Kristen Stewart Lets Her Guard Down in a Delightfully Candid New Interview - Equals - TIFF 2015

Vanity Fair's Krista Smith sits down with the star of Equals at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Kristen Stewart Lets Her Guard Down in a Delightfully Candid New Interview - Equals - TIFF 2015

[@SquirrelMasterx]

Help...I'm trapped in an endless loop of Kristen Stewart videos... ...must ...eat...food

[@allesmedvesek]

Just eat cookies that youtube baked for you

[@painiscupcake5433]

@@allesmedvesek Stew is more fitting

[@sageschannel8072]

I’m eating a & w lol

[@daisydoo1813]

Lol me too

[@junemartinez1533]

God, me too! lol

[@MsRaconteur]

It's so refreshing to be able to scroll down to a Kristen video and seeing really positive comments instead of super nasty/horrible comments like for the past 6 years. ;)

[@KTKZon58]

Haters gonna hate...lol. But you're right, there's definitely been a shift in the public perception of her, and she's grown into such great and powerful actress, that even when some douche DOES troll in the comments, you can't even take them seriously anymore

[@Tikv-ht5bx]

+c dean not really.. shes just not relevant anymore so people dont comment her. She is still actress who can literally only act 1 emotion in every movie. Shes still riding her Twilight fame. Its not trolling or hating, its reality.

[@MsRaconteur]

Marko Faslig LOL. You do realize she's gotten a ton of critical acclaim for critics the past two years, right? And she was the first American actress to win a Cesar award, which is much harder to get then an Oscar because there is no Harvey Weinstein to just buy one for you. It's 100% based on talent. Also, if you think that she isn't "relevant" anymore, you should check out the tabloids. They still have not left her anymore. Of course that's only if someone's "relevancy" is based on how much harassment they get from the papparazzi on a daily basis. She's working with some of the best directors today. Just because she's choosing not to do stupid blockbusters that people send her the scripts for, doesn't mean she isn't relevant. But thanks for trying.

[@FMRebs]

+MsRaconteur i know right? finally she has bloomed

[@MsRaconteur]

Frances Margaret Rebollido tbh I don't think it's about her blooming. I think she's always been very smart and I've always admired her indie films, but I think people are finally letting go of this media perception of her and giving her a chance. They're actually paying attention instead of just seeing what they want to see like before.

[@mikami096]

she's so smart and so passionate about her work, it inspires me and i honestly love her

[@superlex611]

She is always straight on the interview

[@TheMitropanosforever]

+arya stark It's good to feel inspired by intelligent human beings with strong opinions, rather that booty shaking bimbos of our time, and winter is coming.

[@melissalolol3088]

she cheated on her boyfriend dont look up to that

[@mikami096]

melissa lolol that doesn't change the fact that she's an intelligent and kind person. Everyone makes mistakes,

[@waynehedd]

+melissa lolol Cheating sucks but it's around 95% of the US population that cheats... at least she wasn't married with kids like all these other celebs...

[@scrainbow1234]

Being exactly the same kind of introverted person she is, I can read her like a book. Every mannerism and answer is so relatable and I have a newfound respect for her.

[@kokoleka808]

Perhaps her most articulate interview, not just in word choice, but in the way she combines and manipulates words, phrases and syntax, to get her point across.

[@thefezzXD]

+kokoleka808 The speech act of holding a conversation? Or as one normally would say, "Talking". Yeah, it's about time she showed us she could do that....

[@ipodmute3824]

+thefezzXD maybe you are just too stupid to understand her. I've understood her just fine. Go watch a jlaw video where she talks about farts --- that's about your IQ level

[@Angel-zs3uf]

She's said before that she prefers longer interviews cause there's more time to get into the conversation rather than 5mins on a late night talk show to humor the crowd.

[@Vesnicie]

I'm not sold yet. Ten seconds in and she's already confused "reserved" with "reposed". Or did she mean "composed". It's sort of along the lines of Sarah Palin's "refudiated".

