While we await the premiere of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the media circus surrounding the movie’s antagonist continues. As has become customary for a certain generation, an ‘It’ girl has emerged to take the spotlight. This time, it’s none other than Robert Pattinson’s ex-girlfriend, Talulah Riley. Since breaking up with the actor two years ago, the 23-year-old has skyrocketed to fame, appearing in films like Gone Girl and Suki Waterhouse’s The Wedding Dress, and endorsing numerous luxury brands. All this, and she’s only 23!
What does the future hold for this rising star? Will she remain at the forefront of the fashion scene or will she fade away?
Riley may currently be relishing her moment in the spotlight, but her rapid ascent to fame didn’t come without its challenges. When the news first broke that she had ended their two-year relationship in the summer of 2014, it seemed as if the entire world knew about it. “It was a complete shock. I didn’t see it coming,” the actor’s rep Kate Major admitted to The Hollywood Reporter at the time. “I think he’s a gem of a human being and I’m really happy that he found such a loyal and loving companion. She means the world to him. He’s been very down to earth and open about the break-up.”
With her ascent to fame came increased speculation about the nature of her ex-boyfriend’s relationship with Talulah Riley. In the wake of their breakup, rumors began circulating that the actor was still bedding down with the 23-year-old. Was this a publicity stunt? Was he still attracted to older women? Is he really into kinky sex?
The fact that these questions still linger almost two years later speaks volumes about the media’s obsession with Robert Pattinson. But what do you think of his sexuality?
Is He Prone To Swooning Over Older Women?
The fact that even two years after their breakup Robert Pattinson is still besotted with Talulah Riley should come as no great surprise. The fact that she’s 23 and he’s only 27 doesn’t seem to have caught up with him yet. He may be a far more mature individual than the average 27-year-old, but that doesn’t seem to have filtered down to his sex life. In the past, he’s admitted to being “very much” a “womanizer” and “pretty much always have been,” revealing that he hasn’t grown out of his more youthful ways. A perfect example of this is the way he still reacts to girls that get older. In a 2013 interview with Cosmo, he said:
“I remember the first time I saw a woman my age wearing a mini-skirt, I almost fell over. It was like déjà vu. I felt like I’d seen her before, but I couldn’t place where. Then it dawned on me – she looked exactly like my ex-girlfriend! It was weird. I felt like I was seeing myself through her eyes. When I finally spoke to her, I realized that she wasn’t at all like the women I usually hang out with. She was way more mature… She was exactly what I needed at that point in my life. She was the complete opposite of everything I thought a woman should be. It was the best thing that could’ve happened. It was like a total game-changer. I fell in love with her all over again.”
To put it bluntly, Robert Pattinson is a middle-aged man trapped in a young body. His sexuality may be changing with age, but it’s still very much in its larval phase. He’s not going to settle down any time soon. When he does find the right partner, it’s going to be a while before she finds it appropriate to start a family.
Does He Have A Longer Attention Span Than The Average Man?
Another theory about Robert Pattinson concerns his supposed short attention span. As well as being “womanizer” and “womanizer-adjacent,” he has also been characterized as a “detail-oriented person,” “extremely busy,” and even “a bit of a procrastinator.” While it’s true that he can sometimes struggle to pay attention to what’s happening around him, it seems as if this is more to do with his hectic schedule than anything else. During a Reddit AMA in July 2014, he said:
“I feel like I could spend all day every day scrolling through my phone. I could be up all night and still not get everything done. I have so much to do and so little time to do it. There are just so many things that I don’t get enough time for.”
This doesn’t mean that he’s incapable of being a more mature individual. As we’ve established, he can be very much a part of the “bigger person” generation. In the above AMA, he spoke about how he struggles with his mental health and seeks help when he needs it. Since going solo, he has also spoken about how therapy has helped him grow as a person. While his sexuality may still be in question, at least we know that he’s trying to be the best man that he can be. He may not have found the one yet, but at least he’s searching.
What do you think of Robert Pattinson’s sexuality? Let us know in the comments below.