It seems it started as a passing joke. Robert Pattinson, after passing another newspaper interview, has named “Aries” as his choice of red zodiac sign. He smiled and said he was joking, just picking one zodiac sign at random.
But Internet detectives? They heard something else.
Within minutes, people pieced together the information: Kristen Stewart, his famous ex from the “Twilight” era, is an Aries. Was Pattinson just messing around or was this a underhanded jab at Kristen?Suddenly, the Internet was abuzz, and the old Hollywood-obsessed romance was back in the spotlight.
Robert Pattinson’s comment about Aries: What happened?
All of this drama happened during the Rome premiere of Pattinson’s upcoming film, “Drama.”
While interacting with the media, the actor was asked a question: Which zodiac sign does he consider to be a “red flag” in relationships. (source)Pattinson laughed and replied, “Aries,” before quickly adding that he was joking and had chosen a random reference.However, the ship had already sailed, and despite the clarification, the Internet did what it does best: dig deeper.When the clip was posted on X (formerly Twitter), fans flooded the comments with photos of Twilight-era Stewart.
“JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJA Chris is an Aries,” one person laughed.Someone else wrote: “Kristen Stewart Shed-.Another commented: “Randomly? Really?”Now, to understand why this incident went viral, it’s important to remember the history of Pattinson and Stewart. They met while filming Twilight, where they played conflicted lovers Edward and Bella, and their chemistry sparked off-screen in 2009. Suddenly, they were one of the most talked-about couples in Hollywood: intensely private, but always under the microscope.
Twilight mania made them international celebrities overnight, and the pressure was intense.However, things fell apart in 2012 after Stewart was photographed kissing Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders. He was married. On Page Six, she called it a “temporary indiscretion” and apologized, but Pattinson has reportedly already packed his bags. They tried to fix things, but the trust was gone.
By May 2013, they had separated for good.Looking back, Stewart described their relationship as something shaped by youth and intensity. They were “young and stupid,” she said, and the media attention turned what they had into a spectacle rather than a private connection. With all this history, it’s no wonder people read so much into Pattinson’s simple joke, even after all these years.
Robert Pattinson: Where is he now?
For those who haven’t been following along, Pattinson’s life looks very different. He has been with Suki Waterhouse since 2018. They had their first child in March 2024 and then got engaged, which is huge for him.
Meanwhile, Stewart also moved on. She moved out and started a new chapter, marrying screenwriter Dylan Meyer in April 2025.As for Pattinson, he’s kept his current relationship low-key: He no longer lives in the spotlight like he did with Stewart. He has also developed a lot as an actor. After Twilight, he turned his back on blockbuster fame for a while, opting for riskier independent films with directors like David Cronenberg and the Safdie brothers.
Roles in films like “Good Time” and “The Lighthouse” completely changed the way audiences saw him: he was no longer a likable, he was now a serious actor.He made a big comeback, though, playing a darker Bruce Wayne in 2022’s The Batman, and he nailed it. And he’s not slowing down anytime soon.Pattinson’s lineup of new films is all over the map this year. First, he teamed up with Zendaya for the movie “The Drama.” Then there’s “The Odyssey,” coming in July 2026
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directing. He’s also delving into sci-fi again in Dune: Part Three with Denis Villeneuve, and it looks like he’ll play a big role in the next chapter. Naturally, everyone is waiting to see him back in Gotham in The Batman: Part II, to follow Matt Reeves’ bold development in the DC universe.