Vanity Fair Article
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Here’s the article from Rob’s Vanity Fair interview – it kind of broke my heart and I understand why @lise-lou didn’t post it, but it’s not surprising what he says – we’ve been harping on about the stalking for a long time – read it and pay attention people – please – what am I saying they are too selfish to stop. Â I don’t believe THAT is part and parcel of his fame. Â Anyway I’ve put it behind the cut in case you don’t want to read and are waiting for your copy. Â In the meantime, here’s some of the pics a little close up.
Again thanks to Pattinsonlife
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Alice87
I know what you mean, Maria!
My heart feels heavy today….
I´m just sad….
Michelle
It broke my heart too. Even though we know what Rob has to deal with & it’s no surprise to us what he’s saying – still made me SO sad reading it just the same 🙁 Seriously people it is time to STOP. Can you not see that Rob HATES all the stalking?? Oh what am I saying, you don’t care. Seriously read this article & have a think. He is a human being & a beautiful one – start treating him like one!! Being an actor does not give people the right to treat him THIS way.
Thanks for the gorgeous close ups Maria. SO looking forward to buying my copy.
Cindy
I am so sorry Rob. Hopefully when this madness is all over and the “twat” lighters have faded into oblivion {Yes I live in hope of this happening} it will get better.Just keep doing what your doing and be very proud.ox
caro
Oh..that broke my heart. I was so excited about that article too. Especially when he says about having to market something he doesnt particulary like.
But what a funny name for a dog, Martin..
Cindy
Also confirms what I have believed about that “studio” for along time now. Thanks for posting Maria ox
lids
OMG…this article made me cry…WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE???
Rob is just a beautiful human being, and I hope everything works out for him. I am afraid that this madness will not stop soon though, some people do not think past their obsession.
Jules
Hey girls, yeah – the interview just made me so, so sad. I just want to hug him and tell him it’ll be ok. UGH, how can people be so selfish. o.O He is one man. One beautiful, talented, amazing soul. I couldn’t adore him more. I sincerely hope it gets easier/better for him soon. Please.
*group hug guys*
Love you Rob. <3
Brooke
Sad Interview/artical, but Its about time something like this has been writen. Someone has finally let Rob say what he wants to say, and not just ask the questions that people want some idealised answer from.
I hope those fanatics actaully truly read and pay attention to this article.
Support him by attending his movies, not follow the gossip mongering blogs/twitter pages/sites. Its time people started to admire from a distance… literally.
Carlisa
I’m joining in the group hug @Jules *armsoutstretched*
That’s left me feeling a bit flat and a bit guilty. As much as I’ve enjoyed being part of the Twilight fandom, I’m looking forward to it ending just so Rob can become a ‘regular’ actor again. (Not that the words Rob and regular should ever be in the same sentence together). We’re totally anxious and excited for him to branch out into new roles and other projects, can you imagine how he feels? I really hope that ‘normalcy’ doesn’t elude him.
Maria
Totally agree @Brooke – the stalking/twittering/dissection of his life they have no idea about – it just has to stop. I’m so glad that we have all of you that support Rob for all the right reasons here at RPAU – there’s no point in me getting on the soapbox because I know none of you do the things that Rob talks about here. It’s his job – we are lucky enough to have such a talent entertain us – I disagree that this is part of celebrity – um climbing up windows to touch his hair – no really – where are the people with the straightjackets because that is not logical or sensible behaviour.
One thing I know though is that Rob is a blessing – appreciate him – men like that don’t come along very often, but appreciate him from afar and support – that’s more important than clambering to get your photo with him on the net so you can massage your own ego.
@Jules – yeah group hug is in order *hugs*
Vicky
This article just makes me so sad. He seems so trapped and alienated in so may ways. My heart aches for him, it really does. If Rob one day does decide that the acting isn’t worth all the craziness, then what a great loss it would be. But really who could blame him if he did *sigh*.
I agree Brooke it is about time that Rob was given the opportunity to say it how it really is. The real shame of this is that the people that really need to listen and learn won’t even realise he is talking about them!!!
Vicky
I agree Cindy, about that studio. Definitely confirms my suspicions as well!!
