Key Highlights
- Robert Pattinson reveals he was not a “big fan of kids” before becoming a dad.
- Pattinson admitted to GQ that it took time to adjust to fatherhood.
- The actor shared his daughter has already seen many of his and Suki Waterhouse’s films.
- Pattingson describes the challenges of balancing work and family life as a new dad.
The Twilight Star’s Journey into Fatherhood
And speaking of unexpected turns, here we have Robert Pattinson, the once reluctant fan of kids, now a full-fledged daddy. You might think this is new, but it’s not always about what you want in life. Pattinson made waves with his candid admission to GQ that he “wasn’t the biggest fan of kids” before he became a father. “I didn’t mind them.
I would tolerate them,” he explained. But his perspective changed once he welcomed his daughter, Terma, into their lives last March 2024.
From Tolerance to Adoration
But here’s the kicker: things are different now. “I think it’s absolutely wonderful,” Pattinson declared. The transition from indifference to adoration isn’t an overnight change; it took some adjustment, and he’s not shy about sharing that process. Pattinson also opened up about the challenges of balancing a busy acting career with the demands of parenthood. “It’s just that everything is time management, the whole time,” he shared. “Even if you’re on the other side of the planet, you’re like, ‘Okay, I cannot spend more than 10 days away.’ After 10 days of being away, it’s physical pain.”
Screen Time and Fatherly Pride
Pattinson also revealed that his daughter has already seen “so many” of their projects. He’s been known to share behind-the-scenes glimpses on social media, and now he can add another
honorary movie critic. Though she’s still just a toddler, she’s tuned into his sci-fi film, “Mickey-17,” and Pattinson quipped that he doesn’t get any respect because she doesn’t fully understand what’s going on.
Reflections on Fatherhood
Reflecting on his experiences, Pattinson shared that becoming a father made him feel both “very old” and “very young at the same time.” He admitted to feeling like “a baby himself” after having a child. For those of us who have experienced similar transitions, this statement hits home. Pattinson’s journey from reluctant fan to devoted dad is a testament to how parenthood can transform our perspectives on life.
It’s not just about bringing a new life into the world; it’s also about reevaluating what truly matters and finding joy in the small moments. So there you have it, from one of Hollywood’s biggest stars to another: fatherhood isn’t always easy, but it’s worth every challenge.
