Kristen Stewart: 'I lit my universe on fire, and I watched it burn'

Kristen Stewart stunned the cover of Marie Claire's August issue. The 25 year old actress is back in action with numerous projects coming in 2015.

The American Ultra star discussed how stardom almost changed her persona, especially after making her debut in films based on best-selling books.

"Between ages 15 and 20, it was really intense. I was constantly anxious. I was kind of a control freak," she confessed to Marie Claire. "If I didn't know how something was going to turn out, I would make myself ill, or just be locked up or inhibited in a way that was really debilitating."

While talking about her personal life, Stewart also talked about her changing appearance.

"My hair was such a crutch. I looked quote unquote 'sexy' no matter what. I could hide behind it."

Stewart cut her hair in 2014. "As soon as I didn't have all that hair, I had to let my face hang out. I felt more confident than I had in a really long time. And it felt really good. Maybe to most people long hair is prettier. But then what? Is your main goal in life to be desired? That is boring as f***," Stewart said.

Her attitude changed, too. "Lately, I've been doing less of the 'I'm soooo sorry,' and more of the 'No. F***. Jesus.'"

The cover girl, looking gorgeous in sparkly blue sequins and jeans, talked about the feelings she had during her early 20's. She also discussed her different, current state of mind.

"I lit my universe on fire and I watched it burn. Speaking very candidly, it was a really traumatic period in my early 20s that kick-started something in me that was a bit more...feral." Stewart confessed, "The public kind of burned me at the stake. But that's OK, I can take it. I'm not dead."

"I needed to be slapped down a few times to learn that lesson. But I wouldn't trade it, to be honest. I'm really proud that I am able to move forward and not fall into every mental crater. That's a new thing for me. Age has made me smarter and calmer," Stewart concluded.

The full interview will be included in the issue on newsstands July 21.

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