After Robert Pattinson split from his band mate Sarah Jaffe, the musician turned director began publicly dating a number of beautiful women. While there’s not a love triangle per se, some of the women on Pattinson’s list have felt slighted by the “Bardot-wannabe” as he’s been described in the media. In 2020, Pattinson took the wraps off his lavish bachelor pad, which serves as a tangible testament to his success as an actor, leading men, and heartthrob.
The Evolution of a Romantic Partner
It’s been almost 10 years since Robert Pattinson stepped foot in a music studio and six years since he released his last album. The music industry has changed in the meantime, with streaming services like Spotify having killed off the single and album sales.
Pattinson rose to fame as the lead singer of the British band The Libertines, which began in 1988 and dissolved in 1998. The singer-songwriter penned his first, self-titled album in 1995 and enjoyed critical and commercial success with his follow-up, 1998’s Uptown Special. By this point, Pattinson was already attracting mainstream media attention as a solo artist as well as a member of The Libertines. In the 2000s, he released a string of chart-toppers, including 2005’s Just Like Heaven, 2007’s Beatitude, and 2010’s Watermelon Sugar. Even more impressively, Pattinson managed to maintain his status as a bachelor up until 2018, when he finally tied the knot with Twilight co-star and former Miss Sweden Amalie Marie Williams. In 2020, the couple was featured in Vogue magazine as a modern-day fairy tale.
Romantic Partners From Scratch
Before his split from Jaffe, Pattinson already had a string of romantic partners. Before he even released his first solo album, Pattinson was dating Marisa Bounouche, a model and singer. The couple enjoyed a harmonious partnership and released one album together in 1998. In 2008, the actor-turned-musician began dating actress Mia Wasikowska. The following year, he wed British model and dancer Lily Donaldson. The couple enjoyed a fairytale wedding ceremony and a whirlwind honeymoon in Venice, Italy. In 2012, they welcomed their first child, a daughter, Apple.
In 2018, Pattinson ended his 10-year bachelorhood, tying the knot with ex-fiancee Amalie. The pair’s engagement was reported to be a “love story made in Hollywood,” and their wedding was filled with celebrity and fair isle matrimony. The couple’s wedding day was filled with emotion as Amalie broke down in tears when pronouncing her vows. Despite some tabloid reports to the contrary, the two have not entirely given up their careers; Amalie is set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy, Little Women, and Pattinson will star in the upcoming drama, The Lost Wife.
Where Do the Girls Come From?
While Pattinson has publicly discussed his varied dating history, the topic has only recently gotten media attention. In February 2020, the actor shared a throwback snap of himself with his now ex-girlfriends on Twitter and noted that he’s “not actually bi, I think it’s safe to say that.”
The actor first attracted attention for his romantic escapades in the 2010s, with some outlets dubbing him a “Bardot-wannabe.” In 2018, Pattinson discussed his past girlfriends and the backlash he’s faced from some fans.
In February 2020, Pattinson shared a throwback snap of himself with his now ex-girlfriends. Although he’s not actually bi, it’s safe to say that the actor is not adverse to having a fling now and then. The tweet received more than 500,000 likes and was quickly picked up by media outlets across the globe.
While some of his exes have been vocal about their disdain for the “Bardot-wannabe” label, others have remained silent. One of the few who did speak out was model Bea Pestar, with whom he enjoyed a close friendship. In a May 2018 interview with Elle magazine, Pestar recalled meeting Pattinson for the first time at his home and being completely intimidated by the actor’s celebrity status. She added that she hasn’t spoken to the actor since they broke up in 2015.
“He’s a very romantic person. There’s always someone sitting with him at the cinema, holding his popcorn. We’d like to think we made him realize there’s more to life than fame,” Pestar said. “He’s a really kind person and a true gent. I hope that people will stop calling him a wannabe and start calling him Bobby again.”
Pattinson’s current status as a bachelor has made headlines in recent months. In October 2019, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that in the past, the actor had dated a number of famous women, including Taylor Swift, Edie Falco, and more recently, Amalie. As a result, some of the women on his initial dating list have since spoken out, angrily defending themselves against the “Bardot-wannabe” label.
In October 2019, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that in the past, the actor had dated a number of famous women, including Taylor Swift, Edie Falco, and more recently, Amalie. As a result, some of the women on his initial dating list have since spoken out, angrily defending themselves against the “Bardot-wannabe” label.
In February 2020, Pattinson shared a throwback snap of himself with his now ex-girlfriends. Although he’s not actually bi, it’s safe to say that the actor is not adverse to having a fling now and then. The tweet received more than 500,000 likes and was quickly picked up by media outlets across the globe.
The hashtag #notactuallybi was among the top trended topics on Twitter in the hours following the actor’s announcement.
The Reaction From Fans
While some celebrities have spoken out against the “Bardot-wannabe” nickname, most have remained silent, perhaps mindful of how celebrity scandals can adversely affect their career. In February 2020, Pattinson shared a throwback snap of himself with his now ex-girlfriends. While he’s not actually bi, it’s safe to say that the actor is not adverse to having a fling now and then. The tweet received more than 500,000 likes and was quickly picked up by media outlets across the globe.
The actor’s publicist did not respond to a request for comment from Bustle.
What’s Next For Pattinson?
With Twilight having concluded its cinematic run in 2012 and its television spinoff, New Moon, in 2014, the actor has largely vacated the world of teen romance. In the 10 years since the final Twilight film, Pattinson has starred in a number of independent film and music videos and maintained a public profile largely through social media. More recently, he’s starred in the romantic comedy, Little Women, which is currently in theatres.
Since 2012, the actor has largely vacated the world of teen romance. In the 10 years since the final Twilight film, Pattinson has starred in a number of independent film and music videos and maintained a public profile largely through social media.
Pattinson is set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy, Little Women, which is currently in theatres. The film will mark the actor’s third collaboration with writer-director Sara Wachter-Boettcher. Wachter-Boettcher also wrote the screenplay for the romantic comedy, Everything Must Go, which stars Pattinson and opens in theatres on May 19.
Why Does This Matter Now?
With young adult literature and cinema dominated by rom-coms and young adult television shows focused on finding a happy ending, it’s not surprising that some women feel slighted by the media’s characterization of their romantic partners. Romantic partners from the ’90s and early 2000s are enjoying a new wave of popularity, with fans drawn to the era’s distinctive fashions and music. In 2007, musician Kelly Clarkson released her mega-popular album, My Musical, which dominated the Billboard Top 200 for several weeks and spawned two hit singles: “Since You’ve Been Gone” and “A Moment Alone.” In 2019, a listener asked Google Play Music’s community guidelines whether it was okay to list her top 10 favorite songs in order to “keep the nostalgia alive.”