few projects lined up in the future.

Ashley Greene has been appearing mainly in thrillers and TV movies.

Nikki Reed has stepped back from acting - though she did appear in her husband's Netflix series "V-Wars" - to concentrate on her sustainable jewelry brand, BaYou With Love.

Kellan Lutz stars in CBS' "FBI: Most Wanted."

Taylor Lautner hasn't had a movie role since 2016, but he did star on TV series "Cuckoo" and "Scream Queens."

Mackenzie Foy had a pivotal role in "Interstellar," and she went on to star in "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" and "Black Beauty."

Booboo Stewart starred in the Disney Channel movie series "The Descendants," and he had a recurring role on Netflix's "Julie and the Phantoms."

Christian Serratos might not have had the biggest part in "Twilight," but she received the role of a lifetime playing Selena Quintanilla in the Netflix series about her life.

Kristen Stewart stuck to indie movies for a few years after "Twilight," but she has now re-emerged into mainstream culture thanks to "Charlie's Angels" and "Happiest Season."

Anna Kendrick has been the star of her own successful franchise ("Pitch Perfect") and received an Oscar nomination.

Robert Pattinson has leveraged the clout he earned from "Twilight" to become a legitimate, major movie star - and the next Batman.