These days, you can't look at a gossip rag or website without finding some new -- often outrageous -- story about Robert Pattinson, the red-hot star of 'Twilight.' When we talked to Pattinson in anticipation of his upcoming film 'Little Ashes' (in theaters May 8, 2009), we decided to get the sexy 22-year-old's take on a few recent headlines.
Find out if he really took a fan to dinner, his response to Ryan Reynolds' admiration ... and if the guy showers. -- By Angie Argabrite
1. I heard that you follow all the online gossip about yourself?
I read that and thought it was such bullshit. I was like, "God, I sound like such a loser!"
2. So it's not true?
Well, I do sometimes. I used to a lot more before and then ... I only look at the negative stuff. I just want to know whoever's saying negative stuff, and I just want to remember their names. I write it all down in my black book. [Laughs]
3. Is it true that you took a fan out for dinner?
That is true, yeah.
4. Is it true that, I don't know if you saw this, but a source on the set of 'New Moon' said that you don't smell good, that you don't shower?
I haven't even been on the set yet!
5. You know the same thing went around about Zac Efron a while ago; that he doesn't shower.
Really? He looks like he smells really good [laughs]. I also do shower.
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**FILE** In this Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 file photo, actor Robert Pattinson poses backstage to promote his new movie "Twilight" at MTV's "Total Request Live" show in New York, (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)
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Actor Robert Pattinson, right, signs autographs for fans on his arrival for a red carpet ceremony to promote his latest movie "Twilight," directed by Catherine Hardwicke, in Tokyo, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)
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Actor Robert Pattinson signs autographs for fans on his arrival for a red carpet ceremony to promote his latest movie "Twilight," directed by Catherine Hardwicke, in Tokyo, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)
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** CORRECTS ACTOR'S NAME TO ROBERT PATTINSON ** Actress Kristen Stewart, second left, and actor Robert Pattinson laugh on stage as they meet fans during an event to promote their latest film "Twilight," directed by Catherine Hardwicke, in Tokyo Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. Others are unidentified interpreters. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)
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(R-L) Actors Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson attend the "Twilight" Japan Premiere at Ebisu Garden Place on February 27, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open to the public on April 4 in Japan. "Twilight" Japan Premiere Tokyo, Japan February 27, 2009 Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage.com To license this image (56863544), contact WireImage.com
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(R-L) Actors Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson attend the "Twilight" Japan Premiere at Ebisu Garden Place on February 27, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open to the public on April 4 in Japan. "Twilight" Japan Premiere Tokyo, Japan February 27, 2009 Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage.com To license this image (56863542), contact WireImage.com
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Actor Robert Pattinson attends the "Twilight" Japan Premiere at Ebisu Garden Place on February 27, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open to the public on April 4 in Japan. "Twilight" Japan Premiere Tokyo, Japan February 27, 2009 Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage.com To license this image (56863573), contact WireImage.com
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Actor Robert Pattinson attends the "Twilight" Japan Premiere at Ebisu Garden Place on February 27, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open to the public on April 4 in Japan. "Twilight" Japan Premiere Tokyo, Japan February 27, 2009 Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage.com To license this image (56863568), contact WireImage.com
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(R-L) Actors Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson attend the "Twilight" Japan Premiere at Ebisu Garden Place on February 27, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open to the public on April 4 in Japan. "Twilight" Japan Premiere Tokyo, Japan February 27, 2009 Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage.com To license this image (56863530), contact WireImage.com
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Actor Robert Pattinson attends the "Twilight" press conference at Ebisu Garden Place on February 27, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open to the public on April 4 in Japan. "Twilight" Press Conference Tokyo, Japan February 27, 2009 Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage.com To license this image (56863351), contact WireImage.com
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You know, that is the most ... I actually got told about that this morning. It's like, "What?" It's the most boring story.
7. I just watched a Ryan Reynolds video interview and he called you "dreamy" and said he'd love to work with you.
[Embarrassed laugh] Really?
8. Is there anyone you'd love to work with?
Ryan Reynolds! [Laugh] ... I've always wanted to work with Benicio Del Toro, I think he's amazing. And there are tons and tons of people ...
(This is just a taste of our interview with the charmingly shy Pattinson. Come back closer to the release date of 'Little Ashes' for more surprises in our full interview, in which he reveals how he prepared for his nude scenes in the Salvador Dali biopic, where he sees himself in the future ... and how the energy is different on 'New Moon.')
