While most people were probably absorbed in happy thoughts about the recent wedding of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, people on social media were busy criticizing a different celebrity couple. The news that actor Robert Pattinson had proposed to his longtime girlfriend and fellow actress Emily Blunt came as a complete surprise to many as the couple had previously been open about the fact that they were just friends.
The media were quick to point out that, while the announcement was a happy one, it was definitely a bittersweet moment for many fans of Pattinson and his on-screen villains. Blunt’s father, actor Greg Blunt, played a small but memorable role in the 2014 movie The Rover, in which Pattinson plays a man-childish version of the iconic Sherlock Holmes. The actor had previously dated his co-star Kate Winslet for three years before meeting Blunt in 2017.
Twitter was abuzz as users weighed in on the bittersweet news, with many expressing their condolences about losing a friend in Blunt while others took a dim view of the wedding and its timing.
Here are some of the worst tweets about the newlywed couple.
RIP Greg Blunt.
The former child star, now 68, tweeted that he was “very sorry” to hear about the passing of Robert Pattinson’s dad, who played a supporting role in a movie with him. “I feel very lucky to have been in his life for such a short time,” Blunt said. “I will miss him greatly.”
Pattinson himself seemed to agree, as he retweeted Blunt’s tweet and noted that he was “honored” to have been father Greg’s “roommate and friend.”
It is worth noting that this is the first marriage for both parties, meaning that they are no longer just friends. After the news came out, fans of the duo took to Twitter to express their shock and sadness about the fact that they would no longer be friends.
What an insensitive wretch. Congratulations to Emily and Harry.
Emily Blunt was one of the first celebrities to congratulate the newlywed couple after the news of the proposal was made public. The British actress also expressed her condolences about losing a friend in Pattinson, saying that it was “an incredibly sad day” for them both. “What an incredible person,” Blunt said in a statement. “What an incredible, kind and funny person. He will be so missed.”
This was far from the first time that Blunt had spoken about Pattinson. Back in 2017, the actress had commented that she was “very happy” for him after he revealed he was dating her. “I’m so pleased for him that he found love again,” Blunt said. “It’s lovely to have someone you can talk to about Sherlock Holmes, isn’t it? It’s fun.”
Pattinson had previously dated Winslet for three years before the two started a family and he began dating Blunt. “I’ve always been more interested in men and their relationships,” Blunt said in 2017. “I think it’s great that he has a partner now. It’s lovely for someone to have someone to share their life with, and I’m sure that it’ll be very happy years ahead.”
While many fans of the British actor were upset about the passing of Blunt’s dad, others noted that it was a blessing and that he was “in a better place” now. “That’s what’s important,” one fan wrote. “He’s in a better place.”
Shame on you. You have just shamed England.
The news that Robert Pattinson’s dad had passed away came as a shock to many who were still mourning the death of Tim Curry, the actor who played the iconic role of the Mad Hatter in the Batman television series. As a result, people took to social media to express their outrage and disdain about the fact that Pattinson would dare to marry someone else just two months after the Curry news.
While many were upset about the timing of the wedding, which came less than a month after Curry’s passing, others pointed out that it was actually a blessing in disguise. “God’s plan,” one fan wrote. “This is what the doctor ordered.”
The timing was, in fact, quite interesting as it came just two months after the announcement of Tim Curry’s death. When asked about this, Pattinson commented that he wanted to make sure that his mother, who had just lost her husband, had the time to grieve. “Two months would be perfect,” Pattinson said. “I want to give her the best possible months and to be there for her as much as I can.”
While some were upset that Pattinson had married Blunt so soon after losing his father, others thought it was a perfect match. “Robert is a lucky man. He got an amazing wife who already has a beautiful daughter,” one tweeter wrote. “Emily is an incredible person and a beautiful partner. They will make an amazing team.”
Stop capitalizing “bio-dad.”
The news that Robert Pattinson’s dad had passed away came as a shock to many who were still mourning the death of Tim Curry, the actor who played the iconic role of the Mad Hatter in the Batman television series. As a result, people took to social media to express their outrage and disdain about the fact that Pattinson would dare to marry someone else just two months after the Curry news.
The timing was, in fact, quite interesting as it came just two months after the announcement of Tim Curry’s death. When asked about this, Pattinson commented that he wanted to make sure that his mother, who had just lost her husband, had the time to grieve. “Two months would be perfect,” Pattinson said. “I want to give her the best possible months and to be there for her as much as I can.”
While some were upset that Pattinson had married Blunt so soon after losing his father, others thought it was a perfect match. “Robert is a lucky man. He got an amazing wife who already has a beautiful daughter,” one tweeter wrote. “Emily is an incredible person and a beautiful partner. They will make an amazing team.”
The wedding between Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry was a festive affair and a day that many will remember. However, even as the celebrations were taking place, people were busy criticizing a different celebrity couple.
While most people were probably absorbed in happy thoughts about the recent wedding of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, people on social media were busy criticizing a different celebrity couple. The news that actor Robert Pattinson had proposed to his longtime girlfriend and fellow actress Emily Blunt came as a complete surprise to many as the couple had previously been open about the fact that they were just friends.
The media were quick to point out that, while the announcement was a happy one, it was definitely a bittersweet moment for many fans of Pattinson and his on-screen villains. Blunt’s father, actor Greg Blunt, played a small but memorable role in the 2014 movie The Rover, in which Pattinson plays a man-childish version of the iconic Sherlock Holmes. The actor had previously dated his co-star Kate Winslet for three years before meeting Blunt in 2017.
Twitter was abuzz as users weighed in on the bittersweet news, with many expressing their condolences about losing a friend in Blunt while others took a dim view of the wedding and its timing.
Here are some of the worst tweets about the newlywed couple.
RIP Greg Blunt.
The former child star, now 68, tweeted that he was “very sorry” to hear about the passing of Robert Pattinson’s dad, who played a supporting role in a movie with him. “I feel very lucky to have been in his life for such a short time,” Blunt said. “I will miss him greatly.”
Pattinson himself seemed to agree, as he retweeted Blunt’s tweet and noted that he was “honored” to have been father Greg’s “roommate and friend.”