Kristen Stewart 'Insisted On 15lb Weight Gain' For Still Alice Role?

Kristen Stewart has been photographed looking amazing after reportedly gaining 15lbs for her new role in the film adaptation of Still Alice - and now it is reported it was actually her idea to put on the weight.

The former Twilight star allegedly felt that the extra pounds would be beneficial to the appearance of her character; the daughter of a woman suffering with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The mother is played by the endlessly talented Julianne Moore.

A source of some description told HollywoodLife: “It was actually Kristen’s decision to gain weight for her role in Still Alice. She thought it would add to her character, who is the youngest of three.

Kristen Stewart (WENN)

"She plays a teenager and teenagers can be a little heavier while going through puberty. She thought the extra weight would make her look a little younger."

The site also spoke to celeb dietician Lisa DeFazio, who praised K-Stew for her "healthy" new look.

“She gained weight in a healthy way, working with a dietician, and she’s not upset at all about it — it was her decision,” she said.

Still Alice is one of several movies Kristen has on the horizon at the moment, and is currently filming in New York.

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