Ashley Greene, known for her role as Alice Cullen in the Twilight movie franchise, revealed in a podcast interview that she only made around $65,000 for her role in the first Twilight film. This was due to a Schedule F contract, which guaranteed her a minimum set salary regardless of the number of days she worked. Greene’s salary was far less than the $2 million that Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reportedly made for their lead roles in the movie. She did mention that her salary increased as the franchise continued, but supporting characters were still paid more on the initial film.
Greene starred as Alice in all five of the Twilight films, which propelled her to stardom at a young age. The experience of working on such a popular franchise created a special bond between her and her costars. They spent a lot of time together off set, playing music, games, and hanging out indoors. Greene mentioned that she only attends fan conventions with her former Twilight costars because it is more fun for her. Despite the passage of time and distance between them, Greene still keeps in touch with most of her Twilight costars.
While the Twilight films opened many doors for Greene, she also faced challenges such as being typecast as a vampire in other roles. She turned down many opportunities because of this typecasting. Additionally, she felt pressured by her fame during the peak popularity of the Twilight series, where every move she made was scrutinized and had to be carefully considered. However, over time, she found ways to have fun again in her work and manage the stress that came with her career.
In a separate interview, Greene spoke about the panic attacks she experienced during a Twilight press tour in 2023. She credited her husband, Paul Khoury, with being a major support in her mental health journey. Greene has learned how to recognize the signs of overwhelming feelings and communicate them to her partner before they escalate. She also mentioned the challenges she faced in navigating fame and the pressure of constantly making the right decisions in her career. Despite these obstacles, Greene has found ways to enjoy her work again and find balance in her life.
