SEXY Twilight star Kristen Stewart was yesterday named the most talented young actress in the world.
Kristen, 20, headed an annual poll by DVD rental company LOVEFiLM of the top actresses under 30.
The brunette American, who is dating co-star Robert Pattinson, beat Brokeback Mountain's Michelle Williams, 29, and Alice In Wonderland star Mia Wasikowska, 20.
Kristen rose eight places from last year's list to claim the top spot after performances in Adventureland, Welcome To The Rileys and the Twilight Saga films.
Brit star Carey Mulligan, 25, clinched fourth spot after her performance in Oscar nominated An Education.
The highest new entry to the chart was American actress Amanda Seyfried, 24, who shone in hit film Mamma Mia!
Helen Cowley, of LOVEFILM, said: "It's hugely impressive to see such a young list of actresses making their mark this year.
"Top star Kristen is a shrewd judge of roles, with some clever career choices in recent years, so it'll be interesting to see which direction she goes in."
Top 10
Lovefilm.com's Top 10 actresses under 30 are as follows:
1 Kristen Stewart
2 Michelle Williams
3 Mia Wasikowska
4 Carey Mulligan
5 Amanda Seyfried
6 Emily Blunt
7 Abbie Cornish
8 Ellen Page
9 Gemma Arterton
10 Freida Pinto
Subject: Twilight star Kristen Stewart named world's most talented young actress 
Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:34 pm