Robert Pattinson

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Robert Pattinson Biography

Robert Thomas Pattinson is a British actor. He made his film debut at 14 in "Ring of the Nibelungs" and appeared in the fourth "Harry Potter" film as Cedric Diggory. He became a global star after the "Twilight" series, playing vampire Edward Cullen.
Pictured: Robert Pattinson
Pictured: Robert Pattinson
Trying to shake off being typecast, he practically walked away from big-budget projects and focused on festival films, though in 2019 he was cast as the new Batman.

Childhood

Robert is the third child in his family. He has two older sisters, Lizzy and Victoria. The girls stayed far from the film world: Lizzy became a musician and composer, while Victoria works in advertising.

When the boy was born, his mother Clare worked at a modeling agency, and his father Richard dealt in exporting vintage American cars overseas.
Pictured: Robert Pattinson's parents
Pictured: Robert Pattinson's parents
Until age 12, Robert attended the all-boys private school Tower House, until he got kicked out. After becoming famous, the actor never talked about what happened, but one girl who knew him well during his school years once shared that Robert was simply saving snails from his classmates, who loved crushing their crunchy shells. One teacher just didn't like that the boy constantly carried around a cardboard box stuffed with snails. When Robert got expelled, he transferred to the private Harrodian School in Barnes.
Robert Pattinson as a child
Robert Pattinson as a child
As a child, Robert Pattinson was extremely shy, but despite this, he dreamed of becoming an actor from an early age. In a way, he got lucky – at just 12, Robert received his first invitation from a modeling agency. His sisters' teasing actually worked in his favor – they loved dressing their little brother in dresses and doing his makeup: the blond, thin boy looked far more feminine than many boys his age.
Robert grew up a feminine boy
Robert grew up a feminine boy
Pattinson's modeling career lasted only four years: "When I started, I was really tall and looked like a girl. Everyone loved it, I got tons of offers. But then, I guess I became too manly-looking, which is probably why I ended up without work."
Robert Pattinson during his school years
Robert Pattinson during his school years
At 15, the young man made his stage debut at the Barnes Theater Club. He would later appear on that stage in three different productions: "Anything Goes," "Macbeth," and "Tess of the d'Urbervilles."
Robert Pattinson in his youth
Robert Pattinson in his youth

First Roles

Robert Pattinson's first film work came in 2004. The 16-year-old played a character named Giselher in the fantasy film "Ring of the Nibelungs," and soon after appeared in "Vanity Fair" with Reese Witherspoon in the lead role. However, after filming wrapped, the director decided to cut all of Pattinson's scenes, so the actor could only be seen later in the DVD version of the film.
Robert Pattinson's first role ("Ring of the Nibelungs")
Robert Pattinson's first role ("Ring of the Nibelungs")
The following year proved much more successful: Robert Pattinson landed the role of Cedric Diggory in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." Robert had met the film's director, Mike Newell, back in 2003, which helped the aspiring actor become the top candidate for the role of the Hufflepuff student. His character, the brave and hardworking Cedric, chosen by the Goblet of Fire to compete in the magical tournament, became a fan favorite.
Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory
Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory
Interestingly, before playing Cedric, Pattinson hadn't read a single book from the "boy who lived" series, but after filming he became a passionate fan of J.K. Rowling's work. And on set, he became especially close friends with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.
Cedric Diggory Scenes
After "Harry Potter," Pattinson caught the attention not only of Potterheads but also of observant directors, so very soon he appeared in the TV movie "The Haunted Airman," where Robert played a former military pilot confined to a wheelchair. This was followed by the comedy "The Bad Mother's Handbook."

Riding the wave of popularity, Robbie was invited back into the modeling business. In 2007, he participated in the Hackett's autumn collection fashion show.
Robert Pattinson's photo shoot for Hackett's catalog
Robert Pattinson's photo shoot for Hackett's catalog

"Twilight"

