Say what you want about Twilight author Stephenie Meyer’s somewhat questionable writing skills, but it’s a non-debatable fact that writing is an occupation that demands many consecutive sedentary hours behind a keyboard. While I’m obviously no best-selling author, I can certainly identify with having to force myself to go to the gym on an almost daily basis to counteract this very same occupational hazard. So when a much slimmed-down Meyer showed up at the recent Breaking Dawn Part I premiere as well as the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre handprinting ceremony, it was impossible not to acknowledge how good she looked (even standing next to the naturally skinny Kristen Stewart):
As you can see from the comparison header photo at the top of this post, Meyer’s new silhouette differs dramatically from her 2009 and 2010 red-carpet photos. However, there was reportedly no magic pill or trendy diet for Meyer — just the boring (yet highly effective) old-fashioned combination of diet and exercise:
Twilight book author Stephenie Meyer is adored by fans for the vampire romance phenomenon she penned, but for weeks the Ministry has been admiring her new figure.
In early November, the author showed up at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood for a handprint and footprint ceremony starring Twilight Saga trio Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner — and wound up turning a few heads herself with a slimmed-down silhouette.
So how did she do it?
“Honestly, watching what she eats, and exercise,” franchise screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg told us at Monday’s Breaking Dawn premiere. “Diet and exercise. And she looks fantastic.
“You know, she had lost some weight when we filmed the wedding scene together,” Rosenberg recalled of the on-screen matrimony of Stewart and Pattinson, “but then I saw her at the Breaking Dawn junket and just thought, holy smoke.”
[From LA Times]
Good for her. Meyer probably felt a ton of pressure (as a relative civilian) to look good on the red carpet, and I do hope that she really did achieve her weight loss in the healthiest manner possible. She probably feels a lot better and has more energy now — the byproduct of which means that she’ll have more energy to write now too. That last aspect could be good or bad, but I’ll just leave that detail wide open for interpretation.
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Good for her! I’ve quit smoking (15+ years now) and am now trying to lose some weight and exercise more and of the three…eating better is the hardest one for me to get under control. The exercising is actually fun and does give you more energy. I don’t need to smoke cigarettes, but I do need to eat food. Nice to see that she has balanced it out.
Good for you! I got the eating and exercising part. I need help with the smoking, I have actually cut back but I want to completely stop! It’s a habit I regret deeply ever starting…lol
She looks fantastic! You go girl.
Wow, she looks 15 years younger! I thought this was America Ferrera at first (what ever happened to her?).
She was on BBC the other day, she’s in Chicago in the West End currently.
She looks great!
She looks great. Not a twi-hard by any means, but wow, she looks much healthier.
@RovingLass I quit cigs 6 years ago and am STILL finding it very hard to lose weight.I gained a TON after I quit. Guess S.M. is my new inspiration for weight loss. LOL
She looks much better.
I had never seen that purple horror frock picture before (top middle). I hope she got a refund from the stylist for that. This site always has the best bad pictures!
I know, I love how even old pictures will get used here for the laughs.
Steph, ya look good. Now please find a great new career as a personal trainer or a yoga instructor and spare us any more books. Your writing sucks.
hahaha amen!
hahaha … and she’s laughing all the way to the bank.
As much as I hate her books, I have to applaud her for getting in shape the healthy way; she does look good (but Lord help me, her books really are horrible).
She looks great, and better styling definitely helps too (that purple dress is awful!).
If she continues to write, hopefully it’s WAAAAY better than Twilight, because I too thought those were awful.
Now she just needs to go to a couple of creative writing classes and she’ll be set.
Don’t give this lady attention. She’s a terrible Mormon housewife who has made a fortune by telling tens of millions of girls around the world that their self-worth comes from men.
AMEN !
Truer words have never been spoken!
AGREE!!!! Those books are awful, misogynist, semi-pedophilic, sister-wives shit.
One question have read all of the books in the series, because if you had you should understand Bella the female lead us actually the strongest of characters in the book, in fact the two words i think best describe her is determined & compassionate which as a female I think are admirable qualities and funnily enough had nothing to do with the males role in the movie.
I think the two words that best describe her are whiny and dependent. Going into a semi-comatose state because her boyfriend dumps her? Please.
I´ve read all the books and she made Bella look so silly, she´s strong because she has Edward, if not she´s weak. and don´t get me started with the bruises and how to hide then in the last book. It was outrageous.
But SM looks very good. and good for her for achieveing it by the right way.
@thinkaboutit, America is doing Broadway! She is Roxie in the London show of Chicago! I love her.
As for Stephanie Meyer, I think that, although she didn’t have the prettiest body, those clothes weren’t doing her any favors. She’s young, but she was dressing like an old lady.
