Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson, born in London in ’86, never really planned to be an actor. His dad sold vintage cars, his mom booked models, and he spent his early days messing around with guitars and piano. He was that artsy kid who’d rather watch moody indie films than do his homework, and honestly, music seemed like his ticket out. Open mic nights, scribbling songs, maybe college—acting wasn’t even on the radar. Hell, his drama teacher told him to skip drama club because she thought he’d flop at creative stuff. But his dad nudged him into a local theater just to help him break out of his shell. Two years backstage, then at 15, he landed a background role in “Guys and Dolls.” Next show? He snagged the lead, got spotted by a talent agent, and suddenly, he’s chasing professional gigs. His film debut in “Vanity Fair” didn’t even make the final cut—found out at the premiere, ouch. But that led to “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” where he played Cedric Diggory and finally got a taste of the spotlight. He was still on the fence about acting, sending out tapes, trying stuff, until he landed in L.A. for an audition. That trip changed everything: he read for “Twilight” and, somehow, out of thousands, he ended up as Edward Cullen. Massive stardom, global fandom, and a wild five-film ride that raked in billions. Between those blockbusters, he squeezed in other films like “Remember Me” and “Water for Elephants.” But Pattinson wasn’t about to be boxed in. Cronenberg came calling for “Cosmopolis,” and that flipped the switch—reminded him why he loved cinema in the first place. He chased indie projects, worked with auteurs, and reinvented himself in films like “The Rover,” “Good Time,” and “The Lost City of Z,” earning real respect as a serious, unpredictable actor.