Ever wondered what happened to the infamous “twilight” vampire Edward Cullen? Well, wonder no more! In the latest issue of US Weekly, the actor opens up about his wild lifestyle and candid thoughts on his famous fad diet! Get the details below.
Robert Pattinson’s Wild Childhood
The son of actors Scott and Diane, Robert grew up in London, England, with his fraternal twin, James. When he was just four years old, his parents divorced and he entered the care of his mother. The next few years were spent mostly in the company of nannies and governesses and were uneventful, to say the least!
His childhood sweetheart was Olivia Taylor. The two dated for a few years before their break-up in 1994. In 2000, the “bromance” between Pattinson and his manager (and best friend for life), Bryan Lourd, was born. They remained close friends with Lourd serving as a business partner and “right-hand man” in Pattinson’s future ventures.
Edward’s Twinkie Diet
In 2007, while promoting his new film, The Last Airbender, in Los Angeles, Pattinson revealed that he had a “twilight” addiction. While there, he reportedly sought treatment for his addiction. Since then, he’s stuck to a low-glycemic “twinkie diet” (made famous by the “twilight” films). He still enjoys the diet and even credits it with helping him lose a few pounds. He told Teen Vogue, “I’ve been eating a lot of Twinkies lately because they’re fat free and have no sugar. Plus, they’re good for your heart. So it’s kind of a win-win situation!”
Eminem’s Influence
While promoting his upcoming movie, Good, in October 2017, Pattinson revealed that he’s a big Eminem fan. He even went so far as to say that his album, Revival, was one of the albums he listened to while writing the movie. “Eminem has been a massive influence on my life,” he said in an interview with Rolling Stone. “His music, his outlook – everything about him! I couldn’t write a song like ‘Stan’ or ‘Love Song’ without having heard them first.”
His Passion For Fashion
Besides his love for Twinkies and Eminem, Pattinson is also a big fan of fashion. In 2015, he told Esquire, “I always say that I’m not very fashionable, but I like trends, and I like to make different styles. I like to have a look that’s unique to me.”
Why He Started Hiring Musicians To Play At His House
Pattinson is well known for throwing lavish house parties, often inviting A-list celebs. The actor’s current house in the English countryside, Bronte, has enough rooms to accommodate up to 12 guests. Guests have to make their own beds or sleep on the sofas in the living room. What’s more, the household staff doesn’t always get the night off so that he and his friends can have some privacy. For these events, he often hires musicians (and sometimes bands) to play at his house. He told Rolling Stone, “I always like having live music playing, whether it’s classical, jazz, or rock. It adds a little bit of something extra to the party. I have fun with it. It’s not always the case, but when I do this, it seems to add another dimension to the evening.”
Where Does He Rank On The Rich List?
In 2018, Forbes named Pattinson as one of the highest-paid actors of all time, placing him at #322 on their top-earning celebrities list with a net worth of £200 million ($258 million).
What Does He Enjoy Most About LOS ANGELES?
Besides a loving family, beautiful women, and an excellent diet (which he shares with us), Pattinson revealed that he enjoys the slower pace of life in LA. He said, “You don’t get bored and you definitely don’t get overloaded with things. There’s something about the air that makes you feel more alive.”
Does He Have A Type Of Jewelry Or Scarf That He Always Goes Back To?
Pattinson is never without a necklace chain or bracelet that he wears over and over again. As you may have guessed, many of these items are from the luxury fashion label, Burberry. The British designer (which, by the way, was founded in 1866) has been a lifelong companion to the “bromance” between the two leading men (Pattinson and Lourd) of this article. As a result, we get to see the handsome actor wearing a lot of British fashion in general.
Of course, not all of his fashion choices are limited to just one company. Although his love for Burberry is probably the biggest reason for this, he’s also been spotted wearing Armani, Saint Laurent, and Louis Vuitton.
Do You Think That He’ll Ever Play A Lead Role In A Disney Film?
The House of Mouse certainly seems to have an eye for British talent, as they’ve repeatedly cast the country in roles in their upcoming films. Most recently, the studio released the trailer for Mary Poppins Returns, starring Emily Blunt and Dick Van Dyke. Blunt’s role as a nanny to the children of a wealthy family is said to have been inspired by British actress Emily Thomas (best known for her role as Nanny McPhee).
The trailer shows Blunt doing her usual thing as a British nanny, this time taking care of the children of banker Donald Sutherland. In the film, Sutherland’s children, Dick (Van Dyke) and Carrie (Gillian Anderson), meet their new nanny, who happens to be the spitting image of their late mother. The kids weren’t the only ones who noticed the uncanny resemblance either – so did their father!
Based on the hit Disney song and lyrics, this year’s animated classic will be another feather in the cap for the Mouse House. With so many high-profile roles in films and other media coming from or about Britain right now, it’s clear that Disney wants to keep the English theme going. To commemorate this year’s blockbuster release, Disney launched a competition calling for artists to submit their designs for a custom bobblehead doll. The winner will see their design appear in the movie as an Easter egg (hence the name “Egghead”). You can enter the competition here. This is one contest that you don’t want to miss!