Robert Pattinson biography, net worth, girlfriend, height, age 2025

Robert Pattinson Biography

British actor Robert Pattinson made his film debut at 14 in the German production 'Ring of the Nibelungs' (2004). Pattinson also played Cedric Diggory in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005). He shot to international stardom as the mysterious, sparkly vampire Edward Cullen in 'The Twilight Saga' film series.

After the Twilight years, Pattinson turned down major roles in big-budget films to avoid being typecast, focusing instead on independent projects. In 2019, he signed on to play Batman in a new superhero film directed by 'Cloverfield's Matt Reeves. His net worth now is more than $100 million.

Childhood

Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson was born in London in 1986. His mother, Claire, worked at a modeling agency before his birth, while his father, Richard, ran a vintage car international shipping business.

Pattinson was the youngest child in the family. His two older sisters both pursued careers in the entertainment industry: Lizzie became a musician and composer, while Victoria is in the advertising business.

Until the age of 12, Robert attended the Tower House, a small boys' private school in London. He once told a story about getting suspended for carrying a cardboard box full of snails he'd collected from the school's garden pathway. He explained that he was trying to save the innocent gastropods from getting stomped on by his classmates after the school bell rang.

By age 12, Rob had grown into a tall, slender beauty with huge eyes who dreamed of becoming a Hollywood star. The shy, introverted boy with golden hair was spotted by a modeling agent, who helped him take the first steps toward his acting dream. His modeling career lasted just four years, though. He blames his lack of progress on developing a more masculine appearance:

When I first started, I was quite tall and looked like a girl, so I got lots of jobs, because it was during that period where the androgynous look was cool. Then, I guess, I became too much of a guy, so I never got any more jobs. I had the most unsuccessful modeling career.

Despite his short-lived modeling career, Rob didn't get discouraged and kept his eyes on the prize. Next stop, the theatre! As a young teenager, Rob joined the local amateur theater club, the Barnes Theatre Company. After two years working backstage, he found his acting feet with onstage roles in 'Macbeth', 'Anything Goes', and 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles'.

Transformation of young Robert Pattinson

First Roles

With his family backing him, 16-year-old Pattinson scored his first movie role in the 2004 TV film 'Ring of the Nibelungs', a tale rooted in Scandinavian mythology. Later that year, he appeared in 'Vanity Fair' alongside Reese Witherspoon and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. Robert's scenes got cut from the final edit but made it onto the DVD release. Despite this disappointment, the young Pattinson continued to follow his dreams.

Robert Pattinson in Ring of the Nibelungs

Fortunately for Rob, film director Mike Newell had taken a shine to the up-and-coming actor when they met back in 2003. Newell signed Pattinson for an upcoming role in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005), the fourth film in the Harry Potter film series. Pattinson would play Cedric Diggory — a brave Hufflepuff student representing Hogwarts in the Triwizard Tournament — the breakout role that would catapult him to global stardom.

Interestingly enough, Rob had not read any 'Harry Potter' books before taking the role. But after wrapping filming, he dove into the books and became an avid J.K. Rowling fan. The project also made him some new friends: the actor developed a particularly warm relationship with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.

Cedric Diggory Scenes

After his Harry Potter performance, the young Londoner found himself earning respect from critics and filmmakers across the industry. This newfound admiration saw Robert quickly cast in the psychological thriller 'The Haunted Airman' (2006). He portrayed a former Royal Air Force pilot who was confined to a wheelchair after suffering spinal injuries during the Second World War.

As Pattinson matured from teen to young man in his early twenties, he became something of a fashion industry darling. He appeared as a model for British teen magazines, as well as in the advertising campaign for Hackett's 2007 collection. Calling Robert a teen fashion icon would be a complete understatement — he was so much more. Naturally, he was a perfect fit for the role of the self-made fashionista and connoisseur of beauty, Salvador Dalí, in the 2008 Spanish-British drama 'Little Ashes'.

The Twilight Saga

2008 marked Robert's big career breakthrough. Pattinson was cast as Edward Cullen in 'The Twilight Saga', the five-part movie adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's best-selling vampire novels. A mysterious and devastatingly handsome vampire who falls for an ordinary teenage mortal girl — the role Rob was born to play.

