It was just announced that Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have called it quits. The ‘Twilight’ actress and her ‘Good Side’ co-star broke up recently after two years of dating. What happened?
The 33-year-old beauty and the ‘Belle’ star, 29, began dating in 2015 and seemed perfect for each other. The two attended several events together, including the 2017 Academy Awards. They also enjoyed a romantic night out in New York City in April 2017. But their perfect match was not meant to be.
Shortly after the 2017 Academy Awards, a source close to the couple shared with In Touch that things “have slowly deteriorated” since then and that the breakup had been “long in the making.” While the source didn’t give much away, they noted that both parties “needed space” and that Kristen “didn’t want to be in a loveless marriage for the rest of her life.” The source continued, “This is not the person she wants to be with and it is not the person he wants to be with.”
Since breaking up, Kristen has been linked to both Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. She has also had several one-night-stands, which she has openly discussed. Although Kristen has not ruled out a reconciliation with Robert, she has made it clear that she is “looking for lasting love.”
Meanwhile, Robert has maintained an “amazing” friendship with fellow ‘Twilight’ co-star and partner in crime Bella Swan. After breaking up with Kristen, he began seeing Gigi Hadid and attended several of her sporting events, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France this year. He also accompanied her to the Olympics in Brazil. In February 2018, Hadid tweeted, “Thank you for being here tonight, wherever this is.”
While it’s sad to see the couple’s romance come to an end, it seems like it was inevitable. After all, this was the duo that played Cinderella and Prince Charming in Disney’s live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The film, which came out in March 2018, was panned by critics. It also earned back only half of its $200 million budget at the box office. But it will forever be remembered as Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson’s breakout role. It was also the movie that made them famous.
Since then, they have both gone on to accomplish much in their careers. In 2019 alone, Robert has starred in blockbusters such as ‘Joker’ and ‘Twelve’ and earned rave reviews for both roles. He has also begun a production company with his friend Tim Burton. Meanwhile, Kristen has had bit parts in numerous movies, including ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch’ and ‘Eclipse’, as well as a lead role in ‘A Private War’. She has also completed filming on the highly anticipated third installment of ‘New Moon’, the ‘Twilight’ prequel series, which is due out soon.
This will be the first time in 15 years that Robert and Kristen have been apart since they started dating in 2003. We wish them both the best of luck in their future endeavors.