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What’s Up with Robert Pattinson’s Hair?

07/22/2011 at 10:00 AM ET

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Not since Justin Timberlake’s curls has a male star’s hair caused such a stir. Twilight‘s Robert Pattinson, who came onto the scene with his trademark untamed tresses, gave fans a rise when he chopped his hair in 2008. Since then, the brooding actor’s lush locks have been the topic of much scrutiny: a tamed look drew criticism, a cleaned-up style was dubbed debonair and a red hue had admirers divided. Now, the Water for Elephants star has done it again, changing his hairstyle into something that might be dubbed a semi-buzz. At Comic-Con in San Diego on Thursday, the actor turned up (with his costars) to talk Breaking Dawn Part 1 sporting a style that was half-cropped, half-wild. But fear not: the cut appears to be for his role in the upcoming thriller Cosmopolis, a movie centered on a young man who makes an odyssey across Manhattan in order to get a haircut. However, just like his new look, we’re feeling a little divided: Do we like it or not? Tell us: What do you think of Pattinson’s new look?

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Tori on

Ewwwww, I really hope that’s for his movie! That hair looks absolutely awful on him…looks like he was in the hair salon and forgot he had to go to Comic Con, so he only got half of it cut.

Kelli on

It looks like he woke up in a Britney Spear’s pysch ward faze, but then snapped out of it a few strokes from the clippers too late…

Amy on

Sexy, quirky, hot – it’s all good.

Danielle on

I Like It

Jen on

It is for his new movie Cosmopolis when his character leaves during a haircut.

Erin on

i hate it. i makes his head look deformed!! Im sure its for the movie!

Kate on

He’s just having a little fun with his Cosmopolis ‘do. Love him and that he can have fun with it all.

Denise Cronenberg on

Rob Pattinson’s haircut was cut like this during a scene in the film Cosmopolis. Should be easy to figure out!!!!

Denise

Donna Ward on

HATE IT!…plz Rob grow back your hair!

Rolyat on

This poor guy is so in love with Taylor Lautner.

heather on

What hair? All I see are brooding eyes and lucious lips.

mandy on

I don’t mind it. He’s still hot!

Sarah on

The haircut isn’t permanent. He probably has to keep it until reshoots are done for Cosmopolis. Why is a big deal being made about the hair?

Cheryl on

It took a little getting use , but I like it I thought that at first he should have shave the other side and even it out but it is starting to grow on you and it makes him stand out which takes guts , so I say more power to you Rob.

Nikki on

Horrible! I blame Kristen for this one. It looks like something she would inspire a la Joan Jett. Bleh!

Patti on

Look beneath the hair at the smoldering eyes and wow that mouth. Yes it’s for his movie, and he is just fun and self-effacing enough to wear it to comicon. I’d still let him run the vacuum at my house.

Guest88 on

He could do anything with his hair; dye it pink, shave a stripe down the middle, sport a mullet, he’d still look hot. Look at that bone structure. Yummy.

oldkingsol on

That boy could fall in a mud puddle and crawl out looking good. I’d like the cut better if it were shorter on top, too (though it wouldn’t necessarily need to be as short as the sides). But he’s one of the few dudes who can wear that style and still be more than adequate in the looks department. ;-) Whatever anyone thinks of it, I think most could agree that not just anyone could wear that hair and look as good as he does.

Kalena on

I don’t care what his hair looks like…he’s just H.O.T.

Anita on

I don’t see anything remotely cute about this dude and that haircut makes him look even worse.

mariposa on

she man could do no wrong!! love him! FYI–i am a 41 year old happily married woman. ;)

jameskatt on

He’s a druggie.

He went on Letterman totally stoned.

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CosmopolisFan on

Relax. It was cut for a scene he did in the last week of filming. I would strongly suspect he hasn’t fixed it in case he needs to return to Toronto for reshoots.

It’s only hair, people. It grows back.

Tam on

He gets half a haircut in his movie… still hotness unlike any other!

