because Rob's older sibling Lizzy is a talented singer. Fame and showbiz obviously run in the Pattinson family genes. 'Up until I was 12 my sisters used to dress me up as a girl and introduce me as Claudia!' It was only after he moved to a mixed school and 'discovered hair gel' that he became the swish cool thespian we know today.ĥ. Growing up with two older sisters (Lizzy and Victoria), Robert claims that he was terrorised as a child. He said: 'The initial reaction was 100% 'he's completely wrong for the role'. Pattinson almost turned down his most famous role as Edward Cullen in Twilight because the character was to 'perfect' to live up to. 'I got lots of jobs, because it was during that period where the androgynous look was cool,' he says.ģ. He started working as a model at the age of 12 and was apparently very successful because he 'looked like a girl'. Stardom beckoned from a young age for Robert. His mum Clare was a modelling agency worker, while his dad Richard imported vintage cars from America.Ģ. His latest project as Salvador DalÃ in Little Ashes is released later this week and in tribute we have compiled ten fascinating facts that you probably never knew about the hunky heartthrob.ġ. The London-born actor has become one of Hollywood's hottest young stars thanks to his chiseled good looks, impressive eyebrows and versatile skills as a thespian. I wouldn't be acting if it wasn't for that,' the actor, who went on to headline his own fantasy movie franchise, the 'Twilight' series, said.Whether you know him as vampire hunk Edward Cullen from Twilight or as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter, one thing's for certain about Robert Pattinson - you are bound to know a female that adores him. I remember going to Tokyo for the first time, and sitting in my room looking out over the city and being like, 'How has this happened?' I really like that movie. He particularly has fond memories of the press tour that he went on while promoting the film, in which he starred alongside Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. It felt like a very friendly family environment,' Pattinson said.

In 'Harry Potter' they were at school and they were kind of doing work at the same time. Even compared to movies I've done since, it was very protective. 'It was a really nice environment on Harry Potter.

Pattinson was 18 when he made his feature film debut with the 2005 movie, portraying the character of Cedric Diggory from JK Rowling's book universe.ĭuring 'HFPA in Conversation' podcast with Kristien Gijbels, the 33-year-old actor recalled his experience of working on the film, directed by Mike Newell. Robert Pattinson looks back fondly at his 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' days as the actor says he felt protected and cared for during the film's shooting.

Robert pattinson in harry potter