2008 marked the real breakthrough in Robert Pattinson's career. After appearing in "Little Ashes," where the British actor played Salvador Dalí, and "How to Be," he landed a role in the teen fantasy romance "Twilight." Playing the aristocratically pale vampire Edward Cullen who falls for an ordinary mortal girl became the young actor's calling card for years to come.
In 2008, Robert Pattinson and Edward Cullen became inextricably linked
In 2008, Robert Pattinson and Edward Cullen became inextricably linked
Initially, Stephenie Meyer wanted Henry Cavill for the role, but by the time the first novel's adaptation finally got underway, the actor had grown up and looked too rugged to play a high schooler. In the end, Pattinson was chosen from over a thousand candidates, with his delicate appearance playing a key role in the casting decision.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart on the set of "Twilight"
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart on the set of "Twilight"
The success of "Twilight" was truly phenomenal. Robert Pattinson and his on-screen love interest, Kristen Stewart, who played Bella Swan, became global stars overnight. After the second installment ("The Twilight Saga: New Moon") matched the previous film's impressive numbers, Taylor Lautner joined their ranks, playing Jacob – the werewolf who falls for Bella right after Edward.

2009 brought "Eclipse," where Bella was torn between her vampire love and her werewolf friend, with either choice potentially sparking a war between the two species.
A shot from "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn"
A shot from "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn"
The saga's final chapter, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn," was released in two parts in 2011 and 2012. Pattinson spent six months hitting the gym before filming the first part – he wanted to look as masculine and athletic as possible for Bella and Edward's wedding night scene.

Career Evolution

In the years that followed, Pattinson worked to shake off his reputation as the romantic vampire from a teen movie. This might explain why he became more selective about his roles. Even before "Twilight" wrapped, he proved to audiences he could handle deep, dramatic characters – playing Tyler, a fate-struck student in the drama "Remember Me" (2010), and young veterinarian Jacob in the romance "Water for Elephants" (2011).
A shot from "Water for Elephants"
A shot from "Water for Elephants"
After the vampire franchise ended, Robert dove headfirst into festival and independent cinema. It seemed like his new approach to choosing scripts followed a simple rule: the weirder, the better.

So in 2012, the actor found himself on set with Uma Thurman and Christina Ricci, starring in the adaptation of Guy de Maupassant's novel "Bel Ami" as a cynical journalist willing to do anything for his career.
Robert Pattinson and Uma Thurman in the film "Bel Ami"
Robert Pattinson and Uma Thurman in the film "Bel Ami"
That same year, Pattinson got to work with renowned director David Cronenberg on the adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel "Cosmopolis". This film stands out for its intimate setting: everything unfolds in a single location – a limousine carrying a young billionaire through Manhattan.
A shot from the film "Cosmopolis"
A shot from the film "Cosmopolis"
In 2015, Robert appeared in a small role in the drama "The Childhood of a Leader" about a young man named Prescott who grows up to become a dictator. It's based on Jean-Paul Sartre's short story "The Childhood of a Leader".
Cast of the film "The Childhood of a Leader"
Cast of the film "The Childhood of a Leader"
In 2016, Robert Pattinson starred alongside Tom Holland in the adventure drama "The Lost City of Z", and also worked on the thriller "Good Time".
Robert Pattinson in the film "The Lost City of Z"
Robert Pattinson in the film "The Lost City of Z"
A year later came the premiere of "Good Time". Pattinson's character – a car wash worker (the actor actually worked at a car wash preparing for this role) named Connie, tired of poverty. Together with his intellectually disabled brother, he robs a bank. He's got the money and his freedom, but his brother gets caught by the police. Now Connie's consumed by guilt and tries to break his brother out. The film was selected for Cannes, and after the screening, the audience gave it a six-minute standing ovation.
"Good Time": Robert Pattinson and Ben Safdie
"Good Time": Robert Pattinson and Ben Safdie
After the drama's release, Robert made an ironic short film from his own script. He plays himself trying to buy a hot dog in downtown New York while staying unrecognized.
Robert Pattinson Desperately Needs a New York City Hot Dog | GQ
In 2018, Robert landed the lead role in the comedy western "Damsel", which received a Golden Lion nomination at the Venice Film Festival. Pattinson's co-star was Mia Wasikowska.
A shot from the film "Damsel"
A shot from the film "Damsel"
During this period, the actor also worked on Claire Denis's sci-fi drama "High Life" alongside Juliette Binoche. The story centers on a spaceship crewed by criminals on a mission to harvest energy from a black hole. Robert was impressed by Claire Denis's work and asked to join the project himself after learning about Philip Seymour Hoffman's death, whom the director had originally considered for the lead role. Denis initially turned him down because he was too young.
Robert Pattinson in the film "High Life"
Robert Pattinson in the film "High Life"
In 2019, audiences could enjoy the actor's work in two projects. The first was the arthouse horror film "The Lighthouse", where Pattinson plays a young man who takes a job as a lighthouse keeper. He's stuck there for a whole month, during which unexplainable things start happening.
A shot from the movie "The Lighthouse"
A shot from the movie "The Lighthouse"
The second was biographical drama "The King" with Timothée Chalamet in the lead role. Critics left mixed reviews about the film and called it "historically inaccurate," but noted its dark anti-militaristic atmosphere.
A shot from the movie "The King"
A shot from the movie "The King"
In 2019, Pattinson was busy on the set of the independent film "Waiting for the Barbarians," a statement against racism and colonization that earned a special prize at the Venice Film Festival.