[@ipodmute3824]

Snuggles McSquishbottom shut up

[@RiverSightPortugal]

I love how she hardly ever forms full sentences. Her mind goes way too fast for her mouth to keep up ^_^

[@jalexusiamilner2432]

Lmaoo her Gemini rising 😭😭

[@mohd9871]

yeah right look at her legs😂😐

[@jalexusiamilner2432]

@@Shankar-Bhaskar she is but she has a gemini rising

[@jaderamos3598]

Jalexusia Milner do you know what her Mercury is?

[@augustepauliute5067]

She has an anxiety. Be respectful

[@ChelseaKomschlies]

I love Kristen Stewart. She's so down-to-earth, and so very intelligent, yet totally humble about it. And the media and general public has beaten her down because they think she's not bubbly and smiley enough. smh.

[@lalice3897]

ikr

[@facthubindia777]

Yeah....people are way too self centered. If someone is not the way they want them to be then they're straight up BAD for them!!

[@VitaKrastina]

World feeds on Kristen Stewart's ingenuity, but finds hard to accept her because she doesn't conform to social norms and doesn't try to impress.

[@Gif7ed]

+Vita Krastina well said!

[@VitaKrastina]

Gif7ed Thank you :)

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

+Gif7ed Well said? She said confirm instead of conform.

[@Gif7ed]

Now I never said it was well typed...

[@VitaKrastina]

carlos oliveira thank you for the correction!

[@jeneseJonEs]

She has a great sense of individuality that this world is lacking.

[@ironik4400]

I love her mind... Ive had a crush on her forever for her looks, but man I think her intellect has surpassed that x10. She seems like a lovely person.

[@maeganjames2490]

This comment completely, accurately describes her personality and looks 100%

[@artylena]

I seriously could listen to her talking all day long with never get over it.

[@LanNguyen-iu3oe]

damn, she's damn articulate and smart

[@thirdtrilogy1340]

Not as smart looking as your profile pic!

[@naturalHapproach]

Lan Nguyen I love listening I alk

[@elir.195]

She is way too complex for the interviewer. I had no idea she had such an introspective view.

[@Zalkenn]

That's exactly what I thought.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

The introvert's dilemma.

[@alexwarner5395]

I know this was an old comment, but I've taken the Myers briggs personality test and got INTP (the I is for Introverted). It also said it was the same personality as Kristen Stewart. I think they were spot on because she speaks win the same mannerisms and similar idea flow. I 've personally only spoke as articulately as her when I was comfortable in the situation and passionate about the topic at hand. It's creepy how much of me I hear in her voice. The obstacles she has faced are more than I have had, and she's maneuvered them with flying colors! There's a place for all of us in this world, so be yourself and you'll fit right in.

[@kamaal_i]

@@alexwarner5395 i just got INTP and i agree ! i feel like i speak really similarly to her as well , like a stream of consciousness rather than actual words idk . she's a very special spirit, no doubt

[@sarahg2653]

I disagree. I think they had a nice conversation. ALso, the "interviewerer" is an executive editor at Vanity Fair so she is clearly smart as well. Some may be flippant about that since its just a fashion magazine, but it's one of the most popular ones, and rising in rank there must require intelligence and a savvy business mind. I thought they both did well in this exchange.

[@franka91]

it's funny the first thing kristen said in this interview was "when i hear that people are intimidated by me or they think i'm unapproachable i hate it" and 4 minutes later the interviewer is like "you're emotionally powerful, you're intimidating, your energy is intimidating" lmao like why would you say that

[@peachblossoms3158]

she's so fascinating you can obviously tell how smart she is

[@shaniblack9697]

it always amazes me how intelligent actors/actresses are once they get talking about things they're passionate about. It's amazing!

[@nelsonfino]

Not

[@Chris-cf2kp]

I've always admired Kristen Stewart. I never understood why some people had something against her. I've considered her a respectable person and actress.