UGH. Twilight.
But…I did read one of her other books, The Host, and I highly recommend it. It has nothing to do with stupid high school love triangles and is pretty out of the book compared to her other books.
Yes the Host is soooo much better than the Twilight Saga. IMO Meyer’s a pretty decent story teller, she just needs to hone her writing skills. The writing in the Host is sharper, tighter and she managed to weave a complex tale that kept my interest all the way to the end.
I think she’s a pretty woman and always has been, although holy hell that purple dress was not doing her any favours.
However, she is a literary horror and must remain forever on my s*** list just for that reason.
Her writing is TERRIBLE (so much “quivering”…) and filled with mysogynistic subtext (sex can make you DIE! Boys will rescue you! And without them, you are a shell! etc). She has gotten rich peddling absolute crap.
So her losing weight? Meh
Yeah, I am trying to be optimistic but this totally had to do with her getting called on her jacket picture for the first book and going to the premiere. That is also why she did not do interviews, privacy and I am just a Mom my ass.
She’s an absolutely terrible writer, but I commend her for losing weight the healthy, and long-term, way. 🙂
She does look much younger and healthier, I know that I hate her books and the movies, but I have nothing against her personally. I hope she continues this journey because it’s a tough one but very gratifying when you reach your goal, I know I have lost ove 10lbs and I feel much better. 20 more to go!!!
Probably from swimming in all her undeserved money. Stupid childish woman…
here’s the thing – the ‘story’ has potential. The characters have potential, the root ideas and themes are there. But she cannot write them well, from her mind to paper. I laughed at the books, could only suffer my way through 2.5 of them before I just didn’t care anymore. God that writing sucks…
Does anyone know how much shes made from Twilight?
(Im a bad writer but for 100 m, ill shell out a couple of crappy books)
That’s what I think every time I read some crappy excuse for a novel. Maybe its time that I start!
Looks good. Lipstick is HORRIBLE.
Books – I would NEVER allow my daughter to get involved in reading these ‘books’. Over involved, overly erotic, TOO intense and over sexualized subject matter. NOT appropriate for young girls.
The best way to get a kid to read a book is to forbid her to read it.
Why not both of you read it and discuss it together?
Aww she’s pretty! She kinda reminds me of a cross between Julianna Margulies and Claire Danes.
I get a Julianna Margulies vibe from her, too.
Totally agree! First person I thought of 🙂
It’s creepy how similar she looks to her written character, Bella Swan. Even the bloody hair styling! Minus bunch of years and some weight of course.
It’s called writing a Mary-Sue, in the fanfiction ‘verse.
Bella = SM, but without the “flaws” (in this case, I suspect a personality would be considered a “flaw”)
She looks great!
She doesn’t need creative writing classes NOW. You work it girl!
Somewhat questionable writing skills? Oh no, the exceptionally poor quality of her writing is without question. Not only is it poor quality but the content itself is dangerous for young girls, teaching them that the only thing in life that matters is having a boy like and be obsessed with you. If I had daughters, I would never allow them to read the Twilight books, at least not until they are older and have already defined who they are as young women.
But sure. The weight loss looks good.
I couldn ‘t have said it better.
She looks fantastic! It’s good to hear from someone famous who doesn’t take the easy way out to lose weight. I also think she looks fabulous with some meat on her bones and not super skinny.
Plump or skinny, she still can’t write. Oh sweet lord, the purple get-up is AWFUL. Meyers should’ve passed on the (admittedly beautiful necklace) and spent some more money on a really good bra. I think she looks like Julianna Margulies.
Not to be too negative – but she now has millions and millions to pay her chefs and personal trainers to get her in shape. Combine that with the fact that other than red carpets, she doesn’t have to work ever again… I would be surprised if she DIDN’T lose the weight. She’s nothing more than a rich air-head with little talent now.
She looks great! I’m not reading the books – was already warned.
You know, with all that money she should consider getting some writing classes instead of gym passes.
she’s really quite beautiful.. I recently lost 30 pounds.. you feel like a new person when weight comes off. good for her!
being a woman who also wears more modest clothes.. I love the first and last outfit the best.. where can i get those dresses!!
Any plus-size outlet should have something like those in stock.
I’ve looked but so much up here where i am .. and sadly/ happily I’m no longer plus sized.. and party dresses are all so immodest!
I only read one of her books but I hated it so much I now dislike the author for writing such a weak, stupid female character. I found it hard to finish Twilight because the entire time I was thinking ‘what an idiot!’. I guess I’m not into that. Give me girl power and feminism any day.
