Robert Pattinson, known for his breakout role in Twilight, has a reputation for sharing wild, offbeat anecdotes during interviews. Reflecting on his early days in Hollywood, Pattinson admits that he often found himself bored with repetitive questions, leading to some of his most memorable and bizarre statements. In a recent interview with The New York Times, he explained, 'The only thing people would ever ask me about was being famous. You go into, like, a fugue state.' Below are some of the funniest and most absurd tales he’s shared over the years.
1. The Exploding Clown
While promoting Water for Elephants in 2011, Pattinson told a shocking story about witnessing a clown’s car explode during his only trip to the circus as a child. 'The clown’s little car exploded — the joke car exploded on him. Yeah, seriously,' he claimed on the Today show. 'My parents had to, like— everyone ran out. It was terrifying.' Years later, Pattinson admitted the story was entirely fabricated. 'There was absolutely no hesitation at all [in my voice],' he told The New York Times. 'I’m like, ‘What on earth? Are you possessed?'
2. Handheld Pasta Entrepreneur
During a 2020 interview with GQ, Pattinson discussed a business idea he had during quarantine: creating handheld pasta. “What if pasta had the same kind of fast-food credentials as burgers and pizzas?” he mused. He even claimed to have developed a prototype and pitched the idea to restaurateur Lele Massimini. In a later interview, he doubled down, saying, 'I was fully, actually trying to make that pasta. Like I was literally in talks with frozen-food factories.' Though the concept never came to fruition, it showcased Pattinson’s quirky creativity.
3. Gym-Free Batman
While preparing for his role in The Batman, Pattinson jokingly told GQ that he wasn’t working out. 'I think if you're working out all the time, you're part of the problem,' he said. 'No one was doing this in the '70s. Even James Dean — he wasn't exactly ripped.” The comment sparked widespread discussion, prompting Pattinson to clarify later with MovieMaker: 'That really came back to haunt me. I just always think it’s really embarrassing to talk about how you’re working out. You’re playing Batman. You have to work out.'
4. Hair Hygiene Confessions
In his early career, Pattinson made a bold claim about his hair care routine. 'I didn’t wash my hair,” he told The Chicago Tribune over a decade ago. 'I have so much residue crap in my hair from years of not washing it and not having any sense of personal hygiene whatsoever.' Years later, he reflected on the comment, telling MovieMaker: 'It’s the same thing as saying in an interview when I was like 21 that I didn’t wash my hair. It just sticks for 15 years.'
5. A Fan Becomes a Dinner Date
In 2009, Pattinson revealed on The Late Show with David Letterman that he once invited a persistent fan to dinner while filming in Spain. After weeks of seeing her wait outside his apartment, he asked her out of boredom, saying, 'Hey, do you just want to go to dinner or something? I mean, no one else wants to hang out with me.' She took him to her parents’ restaurant, where Pattinson vented about his life — only to have her hand him the bill at the end.
6. Royal Classmate?
During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Pattinson confessed that he used to tell people in Los Angeles that he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art alongside Prince William. 'Because I was English, no one questioned it,' he said with a laugh.
7. Edward Cullen: “A Weirdo”
Pattinson has never been shy about his mixed feelings regarding his Twilight character, Edward Cullen. Speaking to OK! magazine, he said, 'With virtually anyone, the nice guys always seem to come last. You always get weirdos like Edward who seem to attract women for some reason.' He added, 'If Edward wasn’t a fictional character and you met him in reality, he is like one of those guys who would probably be an axe murderer or something.'
Robert Pattinson’s interviews have become legendary for their unpredictability, blending humor, absurdity, and a touch of self-awareness. Whether he’s spinning wild tales or reflecting on his past comments, his wit and charm keep fans entertained — and always guessing what he’ll say next.
