> At a Glance
> – Kristen Stewart married Dylan Meyer in April 2025 and directed her first film, The Chronology of Water, the same year
> – The 35-year-old calls 2025 the “craziest” of her life
> – Why it matters: Her next creative chapter depends on stepping back to “fill the well”
Kristen Stewart is ready to press pause. After tying the knot and releasing her directorial debut within months, the actor-filmmaker told News Of Los Angeles she needs downtime before her next project.
A Whirlwind 2025
Stewart reflected on the past year while attending the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 4. “I’ve had the craziest year of my entire life,” she said, listing milestones that included marriage, directing, acting, and premiering at Cannes.
She summed up the chaos with a fizzy metaphor: “I was so carbonated over the last year. I need to get flat… I need to go fizz out.”
- Married screenwriter Dylan Meyer at Casita Del Campo in Los Angeles
- 170 guests attended the April ceremony
- Directed Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, Jim Belushi, Tom Sturridge in The Chronology of Water
- 1980s-set drama is now in theaters
Looking Ahead
Stewart plans to use the breather to recharge creatively. “I need to go back, fill the well, figure out what my next movie is,” she explained, noting she already has “a couple of things” in mind but wants to return “with the gusto” those projects deserve.
Directing has been a long-time goal. She recalls asking co-stars like Jennifer Beals and Jodie Foster about the youngest directors they worked with when she was 12 and 15. “Every impulse towards wanting to help other people tell their stories has been leading me here,” she said.
Key Takeaways
- Stewart describes 2025 as the most intense year of her life
- Marriage and directorial debut happened within months
- She aims to pause and refuel before choosing her next film
- The Chronology of Water marks her official arrival behind the camera
A quieter 2026 could set the stage for Stewart’s next bold creative leap.
