Ever since he was a teenager, Robert Pattinson has been turning heads. Now 31, the British actor is still relatively unknown to American audiences, so we may have never seen the extent of his charm. But since the Twilight films, his world-wide fame grew along with his bank account. Thanks to his starring roles in the Harry Potter and the Twilight series, Pattinson is now one of the most famous celebrities in the world. Over the last decade, he has become a fashion icon and inspired a variety of luxury goods, from handbags to shoes. Now that The Twilight Saga is coming to an end, it’s time for fans to find out more about the enigmatic star. Are his recent relationship rumors with high-profile women true? How does he keep his private life so private? Is he dating anyone at the moment? We have the answers to these questions and more in this in-depth look at Robbie Pattinson and his unique and influential life.
First Impression
It’s rare to find a celebrity who doesn’t attract a swarm of paparazzi as soon as they leave the airport. But perhaps one of the most intriguing aspects of the English actor’s life is the way he manages to keep his personal life so private. For much of the last decade, he has avoided the limelight and focused on his work, which has garnered him an impressive body of critical acclaim and brought him some of the highest-paying film roles. But since 2014, he has started to slowly emerge from his shell and share more details of his personal life. And while it may be incredibly difficult to keep a decades-long secret, the actor is clearly relishing the attention and is increasingly happy to engage with fans on social media. In fact, he even encouraged his Twitter followers to follow his private accounts, which he uses to engage with fans more frequently and more candidly.
So, what are these little ashes, and why do they give us so much hope? Well, first off, we should point out that, like many other celebrities, Rob is quite partial to a bit of stardom dirt. In his case, this consists of baking his famous chocolate chip cookies with the help of his faithful dog, Bumblebee. The cookies later formed the basis of a successful Kickstarter campaign, which helped raise a record £53,000 ($69,000) for a wildlife film titled, appropriately enough, Ashes to Stardust.
It seems like every few months, some new report surfaces about Rob dating a famous woman. While some of these reports are undoubtedly true (he has been linked to multiple world-class actresses and models over the years), it’s difficult to know exactly what percentage is authentic. It’s also hard to say how much longer this will continue. Not only does he seem to be genuinely happy in his current relationship, but he also mentioned that he hopes to get married one day. This could potentially be a very exciting moment for fans, as well as for the aspiring actress or model he inevitably marries.
Work-Life Balance
The English actor is famous for his dedication to his work. He often spends up to 14 hours a day at the makeup counter, getting ready for the next film. While this may be a concern for his fans, it’s undoubtedly good for his bank account. He has been nominated for numerous awards, including two Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild awards, and one Academy Award. Not bad for a man who decided not to pursue a career in acting and dedicated himself to being the best actor he could be. And let’s be honest, he is just that good.
Since 2011, his professional earnings have topped £40 million ($53.3 million), which makes him one of the most powerful celebrities in the world. Many of his fans would agree. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, he is the most followed celebrity on Twitter with over 145.7 million followers.
Family
Rob’s family is one of the most important aspects of his life. He comes from a large family of seven. Three of his older brothers (Luke, James, and Nathaniel) are Hollywood producers, while his youngest brother, Thomas, is an acclaimed director. The family is also very private, rarely granting interviews to members of the media. This has undoubtedly helped Rob maintain his celebrity status and keep his personal life relatively unknown. Despite his fame, he has never really embraced the spotlight.
This is quite a contrast to the way he often engages with his fans via social media. He made a name for himself as a private person, so it’s no wonder that he would want to retain some of this solitude as he enters the latter stages of his professional career. Fans hoping to get a glimpse of his personal life will simply have to wait and see.
As fans of Rob know, when he does finally grant an interview, he is often surprisingly candid and open about his private life. In 2015, he spoke to Elle about his love for baking and admitted to having “a little crush” on Sara Sampaillan, the Spanish model girlfriend he was then dating. “I like her very much,” he said. “She’s an extraordinary person.”
When pressed further about whether or not Sara was the one, he coyly replied, “We’re just friends.” It was a rare and beautiful moment. And it’s moments like these that make us believe that, even after all these years, there’s still plenty of mystery surrounding the beautiful and talented Mr. Pattinson.