Maria
@Vicky & @Cindy – I had a conversation with Rob’s old booking agent back in Dec 2009 and he pretty much told me then that Rob was wrapped up nice & tightly by the studio so noone had access. He did say this should change once the saga is over, but I suspect, unfortunately, he has to endure until 2012 🙁
Vicky
That is sad. He just seems so over it and I really believe he has more than fulfilled any obligation to this saga a hundred times over. Roll on Nov 2012 and let this all be gone for good!!!
Maria
I know @Vicky – I just hope that Rob realises that he has sane fans out there that are patiently waiting for him to do anything but Twilight. What a comparison to his excitment at the Globes when he wanted to talk anything but Twi
Carmel
Oh Rob. I have no words for how sad this article makes me feel. His life should not be defined by fanatics or the franchise and he has every right to remind us of the negative effects this type of unprecedented hysteria brings him. I’m tearing up. Joining the group hug is all I can do.
Martha M
Scoot over @Maria so I can join the group hug *stretchingarmsaslongascan*. Just finished reading. And now my co-workers that sit closest to me are asking why I’m crying (they’re used to that too). I’ve told them about the interview, they just laugh and say I’m crazy. They don’t understand. That’s why I thank God everyday for putting me here some how. He truly has blessed me, all of us. Really girls here I am crying. It’s so sad, my heart is broken. I keep Rob in my prayer everyday, I really do. I’ll just have to pray harder. Thanks Maria for posting and not letting us wait for the mag to actully come out. I love him even more know and he has even more of my respect, I didn’t know I had more to give him, but somehow I think we can always find more love & respect for this amazing creature God has given us. Wow I better go blow my nose and compose myself. Hugs, love, and kisses to Rob and to all of you my wonderful girls.
Martha M
@Maria thank you for your review. I did see the trailer many times, and it does seem like such a sad movie, and the way I’m feeling right now I just want to cry for that story too. I think I’ll wait till it’s on DVD so I cry all I want in the privacy of my own home.
Maria
@Martha if they are defining crazy as “possessed by enthusiasm or excitement” then yes – we are all “crazy” when it comes to Rob!
Martha M
No @Maria we are PASSIONATE women. But if that’s what they wish to think of us and let them think all they want. Believe most of my friends that think that way, don’t have an ounce of passion in them. They’re the ones missing out.
Carmel
@Martha M – What a beautiful way to divide us from the fanatics.
@Maria, Michelle, Vertigo & Lise-lou, Thanks once again for giving us an appropriate place to be passionate. You have taught us well. Please be very proud of yourselves. You have always had it right
Maria
Thanks @Carmel – as have all of you.
Val
Here here @Carmel. I second what you said (so perfectly) about Martha M’s words and about this website. “an appropriate place to be passionate” I am so glad I found this place, and have never looked anywhere else since I did.
We can only hope that Rob may one day know that there are people who are happy to admire & support from a distance.
btw it is wonderful (whilst sad) to read his own words & thoughts, before the junkets begin that are more movie-focussed.
Sare
Bracing myself. Bout to dive in the article. From what I’ve heard, its Rob finally saying what he wants & feels. Here i go….
Sare
As sad as it was, I’m glad he has given an honest view of his life. It would not suprise me at all if he eventually steps away from acting. That would be incredibly sad for the acting industry, as Rob is more than Edward. I think that’s where the obsessive ‘twihards’ show their immaturity. They have trouble separating Rob from Edward. He really is trapped in his life at the moment and I can only hope he can hold on until the whole “Twilight”, franchise has lost it appeal, because if what we’ve seen is just a fraction of the real Rob, then I’m so excited to see what else he has to give.
lids
@Sare, good luck, you’ll probably end up like all of us…sobbing and brokenhearthed
Maria
@Sare I’ve always expected to see Rob on the other side of the lens eventually – just hope we get to appreciate him on this side for a little bit longer. He has so much to share …
Carmel
@Maria – I agree. I interpret that in Rob taking roles like Eric, that he wants to take his talent further too. With the added bonus that he should loose the fanatics a little quicker.
ephie
I cannot begin to describe how this interview made me feel. I was so upset I actually had tears welling up in my eyes and then I had to compose myself as I am at work. The feeling overwhelmed a bit again during my tea break this morning and had a few tears but again had to stop myself as I knew co-workers would think me crazy. Then I continued reading it and my heart soared at F. Lawrence’s and Reese’s comments about Rob. He is so so special and to think that he is going through all this without ever asking for it makes me really really sad. When he talked abut the road trip and how the situation changed within a matter of hours it actually broke my heart – to hear his reaction to it. FL’s account of the Louisiana incident is also upsetting and maddening too.
