Kristen Stewart recently discussed her decision to come out publicly during her 2017 debut on Saturday Night Live (SNL), a moment that many linked back to her past relationship with Robert Pattinson, her Twilight co-star. The actress referenced her personal history while explaining the reasons behind her coming out and its broader significance for acceptance and openness.
The History of Stewart and Pattinson’s Relationship
Stewart and Pattinson first met in 2007 at a Twilight audition and dated intermittently from roughly 2009 to 2013. Their romance drew public attention, especially in 2012, when Stewart apologized for an affair with Rupert Sanders, the then-married director of Snow White and the Huntsman, a film in which she starred. Afterward, Stewart married screenwriter Dylan Meyer in 2025 and has openly identified as bisexual.
Why Kristen Came Out and How It Connected to Her Past
During her opening monologue on SNL, Stewart confidently stated, “I’m so gay,” making a strong public declaration amid jokes about former President Trump’s interest in her relationship with Pattinson during the cheating scandal. She later explained that her coming out was intended to “unlock other people’s doors” and promote
“a more open and accepting place”
in society.
Stewart’s Honest Reflections on Falling in Love with Pattinson
In a 2019 interview on The Howard Stern Show, Stewart revealed her fears about public perception, worrying that sharing her story about falling for Pattinson might be seen as seeking attention. She explained,
“It’s like, no, I’ve actually never been allowed to just say what happened. Because I was so self-conscious about seeming like an attention-seeker.”
When Stern called falling in love on set
“the biggest mistake an actor can make,”
Stewart laughed and replied,
“There was nothing I could do.”
She also admitted that Pattinson was her first love, adding a personal dimension to their widely watched relationship.
Current Status of Robert Pattinson and Closing Thoughts
Since their breakup, Robert Pattinson has been in a relationship with actress Suki Waterhouse, which began in 2018. Stewart’s reflections on her romance with Pattinson highlight the challenges of maintaining privacy and authenticity in the public eye. Her coming out remains an influential moment, encouraging openness and acceptance within the entertainment industry and beyond.
