Robert Pattinson V Taylor Lautner
By Charlotte Duck
Twilight Character
In the Twilight saga Taylor plays Bella’s best friend, werewolf Jacob Black. The second film sees him fighting in a wolf pack and discovering new powers.... and the advantages of having a six pack.
Twilight Character
Robert plays Edward Cullen, the 108-year-old vampire, who falls in love with Bella. He can read minds, run extremely fast and live forever.
Rex FeaturesEarly Life
Taylor Lautner was born in Michigan in 1992. His father was a pilot while his mum worked for a software development company. He has a younger sister called Makena
WENNEarly Life
Robert Pattinson was born in London in 1986. His father imported vintage cars from America and his mother worked at a modelling agency. He has two older sisters, Lizzy and Victoria.
Rex FeaturesCareer Pre-Twilight
Taylor’s big break came at the age of 13 when his martial arts skills secured him the role of Sharkboy in The Adventures Of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D. Three years later he was cast alongside Christian Slater (as his son) in the TV series, My Own Worst Enemy, until it got cancelled.
WENNCareer Pre-Twilight
Robert first hit the big screen as he took on the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. Despite the Hogwarts uniform, Rob’s Hollywood potential shone through even then.
Rex FeaturesHobbies
From the age of six, Taylor studied karate and by the age of 12, he had won the Junior World Championships. Taylor used this early training to do some of his own stunts during filming.
Big PicturesHobbies
Rob is a passionate musician; he started taking piano lessons at the age of three and learnt classical guitar from five. He contributed two songs to the soundtrack of Twilight.
Physique
Taylor famously had to pile on 30lbs of pure muscle to secure his role in the second film. He achieved this through a combination of gym time and a high-calorie diet, which meant the actor had to eat meat patties and sweet potatoes every two hours.
Big PicturesPhysique
Robert Pattinson admitted to GLAMOUR.COM that Taylor’s new six-pack was a little emasculating. “I did feel a little inadequate but it did make me go to the gym so there was some good in it.”
PA PhotosRumoured Romances
After a brief relationship with Disney star Selena Gomez, Taylor is rumoured to have hooked up with his namesake, country singer Taylor Swift, at the beginning of October. The pair have been spotted on several cosy dates in LA but neither have confirmed that they are officially an item.
PA PhotosRumoured Romances
Robert Pattinson has been linked to several beauties including Camilla Belle and his Remember Me co-star Emilie De Ravin, but the latest rumour is that he’s dating Kristen Stewart. Whatever is going on there’s no denying the chemistry between them.
PA PhotosAwards
Taylor picked up the Fresh Face Award at this year’s Teen Choice Awards. He was also nominated for Breakthrough Male at the MTV Movie Awards.
PA PhotosAwards
Robert beat Taylor to the Breakthrough Male gong at the MTV Movie Awards, where he also picked up Best Kiss (shared with Kristen Stewart), and Best Fight (shared with Cam Gigandet).
Rex FeaturesFan Base
Taylor’s fan base is probably set to explode with the release of New Moon, not least because cinemagoers get a good look at his new, sculpted chest. The 17-year-old seems to be happy lapping up the whole experience. “It’s great to know that we have that sort of support behind us," he said.
PA PhotosFan Base
Robert Pattinson describes the Twilight fans as “part of a club” but has found the overwhelming attention difficult on occasions. The actor says he can’t walk along the street “willy-nilly” and going out sometimes involves some planning. “I was kind of trapped in a hotel room when we were shooting the last film in Vancouver but there are ways and places you can disappear, too.”
Rex FeaturesDress Sense
Taylor is one smart boy - even without a tie. During the New Moon promotional tour, he was spotted in a number of dapper suits from D&G and Calvin Klein.
PA PhotosDress Sense
Robert Pattinson wears designer clothes in Twilight but when it comes to his own personal style, he prefers something more casual. Tartan lumberjack shirts, trainers and baggy jeans are a staple of his wardrobe.
PA PhotosCelebrity Fans
Actress Emma Roberts has put herself firmly in the Team Jacob camp. She Tweeted recently: "Finished ALL the twilights....team Jacob"
PA PhotosCelebrity Fans
Pixie Lott, meanwhile, was loyal to the British star. “I really like Robert Pattinson. I can’t wait for the new ‘Twilight’ film to come out,” she told GLAMOUR Magazine.
Read our interview with Robert Pattinson