Karla on

Reminds me a little of Tommy Joe Ratliff’s hair, Adam Lambert’s bassist, it def looks better on Tommy though

JP on

Looks good. Very model-esque.

thatsnotmyname on

doesn’t matter, I’d hit it regardless

Anoni on

if it wasnt for the reason that the haircut was for the movie i’d say that RPatz was just teasing with the haircut…like one of his very own jokes….the guy is actually funny in an unconventional way for a celebrity…

Mary Anne on

Why are commenting on a look that was cut a specific way for a movie role (as clearly indicated?

This wasn’t a personal style choice and I doubt it will stay this way. Calm down people.

Ellie on

Almost had a heart attack. Thank God this is just for a movie.

Lorrie on

This man would be handsome, hot, and sexy no matter how his hair is styled. I mean seriously, look at that face!

Tifany on

He’s still hot!

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teyha on

why should he have to explain to anyone why his hair looks like it does & why is it anyone’s business? Like he cares what you think? I HOPE NOT!! I WISH HE WOULD SHAVE IT ALL OFF just to annoy all the teeny boppers actually. Maybe, just maybe he wants to express himself how he wants to express himself. Ever thought of that?

Carolyn on

It looks like his haircut slid down over his left ear… a tough look for anyone to pull off, I think! I am not going to worry until kids start to get their hair cut like this on purpose to look like their fave vamp!!

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Joelene on

he can have his hair cut, movie or not, anyway he likes as long as he looks at me like that. Holy crow!

verybe3 on

Thank goodness. I thought he was going bald. It looked very very bad.

Matt on

Looks like a total fruitcake!

MaryJB on

Love it, it’s hot! I don’t like his hair boring, I like it wild, crazy or debonair :)

Carol on

With a face, body & personality like Robert has – who cares about the hair. Actually I like that he changes it up. It is my least favorite of the way he wears his hair, but I have no hair cares on Robert!!

Abdul "Skeeter" Mohammed on

What a dork!

Kim on

It’s for a movie, so no big deal. He’s hot regardless.

LoveCrazyBeautifulLife on

I really do not like this. It’s too weird for me. I loved his just-got-out-bed hair, it was sexy. This is not sexy.

Jennifer on

Not a good look. It looks like he got bored half way through. I have seen this look actually work but this is just lazy.

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ShariG on

Haters are going to have another excuse to hate and lovers another excuse to love. Personally Rob looks good to me no matter the hair. He’s just drop dead gorgeous and it is as much about the style, sense of humor, and personality as it is about the jaw, eyes, smile, long legs, and yes, hair. Love Rob in any color or style.

ndnwmn on

It is was obviously for a movie…we see stars change up all the time for different roles..geez
people take it down a notch or two….

Ari on

People need to grow up! It’s for a role, what is he supposed to do with it? I mean he could wear a hat but I’m sure San Diego is already hot enough! He’ll shave it all off after the movie’s finished and we can all relax!

Lena on

Oddly sexy.

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Kimberly T on

He could be Bald and still be cute..

idg on

He’s gorgeous no matter what. And, let’s face it, with that bone structure, he could be bald and still be beautiful. Plus, he has a steel b***s to come to CC with it like that. Go Rob!

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kat on

did no one read the article? they said it was for a movie. hair grows back people it’s not that big of deal.

jen on

Its just hair- guess what- it grows back!!!! Who cares?!?!?!?!

Krissy on

He’s still “My Edward”, I don’t care what his hair looks like!! Counting down the days until 11/18/11!!

Sony on

It looks like he got a buz cut & found a wig that was too small

PattyJean on

Today I confirmed for myself how shallow I am; I viewed Rob Pattinson’s semi-buzz and no longer was attracted to him…Guess I only admired him for his hair and his total vampire looks. Hair does grow back, thank God, or I’d have to get over
my Rob crush completely. He may be smart, talented, and a good person, but I admit that I love him for his looks…sign me, “Shallow PattyJean” . . . .

