How old was Bella Swan in Twilight?

In Twilight, 17-year-old Bella moves to her father’s home in Forks, Washington, meets the mysterious Cullen family, and falls in love with seemingly teenage Edward Cullen. However, she soon discovers that the family is a coven of vampires.

Why did it take Bella so long to change?

Yet, after Bella turns, it takes her mere weeks to get her urges in check. It’s explained away by suggesting that since Bella was so close to the Cullens and knew what to expect after being turned, she was able to stop herself from giving into her vampire urges.

Who was originally supposed to be Bella Swan?

Some actors and actresses have opened up about auditioning for roles they didn’t end up getting. Jennifer Lawrence auditioned for Bella Swan in “Twilight,” but Kristen Stewart was cast instead. Matthew McConaughey thought his audition went well for “Titanic,” but he didn’t get cast as Jack.