[@mila.inthewoods]

Kristen, I don't know if you'll ever see this comment but I want you to know how I understand what you're saying in this interview. It's so hard for celebrities, and people in general, to be completely honest with themselves AND to the people around us. I don't like being my true self and opening up to people who give "stupid interviews" aka waste my time. It makes so much sense, what you're saying, because we, your fans &most of the world, don't truly know you. If we got to know you, I'm sure we'd all see what an awesome person you are (I already see that, but I'm talking about the trolls who think you never smile). I can see how difficult it is to constantly be smiling in front of cameras, and for what reason? For a pretty picture? For a gossip-y magazine article? I wouldn't be smiling either. In my opinion, those to me personally would not be ME smiling, it would be a pretentious version of me smiling. That's the same thing with selfies. Who are we smiling at while we stare at ourselves in our phones? WHY are we smiling in that moment of taking the selfie? Because we're genuinely happy, or because we want to look cute/sexy/good for the camera to get more likes? Your role in Equals was so so so amazing. Those little minuscule expressions of happiness, being in love, and amazement at the world around you as your character was experiencing it "for the first time" was a pure joy to watch. I just want you to know that I think it's cool you're not on social media and keep your life private. You honestly seem like a person I could personally have a conversation with and "click" with.

[@fransinclair3356]

she is a extremely intelligent woman that feels so much emotion and finds it hard to push it down and be fake like most interviewers and all the hollywood crap. She is far more intelligent than alot of people ever give her credit for, she usually gets very nervous which makes her come across not to bright but I always knew she was smart but the anxiety blocking that

[@mirelaxo]

I’ve always been drawn to Kristen. She’s extremely articulate and beautiful. Her thought process is intense and I love that she is sometimes awkward and mildly erratic. I relate to her so much.

[@muabuon378]

Wow this interview was the best I've seen of Kristen. Her voice and her mind are just enchanting. She's crazy smart, I'm even more drawn to her listening to her talk

[@nikaandshondaparis443]

She is THE most incredible person. Just so real, so raw, so freakin relatable and honest with who she is.

[@mody250]

she's amazing this interview really reveal something new about her

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

i completely understand the over sharing thing. when your mind never stops and every thought is jamming against the other in a never ending current , until you are not even sure who you true are. all you want is to find that moment of quiet. to shed everything off and just *be*. to stand there in front of someone being something and nothing at the same time. it's a feeling of constant incompleteness yet i don't think anyone feeling like this would agree to silence it for good

[@joooolya]

love this

[@kindle9920]

This is truly a relief, because I've always known Miss KStew to be this complex and extremely perceptive person. It's lovely to see others realizing this, as well. Thank God that she's finally getting some good roles that show off her range.

[@poppymansfieldjones253]

I love the way that she thinks before she speaks to get the best point across and really shows who she is. She even says she wants to reveal herself, most actors deceive and act like gods on a screen. I am glad that off screen, being herself, she is a lovely person.

[@jane9561]

it's almost like everything she said in this interview can be in like a book or smth. she's so smart

[@martas834]

She is so realistic and so unique, not fake and that´s why i love her.

[@hellogoodbye9529]

Krista Smith is such a great interviewer. I love watching all of her videos. She always makes the actors feel relaxed and comfortable.

[@cristi0771]

I love how she thinks/speaks. So intellectual and down-to-earth.

[@aleshita19foreva]

oh god! I didn't think I could love Kristen more than I do now, but damn! she is just soooo great. and the interview was fun and long. I really thank kristina for being so cool on her questions.

[@josefinezanner5872]

she's so charismatic, she wraps everyone around her little finger, including the interviewer

[@MockingJay61899]

A few years ago , a Kristen Stewart video would be filled with hate comments, so glad that has changed a little bit I love her !

[@ajogoz]

Cassidy Michelle a very, very little bit

[@joslinwebster358]

Thanks Vanity! I like all of Kristen's films, yet always feel she gets flack from the public eye. She is obviously extremely intelligent and honest.

[@amaliaamb6858]

Joan Jett - a precious, soft, caring , loving, sensitive, fuck off woman. That's why she affects us and gets under our skin. The best characteristic of my idol so far! love Kristen and Joan.