Plus I hate the themes in her books. Male dominance, female weakness, modesty, pro-life, wait until you’re married to have sex. It’s like a huge social regression. Wonder if the books would ever become popular in Europe? They are pretty liberal…hmmm…
They are (sadly) big in Europe, just not as big as in the US.
But i dont think people see it as dangeurous for teenage girls to watch (atleast in Sweden), cause its so freaking ridicoulus how the movies and books portray men and women.
Its just Sci fi. Nothing more, nothing less.
I am curious what part of the books for you demonstrated female weakness and make dominance. Also so i understand your strong opinion is a females choice to be pro life for her a anti feminist position?
I’m sorry, but being pro-life IS anti-feminist. Not because the belief is that abortion is wrong and that you presonally would never get one, but because the pro-life movement attempts to push its views on EVERY woman in a similar situation. Anyone who labels themselves pro-life is espousing those sentiments. One of the core tenets of feminism is about choice, and trying to take away other women’s choice is anti-feminist.
As for female weakness and male dominance, all you need to do is look at book 2 (I think; I’ve tried to block these books out of my memory), where Edward makes the choice to leave, and not only does Bella not question it or fight for herself, but turns into a zombie (represented by the pages with only the month’s name listed on each) without her big strong “man.” Pathetic; not strong, not compasionate, not determined. Just sad.
Great argument I didn’t really interupt bellas choosing to have her baby despite her family’s concerns including all the male characters, for choosing, fighting and standing by her personal belief despite all the odds made even at personal sacrifice as pro life or anti feminist or male dominated in fact I thought it took it as great personal strength and conviction but I guess you have a very different view
In true American irony, she’s now wealthy enough to afford to be thin. Okay, thinner.
Wow the feminist comments continue to amaze me, because Bella the female lead is actually the strongest of characters in the book, in fact the two words i think best describe her is determined & compassionate which as a female I think are admirable qualities and funnily enough had nothing to do with the males role in the movie.
I’m taking my note of Bella from a couple of movies because the books, after several chapters, were unreadable for me.
She’s passive. The fact that she’s the strongest character in the book is rather depressing. And, IMO, Edward should look to someone his age, not jailbait. And stop being a control freak overseer. Bella, IMO, sucks as role model. She also should have gone with someone younger. IMO, their story is perverse.
She’s not intelligent, has no goals, follows Edward around like a puppy, and lets Edward dictate her every move. Her personality is that of paper, flat and plain. She has no opinion outside of serving a man. A vampire hundreds of years older that her chooses her because of scent. Doesn’t choose her because of the person she is, because he’s attracted to her ‘scent.’ Horrible role model for young women.
Good for her. Any weight loss is going to add to her quality of life.
Her words are neither fat nor thin. She looks good either way. But her words….the horror! the horror!
Awful, awful writer. However, good for her. She has always been pretty, now she looks her age and is even prettier.
she reminds me of Julianna Margulies, she looks great!
OMG that purple dress… was she channeling her inner Barney?
What I find the most intriguing is the article simply is about an author who has lost weight, yet most of the comments are women attacking her talent and ability to write, her choice of subject and content, strength and perception of her female lead, feminism etc.
What I find most amusing is that people who are clearly not fans of Stephanie’s have bothered to read the article and then make the effort to leave comments. Not really surprising most of these comments are judgements and criticisms mainly from people you admit that have not read her books. Seems like a lot of effort just to be negative about someone.
Strange that there are more than 116 million books sold which indicates despite the negative feedback captured here, Stephanie’s writing has an audience, the passion for the characters and story she created is reflective in 50 grossing movie sales as well. So whether you find it sad or not I guess there is a few people out there who appreciate her talent or can relate to her story.
What I find the most intriguing is the article simply is about an author who has lost weight, yet most of the comments are women attacking her talent and ability to write, her choice of subject and content, strength and perception of her female lead, feminism etc.
What I find most amusing is that people who are clearly not fans of Stephanie’s have bothered to read the article and then make the effort to leave comments. Not really surprising most of these comments are judgements and criticisms mainly from people you admit that have not read her books. Seems like a lot of effort just to be negative about someone.
Strange that there are more than 116 million books sold which indicates despite the negative feedback captured here, Stephanie’s writing has an audience, the passion for the characters and story she created is reflective in 50 grossing movie sales as well. So whether you find it sad or not I guess there is a few people out there who appreciate her talent or can relate to her story.
Wow, she does look great. It’s amazing what money will do for you.
she does have a very NATURALLY pretty face, weight aside. Hate her writing & red lipstick
well not really, her face still shows… har har. and lol at kstew looking constipated as usual
Probably dump the husband soon. Men aren’t the only ones to do it when they get rich, famous, and get in shape.
Although authors aren’t in the limelight like musicians and actors, so they’ll probably be fine.