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It’s been a tough year for ‘Twilight’ fans. Not only did the series end in July, but its lead actors have gone on to do a whole lot more than just play Edward and Bella for seven season. In 2019 alone, Robert Pattinson has starred in four critically acclaimed movies and even took on one of Shakespeare’s most iconic roles in a brand-new adaptation of ‘The Merchant of Venice.’ We take a look at the fascinating journey that has led to this point, beginning with the spark that started it all: a friendship between a pair of Hollywood stars that grew into something much more.

The Early Days

The year 2019 was a banner year for Robert Pattinson. Not only did he get to celebrate a major milestone (his 25th birthday) with a bang, but he also played a leading role in four truly great films. The first of these was ‘Twilight,’ of course, which ended on a sad note (at least, for the fans) as the series’ lead actors, Robert and Bella, decided to call it quits after seven seasons. But that was only the beginning. After a few months of on-and-off-screen romance, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart officially became an item in March 2019. And even then, their union did not come without its challenges. As Vanity Fair eloquently put it, “Their love story was as unconventional as it was beautiful.”

In October 2019, Vanity Fair publisheda lengthy piece exploring the making of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s relationship. The article detailed how the pair first met back in 2010 when they were both filming ‘Water for Elephants’ (at the time, Stewart was dating director Rupert Sanders), and went on to cover the ups and downs of their blossoming romance. The article also revealed some interesting tidbits about the future of their storied union, including the fact that they’ve both expressed an interest in exploring other facets of their relationship (i.e. having children).

A Quarter of a Century

On the occasion of his 25th birthday, Robert Pattinson made headlines around the world when he tweeted that he would like to mark this important milestone by retiring from acting. While this seems like a rather sudden about-face, the truth is that this was a topic that Pattinson, in one way or another, has been considering for a long time. In fact, the tweet was just another in a long line of statements that Pattinson has made over the years about retiring from acting. He also told Wonderland magazine that he would like to focus on being a househusband and father.

This was all the more surprising given that Pattinson rose to fame as one of the lead actors of ‘Twilight,’ the hugely popular vampire series that ruled the box office for five years. But over the past few years, the 37-year-old has worked hard to distance himself from his past glories, and in doing so, has found new success. He’s played some major supporting roles in major films, including the upcoming ‘The King’ and Disney’s live action adaptation of ‘Aladdin.’ He’s also starred in a handful of impressive indie films, including the recently released ‘Scoop,’ for which he also wrote the screenplay. As Vanity Fair noted, it’s been quite the journey for Pattinson, who once proclaimed, “I don’t really like talking about my work. It makes me anxious. I haven’t done anything that impressive yet.”

Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that 2019 has been a banner year for Robert Pattinson. Not only did he get to celebrate a major milestone (his 25th birthday) with a bang, but he also played a leading role in four truly great films. The first of these was ‘Twilight,’ of course, which ended on a sad note (at least, for the fans) as the series’ lead actors, Robert and Bella, decided to call it quits after seven seasons. But that was only the beginning. After a few months of on-and-off-screen romance, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart officially became an item in March 2019. And even then, their union did not come without its challenges. As Vanity Fair eloquently put it, “Their love story was as unconventional as it was beautiful.”

As for the films in which he appeared this year, the 37-year-old has played major supporting roles in major films, including the upcoming ‘The King’ and Disney’s live action adaptation of ‘Aladdin.’ He’s also starred in a handful of impressive indie films, including the recently released ‘Scoop,’ for which he also wrote the screenplay. As Vanity Fair noted, it’s been quite the journey for Pattinson, who once proclaimed, “I don’t really like talking about my work. It makes me anxious. I haven’t done anything that impressive yet.”

A Friendship That Turned Into Something More

It was back in 2010 that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart first crossed paths at a Los Angeles movie set. Back then, Stewart was dating director Rupert Sanders (who would go on to become her husband) and had just wrapped filming on ‘Water for Elephants,’ in which she had a small role. Sanders, who had recently directed Pattinson in the action-adventure movie ‘Battle Royale,’ was stunned when he saw Stewart at the entrance to the set. “I remember thinking, ‘Who is that stunning girl? I must bring her to my set,'” Sanders recalls. “So, I went up to her and said, ‘How would you like to join my fantasy football league?'” The director’s unorthodox approach to securing a date with the gorgeous A-list star almost worked. At the time, Sanders was running a fantasy football league for some of his friends and had created a makeshift office in his garage to keep track of their stats. Luckily for Stewart, Sanders’ friends quickly got bored of the routine and refused to participate any longer. As the director puts it, “No one wants to be held hostage by some guy in a garage playing fantasy football.”

This isn’t to say that Rupert Sanders is opposed to marriage. In fact, the director got down on one knee at the end of last year and popped the question to Stewart. The gorgeous actress said yes, and the pair are now engaged to be married.

A ‘Twilight’ Dynasty

It’s been a tough year for ‘Twilight’ fans. Not only did the series end in July, but its lead actors have gone on to do a whole lot more than just play Edward and Bella for seven seasons. In 2019 alone, Robert Pattinson has starred in four critically acclaimed movies and even took on one of Shakespeare’s most iconic roles in a brand-new adaptation of ‘The Merchant of Venice.’ We take a look at the fascinating journey that has led to this point, beginning with the spark that started it all: a friendship between a pair of Hollywood stars that grew into something much more.