The Entertainment Weekly issue on newsstands
The Entertainment Weekly issue on newsstands

Entertainment Weekly released this image from the eagerly awaited The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.  The character of Renesmee Carlie Cullen is being played by eleven year old Mackenzie Foy. Want to know why her name is Renesmee Carlie Cullen?

Mackenzie Foy (photo courtesy | tumblr.com)
Mackenzie Foy (photo courtesy | tumblr.com)

Her first name (pronounced Ruh-nez-may) is a combination of both her grand-mothers’ names – Renée (who is Bella’s mother) and Esme (who is Edward’s mother). Her middle name is a blend of her grand-fathers’ names – Charlie (who is Bella’s father) and Carlisle (who is Edward’s father).

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

In the interview with Entertainment Weekly, when they asked her about how Mackenzie resembles her on-screen parents, Kirsten Stewart said: “Even our hands look similar! It  was kind of strange. But it’s funny how it actually helps. It’s like, ‘Oh, hey, you look like me, kid! Come on!’”. If you are a Twihard, keep watching this space for more updates on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.