[@melaniee4645]

I love how passionate she is

[@singsing2565]

she is so real & passionate.. inspires me all the time

[@kvisualtree]

I absolutely love her. There's definitely something about her and something good about her.

Kristen: 1) I love you 2) Your foot made me nervous 3) I wish I were half as sexy as you are with that haircut

[@laurenmckay8443]

Bárbara Micaela Santos seriously though 😂

[@marycherreyes9587]

"Your foot made me nervous" Im wheezing lmao

[@abefam5]

She’s a nervous person and had to move her foot!

[@SilverStrumer]

She's the Jodie Foster of our generation.

[@Taanyaa2476]

She is so passionate, smart and articulate. She inspires me every fucking day. I'm so proud of her. I love her so much

[@naturallyShaiShai]

She's bared so much of her soul here

[@ThalesPo]

This girl is surprisingly intelligent!

[@elif7606]

💯

[@livbrooks4194]

I used to think she was really stuck up. Seeing how passionate and well spoken she is has changed my view entirely. What a refreshing human.

[@adricastro]

Such a fascinating person...so smart!

[@sandpapersnail9615]

Finally! "This" Kristen is back. Not socially-awkward or stumbling over her words or disengaging in eye contact. Welcome back!!!

[@ipodmute3824]

+Sandpaper Snail that's what happens when you get rid of Rpattz and his nasty insane fans who send you death threats and harass your family! Peace!

[@chrisshane4628]

Welcome back?? Did you not listen to what she was talking about lol. She never was gone. She clearly just stated in this interview that she's known as being akward or off putting or shy but it's because she can't go into a fake ass interview with hallow questions and act like she's interested.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

She never left. Maybe she just finally has someone who's listening and not expecting her to be a show dog. People have real feelings. Nobody owes you anything.

[@tausendstein]

I can understand her feeling about being in situations where you must do something which you dont feel to be the thing you want to do...which feels wrong to you. you have to wear a mask...have to force you to function. I also must talk about whats going on in my brain...specially if im in a bad mood and its very hard if you cant because you have to play a role in some situations... to play a role...instead of talking the truth. I really like her...if she would not be a star I really would like to meet her as a friend. 5:48 8:34

[@pegmedlock4045]

Best interview of Kristen Stewart I've ever seen.

[@CaitlynDoran11]

It is such an honour to watch Kristen Stewart talk about emotion. Feeling any kind of emotion is what makes us alive. No matter what emotion it's important to feel it and to process it, transmute it and heal it (should it be negative). Emotion is so powerful. Thank-you Kristen for being so open and vulnerable.

[@kevincassidy720]

She is a wonderfully authentic and genuine person.

[@atlasdv8142]

This is the most interesting, passionate, poetic interview I have ever heard and looked at. She is so sincere and expressive and creative it inspires me. I wish I can have a talk with her one day.

[@Hedgehog4real]

it's weird,in some moments here she reminded me of eva green with her almost scary wisdom,like she knows things she's not supposed to know

[@HH-zi2oj]

She's an INFJ dude

[@Katya_Lastochka]

Tallie Carre You know what they mean. Not as in wisdom, but as in personal experience

[@kreole7376]

INTP

[@tvjunkie05]

so proud how she has grown into the person she is now have always loved her and didnt know I could love her more

[@zhulia]

Great, great interview, well done. I have never seen KS speak so freely and openly before.

[@hannchyable]

she is so impressive and inspirational. she is trying to be her true self - really sth we can strive for - to be honest in who we are and with our feelings. be honest and revealing. and as she said. women aren't weak for showing the emotions. there is strength in that. not a weakness.. i have always known she is an amazing human being .

[@DemocritusWept]

I would love to see her and Chalamet in a film together think they’d have great chemistry

[@joannedegraff505]

wouldn't tht be something to watch. I love them both

[@NoName-ht8ju]

I love this interview. The interviewer, and how kristen answers all the questions. Love.

[@LePetitDoll]

This interview made me love her even more

[@jabelspector]

I keep having to rewind the vidoe cuz I'm imagining what kind of conversation we would have. Captivating.

