‘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. 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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By ADAM FENDELMAN Editor-in-Chief HollywoodChicago.com adam@hollywoodchicago.com