Let Robert Pattinson Cook (Lie)

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I was cracking up listening to Jimmy Kimmel talk about Robert Pattinson on his show! Apparently, Robert is a notorious storyteller… and not always with the truth! Jimmy mentioned that Robert has admitted to making things up even on television, and Jimmy was actually worried Robert might just invent the winner of Best Director during the Oscars! Zendaya backed this up, saying Robert told her right away when they first met that he used to be a pathological liar. It’s wild, but honestly, it kind of makes him even more endearing!

During his March 19th interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Robert Pattinson’s tendency to not be truthful came up again. Pattinson reacted with visible anxiety, exclaiming, “I saw that! What are you doing?” This nervousness could mean either he’s annoyed that he’s still known as a liar – though he often stretches the truth – or that he didn’t want the joke to end. When Kimmel shared what Zendaya said about first meeting him, Pattinson repeated “used to be,” hinting he still enjoys being deceptive. He even scolded himself, asking, “Why would you ever admit this about yourself? It’s such a stupid thing to say.”

It’s silly to even bring this up, not because it reflects poorly on Robert Pattinson, but because he doesn’t need to admit it. He should continue to deny it, pretending the information never came out. Everyone knows he’s prone to exaggeration – there’s plenty of evidence to prove it, even more than the length of the movie The Batman. Kimmel and Pattinson then playfully review a list of his past fabrications, like whether he once lived under an archway with trash can lids in Venice (which was partially true), or if he owned a thousand suits. Pattinson admitted he’s struggling to sell them on TheRealReal. It’s a funny segment, and maybe this will allow him to start promoting his next film, The Odyssey, with a fresh start. But honestly, does it even matter if these stories are true?

Robert Pattinson has remained a major star for over a decade partly because he’s a bit of a mystery. He intentionally keeps his personal life private, avoiding social media (though his partner, Suki Waterhouse, shares glimpses), and often tells outlandish stories. This creates a fascinating public persona that allows people to focus on his acting. In fact, many in the industry could benefit from a similar strategy! The less we know for sure about Pattinson’s life, the more we can enjoy his work. His playful fabrications are often more entertaining than the truth would be. He could claim he bulked up massively for a role or learned an alien language for a film – it doesn’t really matter. This was evident during an interview with Jimmy Fallon, where he immediately told a story about Zendaya that she quickly denied, causing a bit of a chaotic moment. These kinds of promotional tours can be tedious, and Pattinson seems to embrace the absurdity of it all.

Robert Pattinson has been keeping the press tour for his new movie, The Drama, surprisingly upbeat despite some controversy. He entertains everyone by playfully offering outlandish advice in interviews. For example, when asked about relationship problems, he intentionally takes the opposite stance just for fun. He suggested someone should break up with a partner over a disagreement about meeting family, and advised a bridesmaid who dislikes the bride to still attend the wedding, simply because “you never know who you’re gonna meet.” His co-star, Mamoudou Athie, calls him out on his antics, but Pattinson just leans into them even more. This commitment to being unpredictable – his eagerness to be anything but ordinary – is a big part of what makes him so enjoyable to watch in films; he’s like that one hilariously unconventional friend everyone has.

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2026-04-04 00:54