Twilight fans are making sure they’re first in line for Monday night’s L.A. premiere of Breaking Dawn – Part 2, with many traveling across the globe for the much-anticipated event.
Among them: a group of women from Down Under who left behind their children — and much more — to be among the first to see the final installment of Stephenie Meyers’ uber-successful series.
Amanda George, Lisa Trewren and Jessica Peachman — all in their late 20s — camped out for a chance to win a seat inside the Nokia Theatre, which will host Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, and other Twilight stars.
“I’m a single mom to a four-year-old boy… and I left him with my parents to come here,” said Trewren. “And my mom is battling breast cancer, and getting treatment while I’m here, so it’s a bit hard.”
That’s not all: in the days leading to the premiere, the three have doubled up to sleep in tents and awakened at the wee hours of the morning to shower at a nearby hotel. But there have been bright spots: the trio has bonded with fellow Twi-hards and enjoyed a Twilight film each night, group-led aerobic activities during the day, and surprise treats such as the “Berry Bitten Smoothie” specially created by Jamba Juice.
And their efforts have paid off: after setting up camp on Thursday morning, George, Trewren and Peachman soon had a spot in the event deck after Rathbone himself ensured it. In honor of the star, the women christened their group “Team Jack.”
Watch the video above to learn more about the Aussie Twi-hards — and see the tent-filled area that’s hosting countless others just like them!
