Kristen, everyone talks about how you “became” Joan Jett for this role. Once you weren’t her anymore, did any of that stick with you?

STEWART: I always feel like characters change me a little bit. The roles that I play, I always take things from them, but it’s just as any other life experience that was relevant to you would change you. So not particularly, no. At the same time, this was one of the best movie experiences that I’ve ever had, so compared to other stuff that’s affected me, this is really huge.

In some ways, these girls were exploited by their producer Kim Fowley, and since you’re young actresses who are recreating those situations, there are people who will find that exploitative, too. Dakota, do you feel like this is well-worn territory after all the controversy surrounding your rape scene in Hounddog?

FANNING: I don’t know, I think it’s pretty different. I think that since a lot of people have seen me [onscreen] since I was young, they don’t want to see me in those kinds of situations. They think of me, still, as being in I Am Sam and six years old. That can not be fair sometimes, but I accept that and I understand it. I just have to be true to myself and what I want to do and do the work that moves me and inspires me. That’s what I’ve tried to do. In this movie, Cherie was really 15 when it all happened, so I didn’t feel like I was faking anything, you know? I mean, it’s just acting. It’s just a movie!

Kristen Stewart and co-star Dakota Fanning put their arms around each other and smile on the red carpet for the premiere of The Runaways at ArcLight Cinemas in Los Angeles on Thursday (March 11).

Dakota, 16, and Kristen, 19, (in Doori) were joined by New Moon co-star and friend, Taylor Lautner!

Also pictured below is Riley Keough, who also stars in the film. Riley is the oldest grandchild of Elvis and Priscilla Presley. Joan Jett, founding member of the band, The Runaways, was also on hand for the festivities!


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x046 > Apperances & Events > 2010 > "The Runaways" premiere in Los Angeles - March 11

We'll get to that kiss in a second, but first let's note the other hot thing about The Runaways. The outfits that Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning wear are nothing short of spectacular. We're talking cha-cha heels, skintight bodysuits, lots of sequins and just about anything else you can think of when it comes to the drugs, sex and rock 'n' roll era of the '70s. "I kept all the wardrobe," Fanning told reporters at the movie's Sundance Film Festival premiere. "I can break it out again some day." Can't wait. So Ok, risqué clothing wasn't the only naughty thing going on in the movie ... In one scene, Fanning and Stewart lock