“'Thirteen' was really hard on my family. I wrote this movie about them and their flaws and imperfections and what it was like growing up. It was from one kid's perspective and not a well rounded one. You get older, and it's like, 'How dare I portray my father as being a totally vacant, careless schmuck?'”

American actress, screenwriter, and entrepreneur

Nikki Reed is an American actress, screenwriter, and entrepreneur. She is best known for playing Rosalie Hale in The Twilight Saga and for her early work on Thirteen. She came to wider attention with Thirteen, a psychological drama that she starred in and co-wrote with director Catherine Hardwicke. The film brought her Best Breakthrough Performance and a nomination for Best First Screenplay at the 19th Independent Spirit Awards.