Kristen Stewart is handling a bit of an image crisis as more and more fans of the "Twilight" saga take to social media platforms to vent their disappointment with the actress after she issued an apology, confirming she had in fact cheated on Robert Pattinson with director Rupert Sanders.
Now the "Twilight" director, Bill Condon is opening up for the first time about the controversy surrounding the stars of the hit movie. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly the "Twilight Saga" director comments about the scandal.
"The fact is, these are actors playing parts, and maybe it's not such a bad thing that people be reminded of that," the director said. "Both of these actors gave heart and soul to the 'Twilight' movies, not only during shooting, but also by navigating so graciously the whole life-in-a-fishbowl aspect of the phenomenon. Above all they have always shown great respect for the fans who made these movies such a success. Now it's time that some of that respect be returned to them," Condon said.
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Pattinson has not yet publically commented on the cheating scandal but will be making a promotional tour for his upcoming movie "Cosmopolis" which include Monday's New York premiere and an interview on "Good Morning America." For her part, Stewart publicly apologized after photos of her kissing Sanders began to circulate. And in that apology she confirmed her relationship with Pattinson. The two have not yet spoken in reality and Stewart is reportedly banned from appearing at his movie premiere Cosmopolis on Aug. 13 in New York.
"This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob," Stewart said. "I love him, I love him, I'm so sorry."
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Sanders said that he is "utterly distraught about the pain I have caused my family," in a statement late last month. "My beautiful wife and heavenly children are all I have in this world. I love them with all my heart. I am praying that we can get through this together."
The entire "Twilight" cast is expected to promote the last film, out later this year, as planned, the studio Summit confirmed. The film opens November 16.
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