Meyer originally envisioned Henry Cavill wearing the fangs, but Cavill's bulky, masculine build didn't fit the young, ethereal Edward. The recasting drew thousands of hopefuls, including Pattinson, who'd prove to be the perfect fit for Edward's enigmatic character.

Edward Cullen | Scene Pack

The movie, released in November 2008, was a phenomenal success. In a matter of days, Robert Pattinson and his on-screen lover, Kristen Stewart, gained a huge army of devoted fans. Taylor Lautner, who played the hulking werewolf Jacob and first appeared in the second film, earned similar popularity from fans worldwide. By the time 'Eclipse' hit theaters, fans took their obsession to the next level.

Viewers split into Team Edward and Team Jacob camps. This healthy fan competition likely pushed both actors forward in their careers. Rob spent six months hitting the gym, bulking up for Bella and Edward's wedding night scene in 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1' (2011).

Despite the success and massive paychecks, Pattinson stayed modest about 'The Twilight Saga'. He confessed to Vanity Fair in 2011, 'It is weird being part of that — kind of — representing something you don't particularly like.'

The Further Career

Determined to avoid being typecast as a chaste romantic hero, Pattinson got pickier about his roles. Most importantly, he needed to bury his 'vampire' public image for good.

In the early 2010s, Robert was captivating audiences with his roles in 'Remember Me' and 'Water for Elephants', proving he could hold his own in serious dramas alongside powerhouse actors like Christoph Waltz and Pierce Brosnan.

Robert Pattinson in 'Water for Elephants'

Eager to distance himself from his role in 'The Twilight Saga', Rob immersed himself in independent cinema. One such film was 'Bel Ami', a 2012 drama with Uma Thurman and Christina Ricci. In this film, he played a cynical journalist willing to do anything for his career.

Pattinson soon had the honor of collaborating with David Cronenberg on his screen adaptation of Don DeLillo's 'Cosmopolis'. The chamber piece, released in 2012, featured a small cast in a single setting — a stretch limo carrying a young billionaire around Manhattan.

In 2015, Robert appeared in 'The Childhood of a Leader', exploring the story of a fascist leader in the period immediately following World War I. The movie takes its title and some ideas from a 1939 story by Jean-Paul Sartre.

24 Hours With Robert Pattinson | Vogue

A year later, Pattinson co-starred with Tom Holland in the action-adventure film 'The Lost City of Z'. He then played a car wash employee who attempts to rob a bank with his disabled brother, in the 2017 American crime thriller film, 'Good Time'. Being the consummate professional that he is, Rob took a job at a real-life car wash to prepare for this role.

Robert Pattinson in 'The Lost City of Z'

The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was met with a sustained six-minute applause from the audience. 2017 also saw Rob starring in 'Fear & Shame', a short film based on his own script. In the 3-minute drama, he appeared as himself trying to buy a hot dog while avoiding recognition by fans in the middle of New York City.

Robert Pattinson Desperately Needs a New York City Hot Dog | GQ

His performance in 'Damsel' (2018) brought Robert a nomination for the Golden Bear Award at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. Though Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska gave compelling performances, the prize went to 'Touch Me Not' by Adina Pintilie.

Another 2018 venture with Mr. Pattinson was the futuristic space drama 'High Life' (2018). Robert himself said he was thrilled with the 'vivid and compelling' script, though the film and its plot (which follows a group of criminals journeying to a nearby black hole) received mixed reviews. Philip Seymour Hoffman was originally considered for this major role but sadly passed away in 2014, before filming began. The director, Claire Denis, was initially hesitant to cast Rob as he was too young for the role of Monte the prisoner. Eventually, she succumbed to the actor's persistent entreaties and Rob was hired.

In 2019, Robert co-starred with Willem Dafoe in 'The Lighthouse', a black-and-white 35mm film, with an orthochromatic aesthetic that evokes 19th-century photography. The film became both a critical darling and box office hit worldwide.

The Lighthouse - Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe, and Robert Pattinson Q&A

He then took on the role of Louis of Guyenne, heir to the throne, in the 2019 epic war film 'The King'. Alongside the criticism of the film for being historically inaccurate, Rob's French accent got absolutely roasted by fans. Despite this, Pattinson's take on Louis is bizarre yet oddly captivating.

