Is Robert Pattinson a hypocrite or is there more to his comments about Twilight than meets the eye? He said the books were “gruesome”, “cheesy” and “over-rated” and described them as “blatant adoration” of vampires. Some fans are accusing him of hypocrisy because he praised the Twilight series when it was first released and because he recently attended a Twilight premiere and was seen posing for photos with some of the book’s famous characters.
Here is more on the controversy surrounding Robert Pattinson’s recent comments about Twilight:
What Does He Mean By “Blatant Adoration”?
Pattinson recently told The Telegraph that he considered the Twilight series to be “blatant adoration” of vampires. In the comments section of the Telegraph article, a fan asked Pattinson if he still thought the same way about the series 12 years later, and he replied, “Yes, I do.”
Many fans were taken back by Pattinson’s comments because they remembered that he had praised the Twilight series when it first came out. In an interview with MTV in 2006, Pattinson said, “I think it’s a good story, the Twilight series I mean. It’s a simple idea, but it’s very effective, and I think it will stand the test of time.”
Why Did He Attend The Twilight Premiere?
Last month, Pattinson attended the premiere of the Twilight sequel, Breaking Dawn – Part 2, in London. He posted a photo on his Twitter account with some of the film’s stars, including Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson’s on-screen wife, Florence Pugh. In the caption, he wrote, “What a night!”
This is the same premiere that he had previously dismissed as “cheesy” and “over-rated”. When fans asked about it in a Twitter poll, 82% of them said they thought he had changed his mind because he was “finally seeing it through his eyes” and 14% said they believed he went to the premiere to “make a comeback” after his recent comments about Twilight.
Why Is He Considered A Hypocrite?
Pattinson’s comments may seem inconsistent, but many fans see them as the actions of a hypocrite. He said the books were “gruesome”, “cheesy” and “over-rated” and described them as “blatant adoration” of vampires. Some fans are accusing him of hypocrisy because he praised the Twilight series when it was first released and because he attended a Twilight premiere and was seen posing for photos with some of the book’s famous characters.
There is no question that Pattinson’s comments about Twilight are polarizing. While some fans are defending him, saying his opinion did not change (it didn’t), many more are calling him out for being inconsistent. In an interview with MTV in 2006, Pattinson said, “I think it’s a good story, the Twilight series I mean. It’s a simple idea, but it’s very effective, and I think it will stand the test of time.”
That same year, he said, “The books are pretty good, I think. I like the idea of the twilight saga. It’s a good, creepy idea.”
Is There Still Hope For Twilight?
Despite all the controversies, many fans would still love to see Twilight succeed as a movie franchise. In an interview with MTV in 2006, Pattinson admitted that he had not seen the film yet but was planning to soon. “I heard it was good, but I haven’t read the script yet so I don’t know what’s going on,” he said. “I’ll probably see it soon. It’ll be amazing.”
Twilight was initially a bestselling success when it was first published in 2006. The first installment, Twilight, was eventually published in 47 countries and became the best-selling novel of all time, with over 100 million copies sold. Since then, the series has continued to be a global phenomenon, inspiring everything from clothing lines and makeup products to an entire lifestyle and culture. In 2018, Forbes predicted that the Twilight series would still be the bestselling novel of all time in 2030.
What Do YOU Think?
Is it just a coincidence that in the year 2026, humans will have spent more time reading and watching TV than we ever have before? Do you think Robert Pattinson is a hypocrite for changing his opinion about Twilight? Let us know what you think in the comments below!