But I am glad that he is letting it off his chest.
And I definitely want to join you all ladies for the group hug.
Oh Rob if only you knew that there are nice fans out there that would never stalk you or try to scream at you and attack you…would it make it a little easier to bear?
Maria
@ephie I think it was you that noticed that Rosie was chained in that photo that Michelle used last night (when we first posted it).
Perhaps Rob’s affinity with Tai/Rosie is due to the fact that unfortunately he can relate to what it must feel like to be a caged animal in a zoo. It seems that whenever he ventures off a film set – there are more than enough people gathered around oggling him, trying to pet him and snapping pics that he either does or doesn’t know they have.
I suspect that even though Rob’s now made it clear what he thinks – it unfortunately will not deter them – pretty much like tiger hunters and elephant tusk traders. I’d like to bundle them all together because I see no difference – harsh but true.
ephie
Yes @maria I am absolutely certain that he feels like a caged zoo animal most of the time. I don’t know how anyone can live like that.
I really liked the way the journalist ended the article with the dogs looking through the window trying to get a piece of poor Martin the dog – it was done deliberately to show us that this is exactly what the fans are doing to Rob (just like FL described the events during their dinner at Louisiana).
So glad that he is not turning to substances to retain his sanity. That would really break my heart and make me weep if he were to ruin his life because of all this. And that’s because he has such a good head on his shoulders and a good support system from his family and friends.
I agree with all the ladies here who said it is good to hear him speaking honestly about his feeling on all this but sadly I do not think it will make a difference or deter the majority of the crazed fans or the papps.
Yes @maria Rob is a true blessing – you put it so perfectly.
lise-lou
This article broke my heart…..really. I don’t even know what to say but I hope that the people who read this and they know who they are feel ashamed and as disgusted with themselves as obviously Rob is. Don’t need to preach to the converted here but unfortunately we seem to be a rare breed. There are so many nutcases out there it really is frightening.
A change for him to be be able to really say what he is feeling but the saddest thing I have read in a long time.
lise-lou
Oh Maria love the scans “your way” too!
Michelle
I kept thinking about the article all day – it just made me so sad. Tore my heart out 🙁 You are so right lise-lou , there are SO many nutters out there. It is truly scary just how many of them there are. I wish Rob knew that some of his fans (us here at RPAU) truly cared about him & would never ever ever do anything to hurt him or make him feel uncomfortable like these people (I’d like to use another word here) do. How do you sleep at night people – how?? I will never understand that – nope never. They just make my blood BOIL!!
Carmel
I know this might be a bit of a side step, and I hope I’m not stepping on any toes but this article answered another question that has been around for a bit. Sam Bradley named his Album ‘Zuni’ and on the cover it has Sam looking unusually sombre looking out of a window. It obviously was a profound time for everyone on that road trip
Martha M
Michelle I kept thinking of that article all day too, and it just brings tears to my eyes to think that he feels so lost, and like you said I do wish he knew that he does have fans that truly care for him and are so protective of him, and would never do anyhing to hurt him or disrespect him. Hopefully some day he will know that.
Vertigo
ITA with everyone here today, you rock my socks off, really.
I would have preferred to be wrong about the whole ordeal, but there it is … Rob finally gets to speak his mind on the matter.
I am deeply grateful to Vanity Fair for giving Rob the platform he needed and am still hopeful the crazy might back off.
You might say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one …
foobs
I hope after the Twilight movies end….that so will the craziness that they attract. I hope for Rob’s sake that he will experience some degree of “normality” in his life….and soon…big hugs Rob. xx
a kay
growing up… growing up… it’s all part of a process. people can be mean. harsh truths are to be faced inevitably. everyone’s been there in one way or another. there is the dark side of the whole deal.