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'Twilight': Then and Now

'Twilight': Then and Now
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'Twilight': Then and Now

By Antoinette Bueno

9:38 AM PST, November 13, 2012

Monday night was bittersweet for Twihards, as the beloved saga held its fifth and final premiere. In honor of four years of Twilight, let's take a look back at their first premiere for Twilight back in 2008 when the young cast were all virtual unknowns, and compare it with their superstar status at last night's big Los Angeles premiere.

What a difference four years makes!

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'Twilight' Through The Years

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Monday night was bittersweet for Twihards, as the beloved saga held its fifth and final premiere. In honor of four years of Twilight, let's take a look back at their first premiere for Twilight back in 2008 when the young cast were all virtual unknowns, and compare it with their superstar status at last night's big Los Angeles premiere.

What a difference four years makes!

Then: Kristen Stewart

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A 19-year-old Kristen Stewart foreshadowed her deal with Balenciaga, wearing a one-shoulder Balenciaga dress at the first Twilight premiere ever.

Now: Kristen Stewart

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A much more confident Kristen Stewart struts her stuff in a shockingly sheer Zuhair Murad gown, and bright pink lipstick.

Then: Robert Pattinson

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A floppy-haired Robert Pattinson arrives for the Twilight madness.

Now: Robert Pattinson

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Better with age! Rocking a green suit, Robert Pattinson is undoubtedly better looking four years later.

Then: Taylor Lautner

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A boyish Taylor Lautner, who played only a bit part in the first film, excitedly signs autographs for fans

Now: Taylor Lautner

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From a boy to a man!  Taylor has finally grown into his handsome looks.

Then: Ashley Greene

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A girly Ashley Greene sports a poufy black dress fit for prom.

Now: Ashley Greene

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A noticeably toner Ashley Greene sports a much more mature Donna Karan Atelier frock.

Then: Nikki Reed

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Nikki Reed dons a classic floral knee-length dress, preferring a more simple premiere look.

Now: Nikki Reed

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A now married Nikki turns heads in a high-fashion Versace gown.

Then: Kellan Lutz

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Kellan Lutz smiles big at the first Twilight premiere.

Now: Kellan Lutz

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Four years later, Kellan rocks facial hair and is a sharper dresser than ever.

Then: Jackson Rathbone

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A pasty Jackson Rathbone sports a white tie for a hipster look.

Now: Jackson Rathbone

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A more tortured looking Jackson, who's now also a first-time father, at least cut back on the facial powder.

Then: Peter Facinelli

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Peter Facinelli strikes a pose with his then-wife Jennie Garth.

Now: Peter Facinelli

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A now single Peter Facinelli is holding on to his youthful looks.

Then: Elizabeth Reaser

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Twilight momma Elizabeth Reaser shines in a gold dress.

Now: Elizabeth Reaser

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Elizabeth shows off more of her toned physique in a sky blue Carolina Herrera gown.

Then: Christian Serratos

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Christian Serratos sports a girlish bob and a flirty black halter dress at the first premiere.

Now: Christian Serratos

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The most drastic Twilight makeover ever! A now-blonde Christian looks almost unrecognizable from her earlier days in this floor-length orange gown.

Then: Stephenie Meyer

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Author Stephenie Meyer sports a busy gown and a black cardigan on her first red carpet ever.

Now: Stephenie Meyer

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A drastically slimmer Stephenie rocks a mermaid gown on the black carpet.

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