Pattinson then starred in Ciro Guerra's independent movie titled 'Waiting for the Barbarians', a grim colonialism fable based on a 1980 novel by the Nobel laureate J. M. Coetzee. Now it seems Rob's indie film phase is winding down. In July 2019, it was announced that he would replace Ben Affleck as Batman and become a part of the DC movie universe. Unfortunately, the new movie was among the growing number of projects halted due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Robert Pattinson on 'Waiting for the Barbarians' set

'Tenet', Christopher Nolan's 11th feature, also got delayed from its original release date, but proved worth the wait. The 2020 science fiction action thriller film seemed destined for success with Pattinson working alongside John David Washington, Kenneth Branagh, and Elizabeth Debicki. Ironically, Rob spent months filming 'Tenet' without even 'vaguely understanding' what was happening. Pattinson admits he often turned to his co-stars to help decode the plot.

Robert Pattinson Scenes in Tenet

In 2020, Rob also appeared in Antonio Campos' 'The Devil All the Time', a Netflix psychological thriller with Bill Skarsgard and Tom Holland. The movie follows disparate characters across two generations of a family after the Second World War.

Music

Pattinson has been passionate about music since childhood and was gifted with a beautiful singing voice. He began playing piano at only three years old. Rob later picked up guitar and started writing songs for his teen rock band 'Bad Girls'. The future Hollywood star also had a brief solo career under the name of Bobby Dupea.

Hear Robert Pattinson singing!

Pattinson never tried to cash in on his fame — he'd play pubs and clubs purely for personal satisfaction. Rob's musical talent has not gone unnoticed, with two of his early songs ('Let Me Sign' and 'Never Think') added to 'The Twilight Saga'. The hobby doesn't pay much, but Rob says music remains his backup plan if acting doesn't work out.

Robert Pattinson's Personal Life

Robert Pattinson first fell in love at the age of 12, but the euphoria quickly evaporated. As an adolescent and beyond, the young man found it hard to maintain long-term relationships due to his busy work schedule.

But his single life wouldn't last forever. After their explosive on-screen chemistry, Rob and his 'Twilight' co-star Kristen Stewart sparked endless 'are-they, aren't-they' rumors. In early 2010, the pair finally confirmed their relationship during a private chat with Oprah Winfrey. When asked the same question again on camera, Stewart refused to discuss her love life, while Rob joked that Kristen was pregnant.

Pattinson & Stewart Cute Moments

The pair dated for several years, trying to keep their relationship out of the public eye as much as possible. However, rumors swirled that the actors were carrying on a fake romance orchestrated by their respective agents. It all came crashing down in 2012, before the fifth film's release, when Stewart admitted to cheating with director Rupert Sanders.

Rob later found comfort with young British singer Talia Barnett, known as FKA Twigs. The pair dated for two years and allegedly were engaged to be married, but called it quits in October 2017. Sources say Pattinson initiated the breakup, but both saw it coming.

Rob was then reportedly 'smitten' with 22-year-old singer Mabel. Neither confirmed the romance rumors. In 2018, Pattinson started to date Bradley Cooper's ex-girlfriend Suki Waterhouse, a British model and actress. Despite being together for over three years now, Robert and Suki rarely discuss each other in interviews. During their rare public appearances together, the couple looks absolutely happy and solid.

Robert Pattinson Now

After multiple COVID-19 delays, Warner Bros. Pictures' 'The Batman' was released on March 4, 2022. Matt Reeves revealed that the movie would be 'darker than previous' Gotham City films, with its emotional core rooted in the relationship between Batman (Robert Pattinson) and Alfred (Andy Serkis). Zoë Kravitz slinks into the film as iconic character Catwoman.

Rob says the shoot was both exciting and terrifying. The director shot much of the film at night, taking a toll on Rob's emotional and physical well-being. I felt very much alone. I have to really, really feel like I've hit rock bottom, he said.

The actor explained that he was extremely afraid to become 'the worst Batman' and that playing Batman was 'the hardest thing' he's ever done in his life.

I look first at the character and what I have to do with it, how I'm going to have to invent nuances in this shell, making it more complex, more complex all the time. Batman is a role in which I have to learn how to play ambiguity better. It's out of the question to interpret a character of a single color. It's beautiful, people who seem to live in two states at the same time.

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