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Her new movie “The Runaways” hits theaters April 9th, and Kristen Stewart recently shared her gratitude that she was able to score the role of Joan Jett.

“I was really lucky to have her be so into the project and so open about it, because not a lot of people my age know about The Runaways and it was the most important part of her life and kick-started her career.”

The “Twilight” babe continued, “And also, they were the first girl band. They were the first girls to ever play aggressive, sexual assertive rock and roll.”

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