‘Twilight,’ ‘New Moon’ Star Robert Pattinson Hit By Cab in New York City

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NEW YORK CITY – “Twilight” and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” star Robert Pattinson on Thursday was hit by a New York City cab while attempting to escape his rabid fans, according to a report moments ago from RadarOnline.com.

Twilight and The Twilight Saga: New Moon star Robert Pattison hit by cab in New York City
“Twilight” and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” star Robert Pattison.
Photo credit: James Devaney, WireImage.com

Just grazed while his five handlers were quickly navigating Pattinson across the street away from a gaggle of teenaged girls gone Lady Gaga in the rain, Pattinson was momentarily stunned but not hurt. The taxi slammed on its brakes.

The cab clipping was witnessed by RadarOnline.com around noon New York time on Thursday in front of the Strand Bookstore on Broadway and 12th Street.

Born in London, the 23-year-old heartthrob had been filming “Remember Me” indoors for most of Thursday morning. “Remember Me” stars Robert Pattinson, Pierce Brosnan, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper and Lena Olin from director Allen Coulter and writers Will Fetters and Jenny Lumet. The film is slated to open on Feb. 12, 2010.

Pattinson was recently quoted in a GQ cover story about his fears when immediately being inundated by a crazed crowd. He specifically said in that story “someone could very easily stab me”. A new video from RadarOnline.com of fans mobbing Pattinson can be watched here and photos are here.

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed and Bronson Pelletier from director Chris Weitz. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 20, 2009.


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Callie's picture

THIS IS JUST WRONG!!!!

I have read this and also saw the video and OMGoodness!!! I can’t believe people would treat another human being this way! This poor man can’t even walk a few blocks without being mobbed by crazed fans. I am a HUGE Twilight fan and would NEVER walk up to him if I did see him let alone run up to him screaming. What are these girls thinking!!!!! I just can’t believe it. Let the poor man BE. He has said he is afaird to walk down the street and I laughed thinking he was blowing things up but after watching the video… He needs to just stay inside! But of course he shouldn’t have to!!! These girls need to remember they are fans and act like fans instead of acting like a bounch of crazy people. GROW UP and let this poor man BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That goes for all famous people not just the Twilight stars! The nerve of some people!

HollywoodChicago.com's picture

Amen, Callie!

Callie wrote:
These girls need to remember they are fans and act like fans instead of acting like a bounch of crazy people. GROW UP and let this poor man BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amen, Callie! I completely agree. But fans will be fans and many don’t exactly know the meaning of tactful self-restraint. :-)

Anonymous's picture

you are so right, how would

you are so right, how would tho crazy fans feel if they were in his spot they would like to be left alone to.

Anonymous's picture

U R SO RIGHT

U KNOW WAT IS WRONG WTH U PEOPLE YOU SHOULD LET ROB ALON

starr's picture

rob's scare

it’s! shame how these girls act. they should realize he is human and has feelings. yes he is famous and gorgeous, but he deserves privacy. no person should be afraid of walking down the street. girls grow up and give him space to breathe

Anonymous's picture

BAD BAD GIRLS!

What are these girls thinking *&(*)! He is very handsome and talented - but like you said, he is human and has feelings too. Get a clue - that’s not the latest way to “pick-up” a man! If I ever caught my daughters acting like those girls - let’s just say it would be a very bad day for them!! I only hope Rob never leaves the industry because of this madness. He is extremely talented and I love his movies/music. Hey - I volunteer to be a bodyguard for him. I would love to teach some of those over-hormonal, rude and obnnoxious girls some manners and a lesson or 2!

Anonymous's picture

POOR ROB

Wow i feel so bad for him…this is just crazy these girls are crazy i love twilight the books and the movie but these girls or over the top way over the top this man can’t even walk down the street… he is going to have a breakdown how can he do 2 more movies hell New Moon haven’t even came out yet i just hope this crazyness doesn’t get to him i think he is very talented and has a chance to become an even better actor…someone just needs to lock these nut jobs away 4ever….its not even that they need to grow up because i am 17yrs old and some of these girls look older then me… they really need to realize that Robert Pattinson is a human being that eat, sleep,and sh** just like the rest of us and is not a fictional character hes an actor that is his job Robert Pattinson is not Edward Cullen.

twilightvampirex3's picture

crazy peoplee!

GOD WHAT THE HELLS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? YEAH I AM A HUGE FAN OF TWILIGHT BUT THESE FANS ARE JUST CRAZY! POOR ROB THAT MUST HAVE BEEN A RUSH! I AGREE WITH CALLIE! THESE PEOPLEE NEED TO RELAX IF CRAZY FANS LIKE THIS KEEP SHOCKING POOR ROB THEN GOD KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN. GOSH CALM THE HECK DOWN, crazy fans!

Noah Lieske's picture

I feel sorry for him. These

I feel sorry for him. These girls are crazy. Noah Lieske

pregnancy's picture

that's poor Rob

I am so sorry to hear he has been hit by car because he try not to meet his fans.. I think we shall leave some space for him.

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