[@AngelIsland58970321]

She is so honest, pure, and relatable. I love you so much Kris, and I’m proud of you. Keep rockin’ badass queen.

[@aimal666]

I really hated Twilight: the books and the movies. And my dislike of the movies made me dislike both Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart - just for playing emotionless, badly written characters. But they're both wonderful people. Robert is so witty; he has a sharp tongue, and he's so casual. The same with Kristen. She's so articulate and laid-back and awesome. I feel so bad for hating on them for so long, just because of Twilight. ):

[@Angel-zs3uf]

Same. I love them but Twilight was awful and for years it affected the way I saw them. But they are both smart and talented individuals.

[@debbiebaum749]

I can never understand how someone can claim to read the books, not like them, but end up watching the movie...of course, hating them, too. Your opinion is yours, but I find quite odd that you would even admit to it. Glad you see K for the great person she is. Check out 1 or 2 of her other 30+ films she has made in her career...you actually might enjoy her.

[@aimal666]

Debbie Baum I actually quite liked Twilight at first, which is why I enjoyed the movies. Upon growing up and re-reading them, I grew to dislike them immensely because of certain messages they projected, and it was the same with re-watching the movies. I admit to it because it was just how it happened- it's really not that strange. And I have seen some of her other movies. She was pretty bad in Snow White, but she was great in Speak. Have a nice day.

[@debbiebaum749]

Glad you managed 2 more out of 30.✌ I would recommend Welcome to the Riley's, with the late, great James Gandolfini. Of, course Still Alice & Clouds of Sils Maria....Kristen won the French Cesar for her role. It was mentioned in the interview. Enjoy! ✌✌

[@ipodmute3824]

+foofi Kristen is awesome, she's amazingly grounded and smart for a former child actor and to have had that crazy fame at 17. Rpattz sucks as an actor and i cannot respect him for dissing the people who made him a millionaire.

[@daciab]

She’s so thoughtful and like chill vibe, but she speaks with such ferocity and sureness, it’s very appealing

[@karolinar3291]

I think this is her best rawest & most authentic bad well as comfortable interview that’s ever been thus far

[@itsmegmira]

my fav kristen interview

[@clairecelestin8437]

This is a really good interview. Krista clearly did her homework. What a treat seeing this side of Kristen!

[@crywolf1224]

I loved her in Charlie's angels that sarcastic humor she had

[@shobhakumari6523]

Watch others,The Cake Eaters,On the Road,In the Land of Women(Meg Ryan),Clouds of Sils Maria(Cèsar), The Runaways(Joan Jett),Panic Room(Jodie Foster),Welcome to the Riley's,Into the Wild,,Snow White and the Huntsman,Cutlass,Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Show,Etc....

[@radhikam2401]

One of the best interviews of Kristen. I just love what a deep thinker she is. So inspirational

[@Daystar311]

This is one of the best interviews I've seen with Kristen. She's really cool and totally authentic. I like her!

[@mila.inthewoods]

This was a really great interview with great questions and amazing responses. ButI think interviews should be more like conversations instead of a question and answer type of thing. It'd be great if the interviewer could ask the guest (aka Kristen in this case) questions and RESPOND to her response, not just a few sentences here and there. It seems to me that Kristen is spilling all her beauty out onto the table and the interviewer is taking it for granted. It seems alienating. Being a celebrity seems so.....strange and alienating. If I was famous, I wouldn't want to be in the spotlight. I'd want to be like Haruki Murakami and keep to myself and not get engrossed in all this stuff and just do and enjoy my work.

[@niacole405]

There you are! I was looking for this comment👊🏻😀. I’ve noticed that too. The interviewer keeps on changing topics🤣. Seems like a close-ended questions. Lol.

[@mila.inthewoods]

@@niacole405 That's so cool you remembered my comment and looked for it haha. Glad you noticed too about the style of the interview!

