Most famous faces don’t even have to go to the airport. If you’ve ever been to London, you’ll know that there are always dozens of paparazzi outside the capital’s international terminals, hoping for a celeb sighting. On Saturday, one such celebrity made his way to London from Amsterdam, where he’d been filming. Robert Pattinson flew in on a family vacation to be with his son, who’s been keeping him on his toes ever since he was born. The actor landed at London’s Gatwick Airport on Saturday afternoon, and spent the night at a swanky five-star hotel before heading to the airport’s terminals on Sunday. He wasn’t alone, as a small entourage of paps and media representatives was also traveling with him. The airport was abuzz with photographers, and there were even a few reporters there, waiting to hear what our famous idol had to say. As soon as the flight landed, things moved quickly. Pattinson was whisked away by a member of the public, who recognized him from afar and didn’t want to miss the chance to ask the man himself for a photo op.
This is what you need to know:
Robert Pattinson Is Visiting From Amsterdam
If you’ve been following the news over the past few months, you’ll know that Robert Pattinson has been keeping pretty busy. Between filming the latest installment of the hugely popular Harry Potter series and caring for his son, who was born in December of 2017, the actor hasn’t had much free time. Luckily, he gets the occasional break, and when he does, he spends it with his family. On Saturday, Pattinson left his son Cedric with grandparents and returned to Amsterdam, where he’d been filming. On his Instagram account, the actor posted a picture of himself holding his son in Amsterdam Cemetery, accompanied by the caption, “Happy Father’s Day”. It wasn’t until Sunday afternoon that he finally arrived at his hotel in London and was able to take a break from being a dad. On Sunday night, the 48-year-old slept at the airport and got back on a plane on Monday morning, arriving back in London on Tuesday. During his time away, he visited Amsterdam’s famous sights, including the Van Gogh museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank museum. He also got to spend some quality one-on-one time with his baby boy, who is now six months old.
Pattinson is one of the world’s most famous and influential film actors. Not only has he starred in some of Hollywood’s most iconic and popular films, but he’s also become a cultural icon of his own right. His popularity even extends to mainland Europe, where he’s recently been spotted at concerts in Germany and Switzerland. While in Amsterdam, he also stopped by the apartment he shared with actress Kristen Stewart, where he updated his Instagram with a snap of Stewart and their son, Ludovic, holding hands as they looked out at the sunset from their terrace. The picture was accompanied by the hashtags, “My sun and moon,” and “Family time.”
He Wasn’t Alone
Although he wasn’t traveling with his family, Robert Pattinson wasn’t by himself either. He wasn’t allowed to bring a companion on the trip, so he has someone to hold his hand through his entire 48-hour layover in London. Pattinson’s assistant, Sophie Bratter, flew in from Amsterdam to await his arrival and help him make the most of his time in the British capital. Sophie has helped out with everything from travel arrangements to helping the actor get his hair and makeup done. On Instagram, the 48-year-old thanked Bratter for being his “wingman” in London. In a lovely message, she wrote, “I’ll be there for you whenever you need me. You’re more than welcome to tag me in any photos you take. Hopefully we’ll get to see some of the gorgeous Northern lights as well. Love you loads, and thanks for making this such a special trip for me.”
His Last Stop Was The Airport
On Sunday night, after being in London for 48 hours, it was back on a plane for Robert Pattinson. He wasn’t staying in a fancy hotel this time, but more than a dozen activists had set up camp in a park near the airport and were determined to make sure he had a good night’s sleep. They unfurled a banner in front of the hotel he was due to check into, letting him know that they were there to ensure he had a nice rest. The activists are members of group Extinction Rebellion, an organization that advocates for mass animal activism in lieu of environmentalism. The organization has members in over 120 countries and has orchestrated several high-profile demonstrations, ranging from a die-in at London’s financial district to a boat blockade in Westminster. On Sunday, the group set up camp outside the hotel and hoped that their action would make a positive impact. Extinction Rebellion isn’t the only organization that wants to see Robert Pattinson get some shut-eye. On his way to his overnight stay, the actor was passed in the airport’s arrival gate by a member of the public, who yelled, “Hi, Dad!” When asked about the public display of affection, Pattinson replied, “That’s my son. He’s the best.”
If you’ve been keeping up with the news over the past few months, you may have heard that Robert Pattinson has been keeping pretty busy. Between shooting the latest installment of the hugely popular Harry Potter series and caring for his son, who’s been keeping him on his toes ever since he was born, the actor hasn’t had much free time. Luckily, he gets the occasional break, and when he does, he spends it with his family. On Saturday, Pattinson left his son Cedric with grandparents and returned to Amsterdam, where he’d been filming. On his Instagram account, the 48-year-old posted a picture of himself holding his son in Amsterdam Cemetery, accompanied by the caption, “Happy Father’s Day.” It wasn’t until Sunday afternoon that he finally arrived at his hotel in London and was able to take a break from being a dad. On Sunday night, the 48-year-old slept at the airport and got back on a plane on Monday morning, arriving back in London on Tuesday. During his time away, he visited Amsterdam’s famous sights, including the Van Gogh museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank museum. He also got to spend some quality one-on-one time with his baby boy, who is now six months old.
Pattinson is one of the world’s most famous and influential film actors. Not only has he starred in some of Hollywood’s most iconic and popular films, but he’s also become a cultural icon of his own right. His popularity even extends to mainland Europe, where he’s recently been spotted at concerts in Germany and Switzerland. While in Amsterdam, he also stopped by the apartment he shared with actress Kristen Stewart, where he updated his Instagram with a snap of Stewart and their son, Ludovic, holding hands as they looked out at the sunset from their terrace. The picture was accompanied by the hashtags, “My sun and moon,” and “Family time.”
Pattinson wasn’t the only famous face in the Amsterdam Airport on Sunday. David Beckham was also in town to play a match on Saturday, and members of the public were allowed to join a mile-long queue to meet the sports legend. The queue reportedly started at 8 a.m., and by 6 p.m., around 100 people were still waiting, according to the Telegraph.
More Than Paps, Reporters And Activists
While most people will only be familiar with the paparazzi as the crazy fans who follow celebs at airports, the reality is that there are dozens of press people in London and Amsterdam, waiting to speak with famous faces. The difference is that the paparazzi aren’t working for publications, they’re just trying to get a picture of someone they think is famous. In London on Sunday, there were more than a dozen reporters and photographers waiting to speak with Robert Pattinson. Not only that, but he also had to pass through the airport’s security checks, which meant hours of waiting and searching through his belongings. When the 48-year-old finally arrived at his gate and headed for his overnight stay, he wasn’t alone. Another dozen activists had set up camp in a park near the airport and were determined to make sure he had a good night’s sleep. They unfurled a banner in front of the hotel he was due to check into, letting him know that they were there to ensure he had a nice rest. When asked about the public display of affection, Pattinson replied, “That’s my son. He’s the best.”