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Robert Pattinson Admits to Copping James Dean's Style

by Celebuzz on Oct. 25, 2009 11:25 AM / 40 Comments

If you've ever had the feeling that Robert Pattinson's sex appeal seems a little familiar, there's a reason.

The Twilight heartthrob admits in the latest issue of USA Weekend that he drew more than a little inspiration from tragic cinema icon James Dean—who perished in a car crash at the height of his fame at the age of 24—in crafting his image for the vampire franchise.

Recalling how he researched outcast roles while preparing to play Edward Cullen, Pattinson says,

"Rebel Without a Cause was a big influence on the first [Twilight film]—it influenced the hairdo and stuff. In lots of ways, it has a very similar character arc: An everyday girl brings this relatively strange individual out of his slump."

Pattinson also admits that he was ill-prepared for the onslaught of female attention he's received since adopting the Edward Cullen character:

"I'm not entirely sure what it is. I'll probably realize afterward how I could have controlled it a little bit more. But I am still like a deer in headlights."

As far as problems go, it's not a bad one to have.

Let us know in the comments section: Do you think Robert Pattinson will eventually achieve the iconic status of James Dean?

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“No wonder Robert Pattinson has millions of fans following his every move — the handsome Brit admits in a new interview that he took his heartthrob cue from swoonworthy acting legend, James Dean.”

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hispanicatthedisco 1 mo ago
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That's odd, I would have thought that he drew his style inspiration from a piss-stained hobo he saw wandering around in front of the local library.
guest 1 mo ago
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hispanicatthedisco said:
That's odd, I would have thought that he drew his style inspiration from a piss-stained hobo he saw wandering around in front of the local library.

LOL
obsessed 1 mo ago
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he has way to much icon status! and i love it
Nina 1 mo ago
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who cares? he's still f*cking hot and famous. so you haters can go suck it.
dancedance 1 mo ago
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i love that picture of him.....
Mary 1 mo ago
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Being that I'm 45 and a big dean fan...I could see this....I see alot of photos of Rob and think he has the sex appeal and look of James Dean. Both men are extremly hot with great hair,lol....
I hope Rob, that you'll be around for many many years. Your a welcomed asset to the cookie cutter Hollywood style actor.
alize 1 mo ago
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Nina said:
who cares? he's still f*cking hot and famous. so you haters can go suck it.

i so totally agree with you!!!

Go ROB!
jenny 1 mo ago
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I think RPattz is sooooo next Johnny Depp!
refaxxas 1 mo ago
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GO GO!!!
katia 1 mo ago
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hispanicatthedisco said:
That's odd, I would have thought that he drew his style inspiration from a piss-stained hobo he saw wandering around in front of the local library.

you're so STUPID