It’s one thing to call a guy a bad actor or to criticize his meringue-like hair or even to impugn his sex appeal. But don’t expect Robert Pattinson to simply ignore the controversy that’s recently ignited over the state of his hygiene. An unattributed source recently alleged that the Twilight star had been smelling somewhat ripe on the set of the sequel, New Moon. But in this brief Q&A with moviefone.com, Pattinson speaks up in his own defense and attempts to lay those nasty rumors to rest, once and for all.
All I can say is: Poor freaking, guy. Has a celebrity ever had to refute a more irrelevant and humiliating non-controversy? Where did we take such a wrong turn as a culture that this type of thing is legitimized to the point where the star is expected to defend his showering habits? Do you denizens of the PopWatchisphere agree that we’ve reached a tipping point when we’re wasting time debating whether public figures battle b.o. more than the rest of us mortals (even if their at-times disheveled appearance does make the rumor seem plausible)?
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EW you are more to blame than anyone with your non-stop coverage of this below average movie.
I love the irony of you commenting on how outrageous it is that people humiliate the man by discussing his personal hygiene and then accompanying the article with an unflattering and embarassing picture of Pattinson with sweat patches under his arms.
i love robert pattison
It is awful that the tabloids have to write a bunch of lies to get attention. Rob is very talented, and I wish him the best of luck through all this craziness that surrounds him.
I love Rob and I am tired of these ridiculous commentaries about his personal hygiene habits, why don’t you concentrate in his acting abilities? (Little ashes, how to be), please stop writing garbage about Robert Pattinson, You should be ashamed of yourselves!!!, HE is a young person with family friends, and adoring fans, Do something useful and concentrate on what really matters, ROBERT THE ACTOR AND ARTIST, I LOVE YOU ROBERT!!!!!
Poor Rob. The funny thing is that even ridiculous BO rumors fail to squash his massive popularity. And, EW, Mandi, Christine whoever — I really enjoy your Rob/Twilight coverage. Keep it up!
I’m starting to wonder if Robert is the next young thing that the media is trying to drive into oblivion and mental dysfunction. They got to Britney and Lindsay, but didn’t really crack Miley, so why not try and destroy a guy?
Oh, oh, here come the love sick females with their comments. You are in trouble now EW.
I have to second Ellen’s comment.
Unfortunately, he didn’t help matters when he mentioned being hygienically challenged on The Tonight Show. Heidi Klum almost jumped away from him when he said it.
Why do people come in here saying he is a great actor and then mention his other movies like they have seen them. I can go to IMDB and list his movies.
Hey shamrock!!! If you don’t like Robert or Twilight WTF*** are you doing googleing them, I don’t like Oprah, so I ignore everything about her, What is your problem? I LOVE YOU ROBERT!!!!!
Who said I googled him. I said I could if I wanted to and list his movies pretending I have seen them.
Leave ROB ALONE!!! So what if he smells and has bo who doesn’t. Let him be himself and enjoy life without all the negative comments. YOU ROCK ROB PATTINSON!!
Why does he care? Fans are fans and bashers are bashers. You can’t please all the people all the time. Let those who want to think negatively do so, let those who think positively do so and Robert in the meantime take it in stride and smile your way all the way to the bank!!!
I don’t think he stinks. I also think he should get on these sites and make comments like we do and answer some of the stuff we have to say. I think the reporters have nothing better to do than to bug the actors. They really need to start reporting the truth instead of what they think will make them sale magazines or whatever. Robert if your reading this, all I can say is that I’m a single woman that likes to stay home and watch movies and I don’t listen to the bad publicity. I take what they have to say and figure it out for myself. Too bad you don’t come to Texas much, hah hah.
amen, ellen. i was thinking the exact same thing. shame on EW…
Yeah, like he is the only who perspires, get real!!! Look at the background of this picture—Planet Hollywood … for sure he would sweat there given that he is always sorrounded by a lot people. Plus there are those who gets warm easily. I notice he takes his jacket a lot during interviews.
Don’t pity him. Millions adore him! You, he feeding you and your family by writing articles like this!!!
Its a sad day when an actor has to actually say, “I also do shower.”
Of COURSE he showers. Some people are idiots.
Rob is gorgeous, talented, and we love him!
Rob is amazing, period. He’s an inspiration to a lot of people. Love the man!
You women are so funny. That’s why I love coming here….to laugh.
“I love the irony of you commenting on how outrageous it is that people humiliate the man by discussing his personal hygiene and then accompanying the article with an unflattering and embarassing picture of Pattinson with sweat patches under his arms.”
^I TOTALLY AGREE ELLEN. Plus, EW posted that RIDICULOUS article about the “unsexiest” list. They’re very much a part of the “wrong turn” our culture has taken (as they call it).
This is just their way of covering their buts for printing that “unsexiest” crap. Rob deserves an apology from EW, since articles about him pay their bills.
How is he an inspiration. What other movies have you seen him in?
Oh dear. Wet Pit alert.
Rob if your reading this, Ban Powder Fresh does wonders.
People are dim. All that Jay Leno stuff are not literal. Heidi was patronizing him and Rob made a joke out of everything. Heidi Klum does not know anything but lipsticks and clothes.
You women come in here blaming EW, yet it is EW that keeps this movie and him relevant.
Well EW maybe if you stopped trying to shove him down our throats every day people would not pay attention to such drivel. But you write one post after another talking about his hair or his witty commentary on the dvd or how he ranked on a list of beautiful people.
The only reason this makes news is because you are trying to turn him into a star when he has not yet proven to be one on his own merits.
Shamrock, to answer your question, I am most impressed with his music…so that is what I consider amazing. Everyone has their opinion, and that is mine.
I get sweat patches all the time. even when I deoderize. and im a woman. its 5 times worse for a man,so what do you expect?It’s his acting that counts.
Shamrock comes here to get attention! he hee he poor thing. you notice he had 3 posts.