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Robert Pattinson Declares 'No One's Team Jacob' in Twilight Revival Chat

Robert Pattinson expressed disbelief that anyone could have been 'Team Jacob' during the height of the Twilight saga's popularity. In a new interview with Zendaya, he humorously dismissed the idea as a marketing creation. His co-stars Zendaya and Jennifer Lawrence both ultimately sided with his character, Edward Cullen. The conversation comes amid a reported revival of interest in the vampire romance franchise.

Key Points: Robert Pattinson on Twilight's Team Edward vs. Team Jacob Debate

  • Pattinson sides with Team Edward
  • Zendaya agrees with Pattinson
  • Jennifer Lawrence gave a split opinion
  • Twilight is experiencing a revival
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Robert Pattinson cannot believe how anyone could be 'Team Jacob'

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya weigh in on the classic Twilight rivalry. Pattinson can't believe anyone was ever 'Team Jacob' over his Edward Cullen.

"No one's Team Jacob. - Robert Pattinson"

Los Angeles, March 25

Years later, Hollywood star Robert Pattinson still can't wrap his head around the 'Team Jacob' debate that once divided "Twilight" fans. He said he never understood how anyone could root against his character Edward.

Speaking to the French outlet Canal+ ahead of his upcoming film The Drama with Zendaya, Robert Pattinson was asked the age-old question surrounding the hit Twilight franchise that launched him to stardom, reports people.com.

Pattinson's character Edward Cullen, a vampire, competed with Jacob Black, essayed by Taylor Lautner, a werewolf, for the affections of Bella Swan.

"I'm Team Edward all day, let's go," Zendaya said.

After hilariously questioning if he himself was Team Jacob, Pattinson offered a witty response to the "Team Edward or Team Jacob" question.

"No one's Team Jacob," Pattinson said with a laugh.

"That was just a marketing thing. I was," the reporter tells Pattinson in the clip, who jokingly replies "sorry" as Zendaya is heard laughing.

"That's crazy," Pattinson adds.

"Yeah, I need to get, you know, the merch," Zendaya chimed in.

"I need to get the whole thing. There's a revival of Twilight at the moment," the reporter tells the pair, to which Pattinson replies, "I know, it's crazy."

Pattinson's other recent co-star, Jennifer Lawrence, echoed Zendaya's Team Edward opinion in an interview with Esquire in 2025 ahead of the release of their film Die My Love.

"Team Edward or Team Jacob?" Pattinson asked her. "In the books, Jacob," Lawrence, answered.

"In the movie, Edward," she added.

The Twilight Saga is a series of romantic vampire fantasy films based on the book series Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. The first installment, Twilight, was released on November 21, 2008.

The second installment, New Moon, followed on November 20, 2009.The third installment, Eclipse, was released on June 30, 2010. The fourth installment, Breaking Dawn - Part 1, was released on November 18, 2011, while the fifth and final installment, Breaking Dawn - Part 2, was released on November 16, 2012.

The series had been in development since 2004 at Paramount Pictures' MTV Films, during which time a screen adaptation of Twilight that differed significantly from the novel was written.

- IANS

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Aman W
I was always Team Jacob! He was warm, loyal, and actually had a pulse. Edward was too brooding and controlling. Sorry, Robert Pattinson! 🤷‍♂️ It's interesting how this old debate is still getting clicks.
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Sarah B
As someone who watched this in India, the whole "Team" phenomenon felt very Western. We were just enjoying the drama and the fantasy. But if I had to choose, Edward's old-world charm was more appealing than Jacob's friendzone energy.
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Rohit P
This is such a blast from the past! My sister and her friends had huge posters and would fight over this. Personally, I found the whole storyline a bit cringe, but it was a massive cultural moment. Respect to Pattinson for having a sense of humour about it now.
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Kavya N
Jennifer Lawrence's answer is the most accurate! In the books, Jacob's character had more depth and his perspective was compelling. The movies made Edward (and Rob's face) the undeniable star. Both had their merits, but the debate was always a bit silly. Fun, though!
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David E
It's wild that this is still news. These actors have done so much great work since then. Can we please let this franchise rest? It's time to move on to discussing their current projects, not a teenage vampire love triangle from 15 years ago.

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