Robert Pattinson didn’t expect a quick red carpet joke to reignite “Twilight”-era drama, but that’s exactly what happened. While attending the Rome premiere of his upcoming film “The Drama” alongside Zendaya, the 39-year-old actor found himself at the center of a viral moment after answering what seemed like a harmless question about relationship “red flags.” What started as a lighthearted exchange quickly took on a life of its own online, as fans dissected every word and connected the comment to one of Hollywood’s most talked-about past relationships: Robert Pattinson’s romance with Kristen Stewart.
Fans Say Pattinson Was ‘100% Shading’ Kristen Stewart
The viral moment came when Pattinson was asked what he considers a red flag in a relationship.
“Like Zodiac sign? Aries,” he replied with feigned seriousness before laughing and quickly adding, “I’m joking. I just picked a random one!”
While the actor clearly tried to brush off the comment, it didn’t take long for fans to latch onto the remark. “100% shading Kristen Stewart,” someone claimed, while another chimed in, “Hahaha, Kristen Stewart is an Aries.”
Kristen Stewart Dragged In Brutal Comment Section Reactions
The conversation didn’t stop on social media, as readers also flooded the comments section of the Daily Mail’s report with strong opinions about the resurfaced moment. Some commenters took aim directly at Kristen Stewart, referencing her past controversy.
“Well, not being funny, but Kristen Stewart is a walking red flag, cheating with a married man isn’t exactly green flag behavior,” one person wrote.
Others echoed similar sentiments, with another adding, “She had an affair with a married man and then came out of the closet. She is a red flag.”
Additional comments continued to revisit the scandal, with one user stating, “Kristen has made a mockery of herself all on her own,” while another wrote, “She mocked herself to the world…. when she had an affair with a married man.”
Robert Pattinson And Kristen Stewart’s Love Story Still Makes Headlines
Pattinson and Stewart’s relationship remains one of the most talked-about celebrity romances of its time. The two met while filming the “Twilight” saga and dated for four years, becoming one of Hollywood’s most closely followed couples. Their off-screen romance only added to the franchise’s global appeal, making their eventual split even more headline-making.
Their relationship faced a major turning point in 2012 following Stewart’s cheating scandal involving “Snow White and the Huntsman” director Rupert Sanders.
At the time, Stewart publicly addressed the situation. “This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob,” she said. “I love him, I love him, I’m so sorry.”
Kristen Stewart Opened Up About Her Decision To Come Out
Years after her high-profile relationship with Pattinson, Stewart made headlines again, this time for a deeply personal decision. While hosting “Saturday Night Live” in February 2017, the actress publicly came out, famously telling Donald Trump that she’s “so gay, dude.”
Looking back on that moment, Stewart explained that her decision was about more than just her personal life. “It was less about sharing the details of my relationship,” she said in a teaser for her February 2 interview on “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis.” “And more so acknowledging that there are people that don’t get full access to being alive because they’re hiding.”
Kristen Stewart Says She Was Warned Coming Out Could Hurt Her Career
Stewart went on to reflect on the pressures she faced behind the scenes, revealing that some people close to her had warned her about how being open could impact her career.
“I’ve experienced perspectives, I’ve had conversations with people I’ve known, loved and trusted and still do, who thought, ‘Your career would go better if you didn’t go outside holding your girlfriend’s hand,’” she shared. “And I was like, ‘So you want me to live a partial life? And you want me to uphold, perpetuate and sustain a system that excludes people?’ And I just can’t do that.”
The actress is currently enjoying her first year of marriage with wife Dylan Meyer, whom she also collaborated with on her upcoming directorial debut “The Chronology of Water.”
Meanwhile, Robert Pattinson is in a long-term relationship with Suki Waterhouse. They got engaged in late 2023, and they welcomed their first child (a daughter) in March 2024.
