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“Runaway” Press: More Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson Fabrication Over Fact

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If you hoped to read a lengthy article about Kristen Stewart‘s role as Joan Jett in “The Runaways” without having to wade through more made-up muck concerning the nature of her relationship with “New Moon” costar Robert Pattinson… well, The Courier-Mail is not for you.

It starts off well, with almost two dozen paragraphs mostly discussing Stewart, Jett, the real-life band, and “Runaways” pal Dakota Fanning. On these topics, there are quotes galore.

And then, without warning or sourcing, the paper writes, “Stewart and 23-year-old Pattinson, who are in a relationship off-screen, are in [the "Twilight" series] for the long haul.”

Hmm. Maybe just a slip?

Nope. A little further down, the Courier-Mail observes, “Stewart says the fact that Pattinson is her boyfriend” does not have an effect on the Bella-Edward relationship in the movies.

Let’s break this down. Kristen Stewart has never, ever, ever said that Robert Pattinson is her boyfriend. They might be dating. But she has never said it’s a “fact.”

Ever.

Fans of hers and the “Twilight” films know this, of course. The problem is that millions of casual celebrity watchers and moviegoers read mainstream articles like this one and assume that what’s reported casually as fact is fact. And why wouldn’t they?

The Courier put words into Stewart’s mouth and then pulled them as if they were her own. Simple as that.

If Stewart had given the newspaper a comment that confirmed a relationship with Pattinson, it would be the lead. But she didn’t. They fabricated it. Which is why it’s buried many, many paragraphs beneath actual quotes.

And so a “Runaways” throwaway line leads to even MORE relationship questions neither Stewart nor Pattinson want to answer, further estranging them from a media that refuses to leave well enough alone.

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  • Suefromnc

    Whatever, but after Catherine Hardwicke’s outing of their relationship in Time Magazine…who knows what to believe?

  • dancing

    catherine only said that she had decided to try, she didn’t say try what and who knows how long ago she said that (kristen) it could have been months ago, SO far Rob has said that he is single single and that he and Kris are just good friends (he said this 4 days ago in France to a german magazine. So that’s it. Rob is adamant he is single and Kristen has only said from every interview she has given that he’s a best friend.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Destiny-White/1001441890 Destiny White

    hey dancing

    how’s it going?

    i totally agree with you. where did you find this liitle gem ( so i can find it too lol)

    SO far Rob has said that he is single single and that he and Kris are just good friends (he said this 4 days ago in France to a german magazine.

    cause i know…cleo is lurking around here… somewhere :(

  • TKB

    LOL @ facebook user – cleo scares me ;-)

    I want to see that quote too! Although I tend to doubt everything that’s printed these days. Now if he said that on camera…

  • Cleo

    You jealous sad fools are in denial so deep, it’s really fcking pathetic. Their director confirmed, they just did a romantic spread in Harper’s as Rob & Kris, NOT Bella & Edward, they’ve been spotted kissing and canoodling at concerts, they have had enumerable club outings just the two of them, they stay in the same hotel room, they depart live events and award shows together just the two of them, they crush on each other constantly, Rob constantly proposes and looks at her googly eyed (and has for the last year) and several months ago they stopped NOT saying they weren’t together – and still, you lame jealous bitter betties live in fantasy land. I think if you stumbled across them yourselves making out on a park bench, you’d steadfastly claim they were JUST such good friends that they were only removing popcorn kernels from each other’s back molars. Grow up. Seriously, are you ALL 12, or just angry jealous women with no lives??

  • Cleo

    Oh, and facebook — Rob was NEVER quoted as saying he “was single,” within the last 3 months, and I’m sorry, quoting Rob saying it LAST YEAR, is kinda stupid. Gossipcop already busted Vanity Fair for the profile blurb of their article that was first released, even Vanity Fair admitted that Rob only referred to the tabloids and their crazy stories – and they also admitted to Gossipcop that in the FINAL VF piece they acknowledge that their interview was old, conducted back in the beginning of summer and that Rob & Kris status may have changed. Soooo sorry to disappoint you deluded lames who think you have a shot.