But Pattinson's indie era seems to be coming to an end. In summer 2019, news broke that he'd replace Ben Affleck as Batman and join the DC cinematic universe. This wasn't a continuation of previous films, but a complete franchise reboot.
Robert Pattinson – the new Batman
Robert Pattinson – the new Batman
However, production—mostly scheduled for 2020—kept getting interrupted. In September, filming stopped again after Pattinson tested positive for COVID-19. Around the same time, Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" hit theaters, featuring Robert alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
On the set of "Tenet"
On the set of "Tenet"
In March 2022, audiences finally saw Robert Pattinson as Batman in Matt Reeves' new DC adaptation. Zoë Kravitz played Catwoman. The actors shot a sultry Entertainment spread together as part of the promo campaign.
Robert Pattinson on the set of "The Batman"
Robert Pattinson on the set of "The Batman"
The new film didn't tell Batman's origin story—the hero had already been protecting Gotham from evil for years while trying to figure himself out. Robert admitted the shoot felt both thrilling and terrifying, and he was scared to go to the premiere, worried he'd be branded "the worst Batman ever." He also talked about building the Dark Knight's character:
First I look at the character and what I need to do with him, how I can come up with nuances within this shell, constantly making the role more and more complex. Batman is a role where I need to learn to better portray ambiguity. There's no way to play this character in one color. It's beautiful when people seem to exist in two states at once.
In early 2023, Pattinson voiced the grey heron in the English version of Hayao Miyazaki's animated masterpiece "The Boy and the Heron"—a modest role by industry standards, but meaningful for an actor who's always gravitated toward unconventional projects. At the same time, through his production company Icki Eneo Arlo, he produced Sebastián Silva's "Rotting in the Sun," which earned strong critical praise.

But the real test lay ahead: shooting "Mickey 17," a sci-fi dark comedy from Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho, the mind behind "Parasite." Based on Edward Ashton's novel "Mickey7," the film follows a man who joins a space colony as "expendable"—a worker who gets cloned after each death with all memories intact.
Two Robert Pattinsons in matching outfits with numbers 17 and 18, film still
Still from "Mickey 17"
Source: IMDb
The actor said he drew inspiration from Jim Carrey's performance in "Dumb and Dumber," referencing similar "comedic injuries." To distinguish between the two main Mickeys—17 and 18—Pattinson changed accents for each character.

Filming wrapped in December 2022, but the release turned into a marathon of delays. The film got pushed back five times before finally premiering in February 2025. It pulled in $133 million against a budget of around $118 million, earning generally positive reviews, though it didn't quite hit the studio's financial expectations.

Music

Robert loves playing guitar and synthesizer. Before becoming a Hollywood star of the new generation, he played in the rock band "Bad Girls" and also tried his hand as a solo artist under the pseudonym Bobby Dupea.
Hear Robert Pattinson singing!
The actor has been passionate about music since childhood. Robert says he sat down at the piano when he was just three or four years old, and a bit later got hooked on guitar. As an adult, he remembered his childhood hobby and started playing blues.