[@niacole405]

@@mila.inthewoods oh yes. and not to mention she is trending again nowadays due to her upcoming role. the Royal Role! i have a strong faith that she will nail that role! 😍💪

[@0000000Lara]

I like her more than anyone in hollywood. She seems genuine-

[@vanna489]

agh, it's always so refreshing to see just how well-spoken and intelligent Kristen is.

[@peacebeuponhim4ever]

I am 'falling' for her!! save me!

[@joerockofficial]

Welcome. I'm thinking of starting a group with Kristen's addicted fans. Would you like to enjoy it? 🤭😹

[@Purealienstar]

She is so articulate and eloquent.

[@slevinbaddog]

love this interview. my girl is too woke.

[@annabelleyee6199]

It's great to see the interviewer (who's probably met many other celebrities and is less prone to being starstruck) be just as dazzled as I am from hearing her speak....definitely looking forward to seeing that movie now

[@NormaLilia24]

I really enjoyed this interview a lot

[@MrAlny]

Hope you enjoy it and say YES again finally. It’s up to you.

[@kaylamiller6233]

this interview is fantastic. her words are so meaningful and passionate, and she is such a beauty and so lovely, will always and have always loved kristen 💚

[@neobourgeoischristum5540]

TomBoy too smart to be employed by Hollyweird.

[@iluvcreation7170]

She is not a boy at all.

[@themisanthropechannel8052]

Her leg swinging is hypnotic. Felt like I was watching a metronome.

[@eunicedetoiles9901]

I loved Equals! Awesome interview!

[@user-ju3mt4et6s]

I love what she says... and the way she passionately expresses herself. I can't help falling for her

[@julietteSoul]

She always was a brilliant speaker even when she was nervous .

[@debbiebaum749]

What is refreshing is her & Nicholas Hoult's Equals. This just got US distribution and I believe will be in some theaters December.

[@novaleetaylore3983]

Best Kristen Stewart interview. I've been a fan forever, glad she's making her way back into movies. So smart and talented not to mention well-spoken.

[@kamshopqueen88]

I can so relate to her. Especially 7:00-10:00 min... I'm just like damn I GET you!! lol

[@zoelu1506]

what a great interview!!

[@tttt3544]

her words are so smart & she is so beautiful 😍

[@michellegu1926]

Love to hear what she says, she is actually so smart

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

she's a INFJ type personality it seems. holy crap that's awesome. i...i ignored her for so long because of one film and i felt like i couldn't, or rather shouldn't, judge 'cause i never understood how do you evaluate someone's acting abilities and..i simply missed out on a person. an actual person, who after this interview, turns out be ten times more of a person than so many half-truth, fog and mirror and shadow people

[@scottjohnevans97]

ISTP. Possibly INTP.

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

maybe. only the person himself can be a judge of that but it's good to have a reference point

[@fransinclair3356]

socially anxious people usually are very intelligent but the anxiety clouds that and then everyone judges you for being stupid when you know that you are perhaps brighter than the average person. Kristen is very switched on and far more intelligent than most people. Her anxiety has reduced therefore she can show more of her true self

[@danielleb8952]

I agree on the INFJ call. Could be isfj but either way good call

[@spencerwagon4058]

WHO THE FUCK DOSENT LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT KRISTEN STEWART

[@shobewashobe]

+Spencer Wagon ikr, she's amazing.

[@spencerwagon4058]

YAAAAAAAASSSSS

[@logan97327]

i cant like this interview more. is there a "super like" or something :p

[@savssavs8559]

so sad we can't see her daily on Instagram ... such a refreshing personality!

[@shadava]

It's amazing to not see people hating on her here. I've been a fan of Stewart's since twilight and I still love her. (:

[@cassia_cries]

she's so like Jodie Foster in this interview :)

[@417jelo]

I love this interview!

[@manjotpadda]

Don't hate twilight it was best if watch it with love, you can feel what love is

[@Zalkenn]

I'm in awe of Kristen Stewart.

[@tulipchic34]

Kristen has a very good vocabulary. Just sayin.

[@333houseoflight]

Such a powerful and intelligent and charismatic woman