  • Kambria

    Let me begin by saying that I don’t know if Rob and Kristen are a couple. The idea of them together does not bother me at all. What bothers me is the crazy ass people who try to force their beliefs (on a matter that doesn’t even concern them) down other people’s throats. I’m obviously curious about their lives or I wouldn’t be here. Despite the fact that it is none of our business, we still speculate. Some of us just cannot resist. I can see how people believe they are together, but I can also see how some aren’t so sure. There are too many speculations about these people that are being taken as fact. (See Cleo’s post above. In my opinion, you may not be a twelve year old, but you certainly have the reading comprehension of one.)

    Their director confirmed: Wrong. She confirmed that Kristen assured her they did not have anything going on during the filming of Twilight. Anything beyond that was speculation on Catherine’s part. In my opinion, if Rob or Kristen didn’t say it, don’t take it as fact.

    They just did a romantic spread in Harper’s as Rob & Kris, NOT Bella & Edward: How many times have they said they are going to keep their private lives private? The Harper’s spread was part of their job not a declaration of true love. They were told how to dress and how to pose. The interviewer made a point to show how close they were behind the scenes, but neither confirmed or denied a romantic relationship.

    They’ve been spotted kissing and canoodling at concerts: They‘ve been spotted talking to each other at concerts. With all of the papz around, if they had kissed, there would be photographic evidence. The conveniently blurry shot where she was speaking into his ear at the KOL concert does not count.

    They have had enumerable club outings just the two of them: It is never just the two of them. There is always someone else with them.

    They stay in the same hotel room: Were you there? Again, more speculation. The night most claimed she stayed at his hotel, one of his musician buddies was there too. Rob even wore his shirt to the Teen Choice Awards the next evening.

    They depart live events and award shows together just the two of them: Again, it is never just the two of them.

    They crush on each other constantly: They do give each other compliments. This could be because they’re together, or that they’re good friends. What some see as couple-like behavior, others see as friendly banter.

    Rob constantly proposes and looks at her googly eyed: Rob proposed to a lot of girls as a joke. Kristen even said so in a video interview.

    (And as for the last year) and several months ago they stopped NOT saying they weren’t together: After repeatedly denying a relationship with no one believing them, they decided to keep their private lives private.

    I’ll throw in the hand-holding pictures as a bonus: Rob was holding a hat, not Kristen’s hand. They did have their arms linked like Kristen has done with several other cast mates and friends. There is one photo where people insist that their fingers are linked. Find the HQ version, and you will see that they weren’t.

    As far as the Vanity Fair issue goes, I know they added that the status of Rob and Kristen’s relationship may have changed since the interview was conducted, but you’ll have to show me where they “admitted that Rob only referred to the tabloids and their crazy stories”.

    I don’t know which magazine dancing is referring to, so I can’t say for sure on that one.

    Let me know if I missed anything.

    Anyway, if you believe they are a couple, cool. If you don’t believe, that’s cool too. Just don’t start spreading rumors as though they are facts. That is not cool. You’re only making their lives more difficult. When you look at pictures, read interviews, and watch videos, try to just enjoy them for what they are and stop trying to pick them apart to prove or disprove a relationship. (I’m guilty with the photos. When someone tells me there’s something there, I go and see for myself. Nobody’s perfect lol.)

    Sorry for the epic post, but I feel much better.

  • TKB

    Kambria FTW!

    I’m also a Robsten agnostic. I just don’t know. Although I am sure Cleo will want to burn me at the stake for doubting the Gospel of Robsten.

    And Cleo – this kind of venomous, hate-filled rant is exactly why you scare me! Chillax, sister :-)

  • Chloe

    Okay!!! I’m cracking up at TKB, Dancing, and Facebook user. I been reading the post and not commenting…I totally agree with you. Cleo has been scaring me for a while now…what a looney psycho…

    Kellan Lutz just did and video interview on Access and he stated people should not read into pictures (the famous arm and arm walk of Rob and Kristen) and “thinking they are a couple in this huge relationship”. CH did not say Rob and Kristen are now dating but of course the crazies are going to twist her words to their own fantasy. I don’t know if Rob are Kristen are dating or not but, I would say until they come out and say they are dating it is all just speculation. Rob and Kristen have said on several occasions they are just good friends. But loonies don’t want to believe that. Heck we just saw recent pictures of Kellan and Anna kissing, and he said they are not dating and have never dated. To me that is more incriminating then walking arm and arm….but who knows. Cleo please chill out….it is not a life or death situation if they are or if they aren’t …..our lives will go on the same as they always have. GIVE PEACE A CHANCE…..

  • Chloe

    To Kambria……HIGH 5′S…. I think you said it all…..

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