Kristen Stewart Opens Up About Challenges of Kissing Taylor Lautner in Eclipse

Twilight enthusiasts were thrilled to see Bella finally lock lips with her werewolf friend, Jacob, in the film Eclipse.

However, actress Kristen Stewart revealed that shooting those scenes presented a significant challenge.

During an Eclipse press conference held in Los Angeles, Stewart shared that kissing Taylor Lautner's character, Jacob, was a departure from Bella's usual demeanor.

She described the experience as being “hard” due to the contrast it posed to Bella's established character traits.

Despite the difficulty, Stewart, aged 20, expressed satisfaction in filming the highly-anticipated “tent scene.”

This scene portrays Bella seeking warmth by snuggling up to Jacob while her boyfriend Edward (portrayed by Robert Pattinson) grapples with feelings of jealousy.

In a new clip from the movie, Lautner's character confesses, “I'm in love with you, and I want you to pick me instead of him.”

Stewart remarked on the irony of this moment, highlighting Bella's desire for Jacob and Edward to communicate openly, even if it occurs while she slumbers between them.

Reflecting on the filming process, Stewart shared that the scene was enjoyable despite challenging conditions.

She humorously mentioned her discomfort wearing a beanie while sweating during the shoot.

When asked about filming intimate scenes with 18-year-old Lautner, Stewart admitted to not yet feeling fully at ease with the process.

Stewart further elaborated on the stark contrast between her interactions with Lautner and Pattinson on set.

She emphasized the rarity of intimate moments between her character and Lautner's Jacob, making those scenes stand out among the rest.

Despite being asked to choose between Lautner and Pattinson as the better kisser, Stewart diplomatically sidestepped the question.

Instead, she playfully named Dakota Fanning, her co-star from The Runaways, as the