Robert Pattinson sparked backlash from fans after joking that Aries is a major red flag in relationships during the Rome premiere of his latest film, The Drama, alongside co-star Zendaya.
Fan Reactions Ignite Online
The 39-year-old English actor faced immediate criticism on social media when asked about zodiac signs signaling relationship trouble. ‘Like Zodiac sign? Aries,’ Pattinson said with mock seriousness, before laughing and clarifying, ‘I’m joking. I just picked a random one!’
Viewers quickly noted that Pattinson’s ex-girlfriend, Kristen Stewart, 35, is an Aries—known in astrology for bold, passionate traits. Comments flooded X, with one user writing, ‘JAJAJAJAJAJAJAAJJA Kris is Aries.’ Another accused, ‘100% shading Kristen Stewart,’ while a third added, ‘Hahaha Kristen Stewart is Aries.’ Observers pointed out, ‘You can see him panicking realising what he’d done,’ and questioned, ‘Randomly? Really?’
Turbulent Twilight Romance
Pattinson and Stewart, co-stars in the Twilight franchise, developed a real-life romance during filming, dating for four years until their 2013 breakup. The relationship hit rough waters in 2012 after Stewart’s affair with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders.
Stewart issued a public apology, stating, ‘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 interview, Stewart reflected on their early chemistry: ‘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, and that’s what anybody playing those parts needed to feel.’
Moving On: New Chapters for Both
Stewart came out as gay on Saturday Night Live in 2017. After relationships with Alicia Cargile, Soko, St. Vincent, Stella Maxwell, and Sara Dinkin, she married screenwriter Dylan Meyer, 38, in April 2025 during a private ceremony at their favorite Los Angeles Mexican restaurant, Casita Del Campo.
Pattinson has dated Suki Waterhouse, 34, since 2018. The couple welcomed a daughter in March 2024. At the premiere, when asked by Extra about the biggest secret kept, Zendaya demurred, ‘Nothing that comes to mind.’ Pattinson glanced at her and replied, ‘It’s the same one that you have,’ fueling marriage rumors. Sources indicate both prioritize marriage.
