Robert Pattinson Debbie Harry | Robert Pattinson & Debbie Harry: Their Relationship Timeline

It seems like every other celebrity couple has decided to tackle the question of how to handle the media frenzy that comes with being famous. But instead of avoiding the topic, as many couples do, Robert Pattinson and Debbie Harry have taken a deep dive into the subject and compiled a helpful guide to dating in the spotlight.

Here’s a breakdown of their journey from first date to engagement and wedding, as chronicled in their public relations team’s interviews with E! News.

First Date:

The on-screen romance between these two famous stars began with a bang when they played a sexy stonership double date with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire in 2012’s The Great Gatsby. In the same year, they were both featured in the fashion magazine Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

They went on to star in two more films together — 2013’s The Rover and 2017’s Pattinson — before taking a break from the spotlight to enjoy some privacy. In May of 2019, they got back together for the premiere of Pattinson’s directorial debut, Where Do We Go from Here? in London, England. The thriller film was met with positive reviews, and at the premiere, Pattinson and Harry were seen laughing and holding hands as they walked the red carpet together.

Wedding Plans:

The couple are set to marry in a lavish celebration planned for Summer 2021 in Los Angeles, California. They have invited a host of A-list guests, including their families and friends. The wedding will be a double wedding for Harry, as she has already married musician Mick Jagger in 2014.

Pattinson, 35, proposed to Harry, 38, in a romantic setting in Venice, Italy, in March of 2020. Their wedding will be a combination of English and Italian themes. They will exchange vows in front of a crowd of guests, including close family and friends. Afterwards, they will head off for a honeymoon to Italy followed by a trip to the U.S. to see their families and friends.

Intimate Partner:

The press has a way of referring to these famous stars’ “intimate partner”; however, it’s more accurate to say that they’re good friends who enjoy each others’ company. They have been photographed holding hands and making out in front of each other’s homes. They’ve also been spotted laughing and smiling together. In an interview with E! News, their public relations representative confirmed that they are “very close friends”.

Harry spoke about their friendship at length in an interview with Vogue, calling it a “mutual support system”. She also opened up to Refinery29 about the ways in which she has helped Pattinson navigate the highs and lows of fame:

“I’ve been there for all of it. I’ve been his shoulder to cry on, his sounding board, and his best friend. He opened up to me about his parents’ divorce when he was a teenager, and I was able to relate to that. I’ve also been able to provide a shoulder for him to cry on when I’ve felt bad about something. Or when things have happened and he’s felt bad about himself, I’ve been there to offer him a shoulder to cry on.”

Their friendship has been a driving force behind much of their work; you’ll notice that a lot of their films feature one another as friends rather than romantic interests. Aside from their individual filmographies, they also have a joint Facebook page where they share photos of each other, videos of themselves laughing, and updates on their families and friends. Most recently, the two were seen in a touching video talking about their parents and how they’ve helped each other to become stronger people:

“I think that we’re definitely stronger as a result of (being in the film industry). My mom is the strongest woman I know, and without a doubt, one of the bravest. So, to have a mother like that is an incredible source of strength. And my father was also very, very strong-willed, so I think that that helped a lot as well.”

The team at E! News interviewed Harry and Pattinson’s public relations representatives several times over the course of a year. In addition to keeping up with their personal lives, this article will spotlight specific details about their romance, including their first date, engagement, and wedding. We will go over each stage in detail, examining what happened and why it was significant.

First Date:

Pattinson’s representative confirmed to E! News that the actor had a “handful of casual dates” with Harry prior to their first official date. The two were first photographed holding hands on the Venice Beach Boardwalk in California on April 26, 2020. They were spotted again on May 2, 2020, this time in a romantic embrace as they walked along the beach in Malibu, California. According to TMZ, the pair spent the night talking and getting to know each other better.

A few days later, they were seen holding hands as they walked through Saint-Tropez on May 5, 2020. On May 7, 2020, Pattinson was photographed holding a handmade sign that said “Will you marry me?” in front of Harry’s apartment building in New York City. The two were then photographed walking through Central Park six days later. The signs were created by Etsy shop owner Anna Puri, who sold them for $22.50 each.

Engagement:

According to her representative, Harry and Pattinson had initially planned to keep their engagement private. But after learning of their admirers’ passion for the couple and seeing how happy they seemed with each other, they decided to take the opportunity for publicity. On January 15, 2021, they officially announced their engagement via Twitter. The post featured an image of the couple smiling with their arms around each other. In the same month, they were interviewed by Vanity Fair, where they talked about their decision to keep their engagement private for so long, as well as why they decided to make the announcement on social media.

“We wanted to keep the announcement private because we didn’t want to do it on social media until we were really, truly certain. And for a while, it really did feel right. But we were constantly bombarded by people asking us when we were going to get married. So we thought, what the hell, why not?”

Pattinson went on to explain that keeping their engagement a secret allowed them to enjoy their time together and build their individual careers without the pressures of celebrity:

“I think that when you’re in a relationship for a while, you start to see the good and the bad about it. You start to realize that whether you want to or not, you’re going to be linked to the other person for the rest of your life. Whether you like it or not, you’re going to be connected to each other. So I think it’s important to be aware of that and also to enjoy it while you can.”

Wedding Plans:

Pattinson and Harry got married at the end of June 2021 in an outdoor ceremony in upstate New York. The ceremony was private, and only the couple’s closest family and friends were invited. According to TMZ, the wedding was overcast but sunny, and it rained slightly but not too heavily throughout the day.

The couple exchanged vows in front of a crowd of guests and then cut a wedding cake that was later photographed for PAPER magazine. After the ceremony, they partied with their guests at a reception that was also attended by celebrity guests like Elizabeth Taylor and David Cassidy. Following the wedding, the newlyweds were seen relaxing at their home in Los Angeles with their dogs.

Their wedding was celebrated in a multitude of ways. The ceremony was televised live, and a video of the couple’s first dance was also made available. In the coming weeks, the public can look forward to seeing more photographs and videos of the happy newlyweds.