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Rachael on

I like it! i think it would look good all off!

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Heather on

Who cares about the hair….check out those eyes!!!

Angela on

I actually like it – it kinda fits his face and personality

ELC on

Its not very flattering. I hope its just for a movie-otherwise if that’s the way he is going out of his house normally-BLAH!!!

Amanda on

A clear case of CBD – Capillary Bipolar Disorder.

Amanda on

A clear case of CBD – Capillary Bipolar Disorder

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Carolyn on

I love it! Very sexy.

round raven on

Woe,
Cute boy and blow dryer malfunction.
Don’t blame him – it’s his crazy publicist.

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I think it’s an improvement. It distracts me from his horrifying face.

Sweetness on

TACKY…with a capital T!!

Chelsea on

Maybe his rabid fans will calm the heck down now.

Lauri on

If it’s growing out of his head, I like it. He’s gorgeous no matter what.

Megan on

How could you exclude Justin Bieber’s signature hair? I mean the flip was a trade mark.

Sonia on

100% like.

CHEY on

what was the person thinking when they gave this hair cut like wtf

Stefania on

I really really loved it! Even though that haircut is not the most beautiful, whatever he made with his hair is excellent! Loved it.

Michele on

He’s always sexy, doesn’t matter what he does with his hair.

mary on

Hste it

alla on

kind of looks like his toupe is falling off

Melisa on

He is gorgeous no matter what his hair looks like!

Kim F. on

I’m not crazy about Rob’s new haircut. He looks like a punk rocker. I liked his hair better in the “Twilight Saga” movies and in “Water for Elephants”.

Kathryn on

I really like it a lot! It’s original and edgy.

Sue on

Very cool! Like it. He has guts.

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Stefanie on

Looks like he’s wearing a beret.

Jessie on

Just looking at the buzz cut side, RP could play the role of a soldier. He has the square jaw and the intense face of a soldier. Just a thought. By the way, the half-n-half cut doesn’t do a “thing” for him.

chris on

That man has a glorious face. It’s the only explanation for why he could still look so divinely hot with that horrid haircut. I’m even starting to think the haircut looks great. Damn.

Lisa on

Does it really matter?!?

This guy is hot no matter what he does :D

riley on

It’s his hair, so he can wear it any way he wants. What I want to know is is their description of what this movie is about correct? (Cosmopolis, a movie centered on a young man who makes an odyssey across Manhattan in order to get a haircut If so, this will be one boring movie.

Jen H. on

That man would be hot compltely bald. The hairstyle matters not.

sarina on

have to admire his confidence!

scatterflake on

Ah, who cares? It’s hair, it’ll grow.

Elizabeth W. on

Okay, seriously, you can’t ride the fence with hair like that; pick one or the other. Either one alone is fine, as long as it is precisely and only that – ALONE!

Adele on

Oh no no no no… Must be for a film…There is no man that could make this cut look good!

chelsey drewery on

i really hope his hair grows back soon, he looks like two different people!

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Angelo on

Looks like the camera got a shot of the toupée falling off. lol

TylerH on

It looks like a wig is sliding off the side of his head.

Santana on

You Can’t Blame The Man For Trying Something New.
#TWIHEART

Amanda Mandino on

People, chill, it’s juat hair! It’s so not a big deal! Personally i think that however one chooses to express themselves is an individual choice. i have had some ify cuts that i look back on and think WTF was i thinking, but thought they were kick ass at the time, it just a form of expression is all.

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Michael on

I can’t believe that is you with all that hair! Wow! I had the oippsote happen with having kids it’s curly (but not completely, of course and only in some places) and STILL FALLING OUT. I used to have such thick hair. My mom would braid it when I was a girl when it was damp and three days later it would STILL BE WET. I miss that hair.I am sorry to hear about Alice. I really hoped that she’d pull through for you! I can’t imagine I am not having to get up in the night with the boys and I want to shoot myself daily for lack of patience. You, my friend, are a saint. I hope you can get her sleeping soon.

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