SUMMARY
  • After meeting on the sets of Twilight, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson found it hard not to fall in love.
  • Despite many ups and downs, they stayed together until eventually calling it quits in 2013.
  • They have since moved on with their respective partners and look back at the time with fondness.

All the Bella and Edward shippers rejoiced when actors Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson announced that they were dating each other. The blossoming romance looked straight out of a romance novel, which it clearly was since the duo met while filming Twilight, one of the most successful franchises to date.

However, their separation after four years together was a shock to everyone. They parted ways after being considered one of the most beautiful couples with splendid chemistry. The ups and downs of the relationship were too much to bear for the couple. Read on to know more about what caused their breakup and how they have moved on.

Why did Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson break up?

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in Twilight | Credits: Summit Entertainment
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in Twilight | Credits: Summit Entertainment

Unlike the difficulties in their on-screen romance between a human and a vampire, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson shared a sweet relationship. They fell for each other while filming Twilight in which they play the lead roles. However, in 2012, news broke that Stewart had cheated on Pattinson with director Rupert Sanders.

The couple tried their best to reconcile and work through the issues but it was of no use. The cracks in their relationship had begun to form, thus, making them part ways in 2013. Nevertheless, Stewart called Pattinson her first real love in 2019 as she claimed,

We were together for years. I was super in love with my high school boyfriend … But me and Rob were like a little older and it was just like, gu-gung.

After months of denying the rumors of their relationship, they finally admitted it in 2010. Ultimately, fans were saddened by the news of their breakup as they wished to see the real-life Bella and Edward get their happy ending.

Kristen Stewart hated how their relationship was treated

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in Twilight | Credits: Summit Entertainment
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in Twilight | Credits: Summit Entertainment

Many fans and industry people saw Stewart and Pattinson’s chemistry as good for the business since it drove people to the theatres to see the movie and their romance play out on the big screen. This further fueled rumors and speculations that constantly bothered both Stewart and Pattinson. The actress said in an interview,

People wanted me and Rob to be together so badly that our relationship was made into a product. It wasn’t real life anymore. And that was gross to me. It’s not that I want to hide who I am or hide anything I’m doing in my life. It’s that I don’t want to become a part of a story for entertainment value.

The essence of their love and relationship was reduced to a publicity stunt. While they had a tough time reeling from the breakup, they had to put up a strong face since the promotions for the movies were still ongoing. Despite the breakup and infidelity, Stewart has never shied away from speaking well about Pattinson and always looks at their time together with fondness.

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson’s Present Relationships

Robert Pattinson in The Batman
Robert Pattinson in The Batman | Credits: DC Studios

It has been over a decade since the couple parted ways and moved on. They have dated different people since then with Stewart coming out as gay. She has been engaged to actress Dylan Meyer for the past 3 years. They have not officially set any wedding date yet but they plan to tie the knot soon.

As for The Batman actor, he is expecting his first child with fiance Suki Waterhouse. They started dating in 2018 and have plans to get married soon. Pattinson is looking forward to being a dad and embarking on this new chapter of his life. Despite their happiness in their respective relationships today, fans cannot seem to let their obsession with their romance go.

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