It's worth noting that for the film "Twilight," Robert Pattinson wrote and performed the ballads "Let Me Sign" and "Never Think," the latter of which was actually included in the movie's official soundtrack.
Robert Pattinson – Let me Sign

Robert Pattinson's Personal Life

Robert Pattinson fell in love for the first time at age 12. The "romance" lasted just three weeks, but as he matured, the actor began taking relationships far more seriously.
"Yes, I've been in love, though I've never gotten to the point where I'd say: 'Darling, I'm ready to die for you.' Maybe that's still ahead of me. These past few years I've been constantly traveling. I don't stay in any city for more than two weeks. There's just not enough time to build a real relationship," the actor shares.
In early 2010, the actor was invited to Oprah Winfrey's show as the star of "Twilight." It was during this taping that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart publicly declared themselves a couple, though the confession didn't make it to air. People present at the filming reported that the couple admitted their feelings to Oprah backstage, while in the studio their friends confirmed that Robert and Kristen were romantically involved. Winfrey tried to get details, but Stewart shut down the conversation, saying their personal life wasn't up for discussion.

Pattinson, however, opened up and started joking that he loved Kristen and she was pregnant with his child. Robert added that this wouldn't be his first kid. It was possibly a hint about the actor's connection to singer Kellie Blackwell – she'd been linked to Robert romantically and rumored to be pregnant by him. Many even believed that Pattinson and Stewart's romance was nothing more than publicity, while the actor had genuine feelings for Blackwell.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's romance was tabloid gold
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's romance was tabloid gold
But whatever the truth, the "Twilight" stars were linked (or maintained the appearance of being linked) until 2012, when Kristen cheated on Robert with director Rupert Sanders during the filming of "Snow White and the Huntsman."

The next woman to capture the heartthrob's heart was British singer Tahliah Barnett, known by her stage name FKA twigs.
Robert Pattinson and Tahliah Barnett (FKA twigs)
Robert Pattinson and Tahliah Barnett (FKA twigs)
For two years they were inseparable: Robert proposed to his love, but in October 2017 the couple broke off their engagement. According to tabloids, Pattinson initiated the split.

In spring 2018, newspapers "matched" the actor with 22-year-old singer Mabel, though these rumors were never confirmed.

That summer, the actor started dating British model Suki Waterhouse. They denied romance rumors for a long time, but were frequently photographed together. The last time was in August 2019, when they were spotted walking hand-in-hand through London streets.
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse in the early days
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse in the early days
A source close to Robert told the press that Suki was indeed his girlfriend. What's more, she was jealous of the actor's connection to Zoë Kravitz, who starred with Robert in the Batman film. However, the couple weathered that storm, and Robert and Suki attended "The Batman" premiere together.

In December 2023, Suki started wearing a ring with a large diamond on her ring finger. People confirmed they were engaged.
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse embracing at a social event
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse
Source: Reddit
In March 2024, the Daily Mail reported that Pattinson and Waterhouse had become parents. In April 2024 at Coachella, Suki revealed the baby's gender – it's a girl. Soon after, Pattinson shared how much fatherhood changed him:
I have so much more patience now. It's funny, it's not even patience; I really enjoy spending time with little ones. That surprised me... Now I have to wear Patagonia puffer jackets and cargo shorts.

Robert Pattinson Now

May 2025 became a month of triumph at the Cannes Film Festival. The thriller "Die, My Love" starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson was met with standing ovations and nominated for the Palme d'Or. Pattinson played Jackson, the husband of Grace, who's battling postpartum depression and psychosis.
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson dancing at home
Still from "Die, My Love"
Source: IMDb
In November 2024, Pattinson joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," an epic action-fantasy that became the director's first film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Filming took place from February to August 2025 in Morocco, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Iceland, and Western Sahara. According to Italian publication Chi, Pattinson played Hermes, the mischievous messenger deity of the ancient gods. The premiere was scheduled for July 2026.

Throughout these years, Pattinson remained the face of Dior Homme: he attended the brand's shows at Paris Fashion Week in January 2023, September 2023, June 2024, January 2025, and June 2025, continuing a partnership with the fashion house that began back in 2013.

Robert Pattinson: latest news and articles

  • Robert Pattinson grow up and became an adult, he grew his beard and lost a few young fans...
    2021-05-14 09:15:02
  • I don`t like how Pattinson is playing is the movies which all the teenagers likes, and I also don`t like his pretty model appearance.
    2021-05-05 14:20:04
  • Robert Pattinson proved that he is a talented actor in Bel Ami and he can play a dramatic roles as good as vampire roles.
    2021-04-13 13:45:29
  • Anyway he will stay for me an actor who played in Twilight and he still didn`t go far from this.
    2021-04-09 19:25:49
  • I adore this English guy! Robert Pattinson is an incredible charming!
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