Kristen Stewart shows off her model looks in moody shoot

With an edgy personal style and a string of dark, indie roles under her belt Kristen Stewart has established a hardened public image.

But in a new interview with ELLE UK for the magazine's September issue, the Twilight star insists she's a pretty light-hearted person away from the cameras.

As the 25-year-old defends her image in the interview, conducted by her friend and fellow actress Juliette Lewis, Kristen shows off her edgy persona in a series of sultry shots.

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