Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson

Age: 23

Years on List: 2007, 2008, 2009

What He’s Done: You don’t have to be a ‘Twi’-hard to appreciate R-Pattz’s smoldering gaze in the first film adaptation of the teen-vampire love story ‘Twilight.’

What’s Next: The ‘Twilight’ saga continues; ‘New Moon’ will hit theaters later this year, and ‘Eclipse’ — already filming — is set for summer 2010. If that’s not enough Pattinson for you, also look for him in the 2010 indie romantic drama ‘Remember Me.’

Industry Buzz: “Pattinson could have a tidy career for the next few years as a hunky British heartthrob … Don’t hold the ‘Twilight Saga’ against him; he’s willing to play against type with roles like Salvador Dali in ‘Little Ashes,’ and the willingness to take roles like that means he could be working for a long time to come.” — Matt Atchity, Rotten Tomatoes

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Age: 19

Years on List: 2007, 2008

What She’s Done: She’d already garnered acclaim as a child actor (’Panic Room’) and an extraordinarily mature teen actor (’Into the Wild’) before being cast in the career-changing role of the headstrong, lovestruck Bella Swan in ‘Twilight’ and its future sequels.

What’s Next: She’ll play Joan Jett in the biopic ‘The Runaways’ and hopes to be able to do her own singing in the movie. And then, of course, there are enough ‘Twilight’ sequels to keep her going until she’s almost too old for this list.

Industry Buzz: “I have no fear that Stewart’s career will outlive ‘Twilight.’ Her resume is already packed with talented directors (David Fincher, Sean Penn) and character-rich indies (’Undertow’). Stewart has haunting features that make her perfect for vampire films, but so much more. ‘Twilight’ has given her fame and fortune; what the 19-year-old does with it will be the real challenge.” — Dave McCoy, MSN Movies

Taylor Lautner

Taylor Lautner

Age: 17

Years on List: 2009

What He’s Done: The family flicks ‘Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl’ and ‘Cheaper by the Dozen 2′ put him in position to land the iconic role of Jacob Back (you know, star of Team Jacob) in ‘Twilight.’

What’s Next: Lautner had to fight a public battle to keep the role of werewolf Jacob for November’s sequel ‘New Moon,’ putting on 30 pounds in the process. Fan reactions to his shirtless publicity stills say the studio made the right call. In between ‘Twilight’s, he’ll appear in 2010’s star-studded rom-com ‘Valentine’s Day.’

Industry Buzz: “In theory, he should stay close to the ‘Twilght’ formula of teen-friendly romance. As he gets older, college comedies, romantic comedies and even an action flick or two might work, but he’s got to show some real staying power with his fanbase. At this point, he really hasn’t shown he can handle serious dramatic work. But who knows, an indie here or two might change all that.” — Gregory Ellwood, Hitfix.com

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Age: 15

Years on List: 2008, 2009

What She’s Done: This year Hollywood’s youngest veteran actress starred in the thriller ‘Push’ and voiced the lead in the animated hit ‘Coraline,’ seamlessly transitioning from child star to adept teen actress.

What’s Next: She’ll spice up ‘Twilight’’s second installment ‘New Moon’ (as an evil Volturi vamp who has it in for K-Stew’s Bella), then appear in 2010’s coming-of-age music biopic ‘The Runaways.’

Industry Buzz: “In all of her performances, there’s a genuine commitment and honesty that always comes across. You believe in the people she plays, and you empathize with them … Beyond her acting talents, she’s also blossomed into a respected pop culture icon. Fans of ‘Twilight’ are more than excited.” — Chuck Walton, Fandango

When being asked about a possible fan reaction to seeing him shirtless, Taylor smiled and said: ‘I think they might start crying’. And appearently Mr.Pattinson who appears shirtless as well, started bunking up, so a competition would end with a tie. Very generous Taylor! The shoot of Eclipse started like a month ago and he told MTV that working with new director David Slade has been interesting so far. Eclipse will have a whole darker tone than Twilight and New Moon do and much more action.

During the preshow Ashley will be MTV’s fashion correspondant on the red carpet. She’ll talk to all the celebs on their way to Radio City Music Hall, update us on the sweet clothes they are wearing and look entirely gorgeous. This year MTV is also able to already chat with the stars as they are getting ready in their hotel rooms. Pictures of shirtless Rob maybe? Please?!

Ashley Greene

Taylor Lautner

The August 2009 issue of Interview Magazine will feature Taylor Lautner with an exclusive interview. He talks about the Twilight phenomenon, ‘intense’ fans and how it feels to be the center of attraction. He dishes on his part of the New moon love triangle and how him, Kristen and Rob got along on the set. The whole interview can be viewed online, along with some special behind-the-scenes-pictures and this viedeo clip from the shoot in June.