By day, Hollywood star Robert Pattinson is famous for his role as vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight film franchise. But it’s his other projects that are really making headlines these days.
Pattinson revealed in a new interview that he is currently working on a series of erotic vampire novels, and will be writing an explicit sex manual alongside legendary kink-teacher Marjorie Merriweather.
Here, we’re running down the interesting details about this exciting actor.
Early Life and Family
Robert Pattinson was born in London on September 25, 1986. He is the son of filmmaker Bryan Pattinson and screenwriter Anne Pattinson. His mother is English; his father is French. He has an elder brother named Tom, and a younger sister named Lily. Most of his family lives in the United Kingdom, but the actor often visits them in France.
Pattinson grew up in a big house in Hampstead, north London, with plenty of space for his growing family. He attended the London School of Economics, but dropped out to pursue his acting career. While studying, he made his acting debut in a stage production of William Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure.
Pattinson’s first major appearance in a film was in the Oscar-nominated 2011 film The Young Victoria. The following year, he appeared in the comedy series A Game of Thrones as Prince Joffrey Baratheon. He’s slated to appear in the fifth season of the award-winning show.
Career
Besides spending time with family and friends, one of the things Pattinson loves doing is working. He has a prolific career ahead of him, with numerous film and TV projects on the horizon. We can expect at least four more movies and a season of television to be released before the end of 2022.
Pattinson made his acting debut in 2006 with a small part in the BBC series Sex Traffic, a story of a school boy who gets in trouble for having sex with a minor. Since then, the actor has been in several major films, including Dirty Grandpa, Good Time, and the upcoming Death on the Nile. He also has a recurring role in the BBC series, Call The Midwife as Tom, a gay personal assistant to Jenny Lumet’s character. In 2019, he starred in the drama series Trust, for which he won a Golden Globe.
As for his future projects, the actor is attached to star in several films, including the aforementioned erotic novels and the upcoming Death on the Nile. He is also developing a TV series, The Natural: Huntress, with Emily Mortimer, and a horror RPG, Neverworld, with Robin Stein.
Personal Life
The most interesting part of Robert Pattinson’s personal life these days is his frequent forays into the adult entertainment industry. He has been in several sex videos, and has appeared in at least two pornographic films. He has said in interviews that he decided to become an adult actor because he wanted to break free from the “childish” restrictions of acting. Aside from sex work, the actor has also been in several LGBT-themed productions, including the 2014 film The Danish Girl and its sequel, The Danish Woman, and the upcoming musical comedy The Mayor of Castroville.
In June 2022, Robert Pattinson became a father for the first time, and revealed the news on Instagram. He and his partner, actor David Dawson, welcomed their twin daughters, Rose and Pearl, on July 19, 2022.
The next month saw Pattinson headline the Esquire “Men of the Year” issue alongside the likes of J.J. Abrams, Judd Apatow, and Kevin Spacey. The article revealed that the 35-year-old actor is planning to direct, produce, and maybe even act in his own films. In October 2022, he produced a film, The Natural, with Emily Mortimer, and wrote and directed an episode of the anthology series Sexxxy. In the latter half of the year, he will also be appearing in a film adaptation of Tracy Chevalier’s smash novel Sex and the City. In January 2023, he will be seen alongside Elle MacLeman in a romantic comedy, The Dinner Party, based on the classic Agatha Christie novel, Death on the Nile, which will be released that same month.
Style and Fashion
There is no question that Robert Pattinson has style, and not just because of his famous family members. As an actor, he is often credited with having a certain “je ne sais quoi” about him. In a September 2019 interview, he stated that he has a very “specific look,” but refused to give any further details. However, he did say that he doesn’t follow trends, but rather goes his own way and thinks for himself.
The Twilight actor has been known to collaborate with top designers, such as Tom Ford and Balenciaga. He has also been spotted wearing designer brands such as Bulgari, Dior, and Givenchy. In June 2022, he appeared at the wedding of Victoria Beckham and Orlando Bloom. The couple invited celebrities such as Kate Winslet, Leonardo di Caprio, and Charlize Theron. After the ceremony, fans had the chance to take pictures with the famous guests.
The British-born fashion legend Victoria Beckham has been an important collaborator in the career of Robert Pattinson. In addition to collaborating on his fashion choices, the two have appeared together in several photoshoots. Most recently, they were photographed in front of a green screen for Victoria Beckham’s 20th anniversary. The couple has also been spotted at a number of glamorous events, most notably at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2021.
It’s not only fashion where the two have worked together. They’ve also appeared in campaigns for Balenciaga and Tom Ford. In December 2021, the designer announced that they will be collaborating with the actor to reinterpret the iconic crocodile emblem, which has been a part of Ford’s designs for over 70 years.
Health and Fitness
It’s been a rough 2020 for everyone, but especially for those who’ve been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the month leading up to the premiere of his upcoming film The Natural, about a group of friends and family who band together to protect a young woman from an aggressive serial killer, Pattinson spoke about the challenges of being a working actor during a time like this.
When asked about his daily routine during the pandemic, the actor stated that he generally works from home, but does spend time in the mornings going over scenes with his director. He also said that while he was nervous about getting infected by the coronavirus, he’s now feeling better and is able to keep working, even though it’s limited to staying indoors.
Luckily, he was able to avoid getting sick, but the experience has changed his daily habits. The star drinks more water and limits his coffee intake. He also tries to get at least eight hours of sleep per night. Despite the health concerns, he has continued to work and is now looking forward to filming on location again.
Summary
Overall, it’s been a busy year for Robert Pattinson, who has starred in several big-budget films and landed several impressive collaborations. Not only that, but he also founded a production company, Pattinson Films, and began working on a series of erotic vampire novels. He will also be contributing to a sex manual alongside renowned BDSM educator and practitioner Marjorie Merriweather. Lastly, he became a father again in June 2022, with the birth of twin daughters. So, it’s been a great year for the 35-year-old actor, who continues to impress with every project he works on.