Robert Pattinson has sparked outrage among fans after jokingly naming Aries as a major relationship red flag during the Rome premiere of his latest film, The Drama, alongside co-star Zendaya.
The 39-year-old actor fielded questions from reporters about warning signs in romance. When asked for examples, he quipped, “Like Zodiac sign? Aries,” delivering the line with mock seriousness before bursting into laughter. He quickly clarified, “I’m joking. I just picked a random one!”
Fan Backlash Ignites on Social Media
Social media users swiftly connected the dots, noting that Pattinson’s ex-girlfriend, Kristen Stewart, is an Aries. Known in astrology for their bold, passionate, and leadership-driven traits, the sign fueled accusations of subtle shade.
One X user reacted, “JAJAJAJAJAJAJAAJJA Kris is Aries.” Another declared, “100% shading Kristen Stewart,” while a third added, “Hahaha Kristen Stewart is Aries.” Critics pointed out his apparent panic, with comments like, “You can see him panicking realising what he’d done,” and skepticism over his “random” choice: “Randomly? Really?”
Twilight Romance and Turbulent Breakup
Pattinson and Stewart, both 35, ignited a real-life romance while filming the Twilight saga, sharing undeniable onscreen chemistry. The couple dated for four years until their 2013 split, triggered by Stewart’s 2012 affair with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders.
Stewart issued a heartfelt public apology at the time: “This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob. I love him, I love him, I’m so sorry.”
In a 2021 New Yorker interview, Stewart reflected on their early spark: “It was so clear who worked. I was literally just, like…” she said, mimicking a swoon. She praised his “intellectual approach that was combined with ‘I don’t give a f**k about this, but I’m going to make this sing.’ And I was, like, ‘Ugh, same.’ Whatever, we were young and stupid and, not to say that we made it so much better, but that’s what it needed.”
Lives After Twilight
Stewart came out as gay on Saturday Night Live in 2017. Following relationships with Alicia Cargile, Soko, St. Vincent, Stella Maxwell, and Sara Dinkin, she married screenwriter Dylan Meyer, 38, in April 2025 during an intimate ceremony at their favorite Los Angeles Mexican restaurant, Casita Del Campo.
Pattinson has built an A-list career and shares a long-term relationship with Suki Waterhouse, 34, since 2018. The pair welcomed their first child, a daughter, in March 2024.
Marriage Hints at Premiere
During the same Extra interview, Pattinson and Zendaya discussed their biggest secrets. Zendaya demurred, “Nothing that comes to mind.” Pattinson glanced at her and replied, “It’s the same one that you have,” fueling speculation about a secret wedding with Waterhouse. Sources close to the couple indicate marriage holds significant importance for them.
