It seems like everyone has an opinion about the newest member of the Harry Potter movie franchise, Robert Pattinson. The media fawns over him, fans adore him, and his girlfriends can’t stop gushing about him. Well, maybe we can’t all agree on how great he is (at least not yet), but one thing is for sure: He’s no spring chicken.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the facts regarding the 36-year-old English actor.
He Was Born In England
When the first Harry Potter movie came out in 2001, Robert Pattinson was just 22-years-old. To put that in perspective, he was only 4 years older than Daniel Radcliffe (then 19), who played Harry Potter in the movies. So, for the most part, he had just turned 24. Now, 11 years later, he’s approaching his 38th birthday, but he still hasn’t lost that boyish charm.
Born and raised in England, Pattinson graduated from Trinity College of Music in London with a degree in classical music performance. So, he wasn’t really suited for life in the real world. He needed a creative outlet.
He Was Previously Married (And Divorced)
Before he married British photographer Kristen Scott Thomas in 2012, Pattinson was married to fashion model Fiona Applewha. The couple had a son, Elijah, in 2006. They were married for about seven months before calling it quits. You can probably guess what happened: Fiona wanted to keep her professional life and become a full-time mum, while Robert craved a normal married life.
Even after their brief union, Robert remained friendly with Fiona. They often appeared together at events and in movies. Until recently, they’ve both been fairly private about their personal lives, so their fans hadn’t really known that they were together until recently.
He’s Not Been Very Active In Films
To his credit, Robert Pattinson has worked hard to establish himself as one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. Since the Harry Potter movies, which he starred in and co-produced, he’s gone on to star in the Twilight franchise and its spinoffs (Sons of Anarchy, Burlesque). In addition, he’s acted in a number of films directed by Nicolas Winding-Refn, including the recently released Deepwater Horizon. Most recently, he provided the voice for the titular character in the indie animated film, Monster Hunter Film.
While it’s great that he’s managed to carve out a successful filmography, it’s quite an accomplishment that he’s achieved all of this at such a young age. It takes a lot of time and effort to become one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. It would be nice to think that he could maintain this popularity and stay relevant until he’s at least 40. Let’s face facts: He’s not going to be acting for much longer. It’s time for him to grow up and start a family.
He’s Got A Dark Side
It just so happens that Robert Pattinson possesses all the makings of a classic villain. He’s quite the enigmatic, brooding presence, is he not? For instance, when he was twenty-two, he reportedly tried to kill himself by overdosing on prescription medication. It was just another low point in an already turbulent career. In another low moment, he allegedly shoplifted a $2,400 necklace and stole $20,000 worth of cigarettes from a hotel room. He’s also been arrested for assault twice, most notably over an incident in 2005 in which he allegedly beat up his co-star, Rupert Grint, during an argument over a hotel key.
All of this might make you wonder: Is Robert Pattinson the perfect villain? Or is he perhaps more of a tragic figure, whose life is plagued by tragedy and self-destructive tendencies? We’ll never know, because he’s never really done any interviews or gone into great detail about his personal life. It’s a shame, because he has so much to offer the world. It’s just a matter of finding out who he is and what he wants. So, let’s be grateful that he’s still around to make our drowsy heads turn, even though he’s four years past his prime.
Now, let’s dive into some juicy gossip…
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- He’s got a new girlfriend. But, is she the lucky one?
- He’s a serial monogamist, but who are his current favorite players?
- Why do they call him “King Charles”?
- His ex-boyfriend is currently serving a life sentence for murder. But, is he still considered a threat to Robert’s security?
- Has he ever considered transitioning?
- How much does he really love his ex-wife?
It seems like everyone has an opinion about the newest member of the Harry Potter movies franchise, Robert Pattinson. The media fawns over him, fans adore him, and his girlfriends can’t stop gushing about him. Well, maybe we can’t all agree on how great he is (at least not yet), but one thing is for sure: He’s no spring chicken.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the facts regarding the 36-year-old English actor.
He Was Born In England
When the first Harry Potter movie came out in 2001, Robert Pattinson was just 22-years-old. To put that in perspective, he was only 4 years older than Daniel Radcliffe (then 19), who played Harry Potter in the movies. So, for the most part, he had just turned 24. Now, 11 years later, he’s approaching his 38th birthday, but he still hasn’t lost that boyish charm.
Born and raised in England, Pattinson graduated from Trinity College of Music in London with a degree in classical music performance. So, he wasn’t really suited for life in the real world. He needed a creative outlet.
He Was Previously Married (And Divorced)
Before he married British photographer Kristen Scott Thomas in 2012, Pattinson was married to fashion model Fiona Applewha. The couple had a son, Elijah, in 2006. They were married for about seven months before calling it quits. You can probably guess what happened: Fiona wanted to keep her professional life and become a full-time mum, while Robert craved a normal married life.
Even after their brief union, Robert remained friendly with Fiona. They often appeared together at events and in movies. Until recently, they’ve both been fairly private about their personal lives, so their fans hadn’t really known that they were together until recently.
He’s Not Been Very Active In Films
To his credit, Robert Pattinson has worked hard to establish himself as one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. Since the Harry Potter movies, which he starred in and co-produced, he’s gone on to star in the Twilight franchise and its spinoffs (Sons of Anarchy, Burlesque). In addition, he’s acted in a number of films directed by Nicolas Winding-Refn, including the recently released Deepwater Horizon. Most recently, he provided the voice for the titular character in the indie animated film, Monster Hunter Film.
While it’s great that he’s managed to carve out a successful filmography, it’s quite an accomplishment that he’s achieved all of this at such a young age. It takes a lot of time and effort to become one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. It would be nice to think that he could maintain this popularity and stay relevant until he’s at least 40. Let’s face facts: He’s not going to be acting for much longer. It’s time for him to grow up and start a family.
Now, let’s dive into some juicy gossip…