It’s almost hard to believe that just a few years ago, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were virtually unknown, relatively speaking. Fresh off the success of the Twilight films, the on-screen chemistry between Stewart and Chris Hemsworth’s Hemsley character was one of the series’ most endearing qualities, while Stewart’s performance as young, ambitious journalist Kate Morison won audiences over with her blend of sass and soft tears. Now, the 22-year-old actresses are arguably the most famous couple on the planet, and their romance has certainly been a source of fascination. We’ve collected some of the most interesting tidbits about their relationship, along with some of their most iconic Instagram posts.
A Brief History Of Their Relationship
It all started nearly a decade ago, when Robert Pattinson was just 20 years old and attending Oxford University. While there, he met Stewart, who was studying at Oxford’s School of Drama. The pair instantly connected, and began dating soon after. The young lovers made for a compelling tabloid couple, with their on-again, off-again relationship a matter of public record. The story behind their reunion was chronicled in the 2015 biopic Serena, in which Stewart plays the role of Serena, a socialite who is inspired to pursue a life of equality and love through her friendship with the aspiring architect Robert Pattinson. The film chronicles their courtship, which lasted until 2008 when they called it quits; a year later, they publicly rekindled their relationship and remarried in 2010. By 2014, they were living in sin again, when Stewart filed for divorce from her second husband, filmmaker Rupert Sanders. They’ve been together ever since.
They’ve Been Friends For A While
Although they began dating in 2012, they’d known each other for quite some time before that, thanks in part to their families. In fact, Robert Pattinson’s father, David, was one of Stewart’s high school teachers, and the pair remain close even today. In 2015, David Pattinson and Stewart both attended the premiere of Serena in New York City, with the former presenting his former student with a wedding gift: a gold-and-diamond bracelet. Two years later, the two were celebrating Stewart’s birthday with a fun day of sledging in London. In 2018, the two were spotted at the premiere of James White’s The Souvenir, and looked dashing as they chatted and smiled for the cameras. It seems that no matter what, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are always there for each other.
They Started Seeing Each Other As More Than Just Friends
It’s almost hard to believe that just a few years ago, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were virtually unknown, relatively speaking. Fresh off the success of the Twilight films, the on-screen chemistry between Stewart and Chris Hemsworth’s Hemsley character was one of the series’ most endearing qualities, while Stewart’s performance as young, ambitious journalist Kate Morison won audiences over with her blend of sass and soft tears. Now, the 22-year-old actresses are arguably the most famous couple on the planet, and their romance has certainly been a source of fascination. We’ve collected some of the most interesting tidbits about their relationship, along with some of their most iconic Instagram posts.
It all started nearly a decade ago, when Robert Pattinson was just 20 years old and attending Oxford University. While there, he met Stewart, who was studying at Oxford’s School of Drama. The pair instantly connected, and began dating soon after. The young lovers made for a compelling tabloid couple, with their on-again, off-again relationship a matter of public record. The story behind their reunion was chronicled in the 2015 biopic Serena, in which Stewart plays the role of Serena, a socialite who is inspired to pursue a life of equality and love through her friendship with the aspiring architect Robert Pattinson. The film chronicles their courtship, which lasted until 2008 when they called it quits; a year later, they publicly rekindled their relationship and remarried in 2010. By 2014, they were living in sin again, when Stewart filed for divorce from her second husband, filmmaker Rupert Sanders. They’ve been together ever since.
Quiet Mature Affair
It was initially reported that Rupert Sanders and Kristen Stewart were married in a private ceremony in 2011, just a few months after their separation. However, Stewart’s rep later confirmed to E! News that the actress did not walk down the aisle with Sanders, but instead, had chosen to keep the affair low-profile. The rep added that their union is “a very quiet and mature affair,” and assured fans that the couple’s two children, Bokey and Sunny, do not witness their parents’ tumultuous relationship. Stewart and Sanders eventually reconciled, and remarried in January 2018. It seems that while their romance was on the rocks, Robert Pattinson was there to catch them when they fell. He surely must have seen the potential in his friend and colleague, and jumped at the chance to marry the woman he loves.
They Started As Off-Screen Couple
In 1998, Edward Cullen and Bella Swan’s on-again, off-again romance made for one of the most endearing tales of the new millennium, and the film adaptations continued the trend, becoming one of the most successful series of all time. While the Twilight films were relatively unknown when they were first released, they were an instant critical and commercial hit, propelling the on-screen quartet into the limelight. When asked about his work on the franchise in 2018, Robert Pattinson gushed, “I feel incredibly lucky to have been part of that, especially as a young director.”
Stewart’s performance as the ambitious, independent, and occasionally rebellious Bella Swan was both inspiring and influential, and helped pave the way for leading ladies of the next generation, from Elle Fanning and Billie Eilish to Olivia Colman and Emily Blunt. While neither actress is likely to ever be overshadowed by their iconic screen counterparts, today, they’re both established leading ladies in their own right.
The Most Iconic Instagram Posts
Since its inception in 2010, Instagram has rapidly become one of the world’s most popular social media platforms. Launched in Europe, the United Kingdom quickly became its biggest market, followed by the United States, Indonesia, and Brazil. By 2018, 450 million people were using the app every single day. It’s almost impossible to avoid Instagram these days, as the platform is literally everywhere, from our smartphones to our laptops and even our toilet paper. If you want to find out what is hot and what is not, you will almost certainly end up on the platform, as the fun, inspiring, and frequently awe-inspiring content is all at our fingertips. For those seeking a guilty pleasure, it is virtually impossible to spend time on the platform without being tempted by the countless food trucks, tropical beach resorts, and glamorous parties that populate the stories we see on our feed.
For those seeking a guilty pleasure, it is virtually impossible to spend time on the platform without being tempted by the countless food trucks, tropical beach resorts, and glamorous parties that populate the stories we see on our feed. Stewart and Pattinson’s romance is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating celebrity stories of the 21st century, one that is constantly in the news thanks to their tumultuous relationship, public feuds, and frequent in-public displays of affection. Their bond even became the subject of a romantic comedy in 2017, When The Game Stands Tall, in which they played the amateur sleuth, Ben and Kate, leading investigators of a notorious cheating spouse, Morgan Brody (Hanson). The movie is actually quite good, and provides a charming look into the playful, funny side of their relationship, especially since Kate’s abrasive attitude sometimes gets on Brody’s nerves.
For those seeking a guilty pleasure, it is virtually impossible to spend time on the platform without being tempted by the countless food trucks, tropical beach resorts, and glamorous parties that populate the stories we see on our feed. It was initially reported that Rupert Sanders and Kristen Stewart were married in a private ceremony in 2011, just a few months after their separation. However, Stewart’s rep later confirmed to E! News that the actress did not walk down the aisle with Sanders, but instead, had chosen to keep the affair low-profile. The rep added that their union is “a very quiet and mature affair,” and assured fans that the couple’s two children, Bokey and Sunny, do not witness their parents’ tumultuous relationship. Stewart and Sanders eventually reconciled, and remarried in January 2018. It seems that while their romance was on the rocks, Robert Pattinson was there to catch them when they fell. He surely must have seen the potential in his friend and colleague, and jumped at the chance to marry the woman he loves.