Reader Comments (200)
Memarsha at 2:09PM on Mar 27th 2009
Thank You Moviefone! It's nice to see that someone took the time to sit down with one of the nicest most unaffected stars in the film industry today and ask what's true and what's not. Rob, Kristen, and the entire cast of Twilight are normal people doing their "jobs" and that has resulted in their lives being changed in ways the majority of us will never understand. I am looking forward to seeing all of them in future projects and can't wait for November to get here!
rebekah at 2:18PM on Mar 27th 2009
robert pattinson you are amazing and even though many of us saw that crazy pic of u in sugar u can keep ur dignity lol , great acting great guy.
Sophia at 9:12PM on May 7th 2009
what pic????
christy at 2:20PM on Mar 27th 2009
i totally agree with you Memarsha. I love getting the truth from him and not "someone one on the set said" it nice to hear this stuff for a change. i love everyone on the set of twilight and look forward to seeing them in the future.
Michelle at 2:29PM on Mar 27th 2009
I love Robert! He is such a sweetheart. All the haters and liars that try and ride off his fame can suck it.
chicgeek at 2:37PM on Mar 27th 2009
Thanks for posting this interview, I'm glad to hear this from Rob himself. It gets tiring to hear the dubious gossip from fame-hungry writers who live to post negative comments..
Thanks so much!!!!
kateluvRob at 2:58PM on Mar 27th 2009
Thank you so much!! i love you moviefone.com!!!
I hate TED CASABLANCA!!!!!!
Rob is soooo sweet! i love you ROB!!
casey at 3:00PM on Mar 27th 2009
when was this interview done? is he back in los angeles from vancouver already? thought he didn't have to be back until tomorrow for the kids choice awards.
Maryann at 3:25PM on Mar 27th 2009
I think someone should post the link to the following gossip mongrels out there, Eonline's Ted Casablanca "the awful truth", Perez Hilton, Lainey Gossip (or whatever her name is..), Celebuzz.com. MAYBE Just MAYBE these friggin rumors will stop! Thank you moviefone for well giving Rob a chance to set the record straight!
Noizy at 3:16PM on Mar 27th 2009
See you bastards
rob does do da
sexytime showers.
oh yeah and dinner
was really yummy
your the best rob !
Noizy
melanie at 3:19PM on Mar 27th 2009
I'm so glad Moviefone talked to him. I'm so tired of hearing the so called horror stories.. Is it so hard to believe that he can truly be a nice guy... It's ashame that some people would rather believe the rumors and drama... they must be so bored with their own lives they have time to sit around and make up bad things about other peoples lives. What a sad sad existence!!!!
JudyLovesRob at 3:24PM on Mar 27th 2009
Hi Rob! So glad you got to speak for yourself! Can't wait for "New Moon" and your other movies. Keep up the good work! Good luck, we love you!
kaity at 3:24PM on Mar 27th 2009
He is such a sweetie. lol.
He's so nice too.
Everyone that says bad stuff about him just doesn't get him. hahaha
whatever at 3:24PM on Mar 27th 2009
i still think he smells.
Heather Molinari at 3:26PM on Mar 27th 2009
Thank you moviefone for giving Rob the chance to answer some of this ridiculous rubbish. Now I hope everyone will move on and leave him and the rest of the cast alone so they can do what they do best.
Alyssa at 2:03AM on Mar 28th 2009
God I love him. thank you so much for the interview. Can't wait to read the rest.
Kathryn at 3:32PM on Mar 27th 2009
Stop looking at the negative stuff much more positive out there!!!!!!! AKA ignore the nuts they just want their 15 minutes of fame no matter whom they attack. My grandpa use to say don't let the bastards get you down. LOL and I think that to myself quite often.
Good luck, and do more with your music, you play the piano really great do some more. PLEASE
Kathryn
liana at 3:36PM on Mar 27th 2009
Rob is such a great guy!All these bullshits about him,are just because he's soooo popular!
Heather Molinari at 3:38PM on Mar 27th 2009
Thank you moviefone for giving Rob the chance to speak up about the rubbish that is being said about him. He doesn't deserve it and neither do any of the talented cast members. I am looking forward to seeing Rob's other movies, but I see "Little ashes" is not scheduled in Las Vegas, that is very sad.
Poptart at 3:38PM on Mar 27th 2009
Thank you Rob and Moviefone! Rob is as close to perfection as a man can get. Moviefone, I *really* appreciate you asking these questions and helping to control the mindless gossip about this wonderful guy!