Kristen Stewart, known for her role in the "Twilight" saga and her Oscar-nominated performances, recently revisited the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's 2012 tweets about her personal life during a candid interview with Rolling Stone. Stewart expressed amusement and disdain at Trump's unsolicited commentary on her relationship with Robert Pattinson, particularly his focus on her infidelity, which became a public scandal.
"He's mad at me for cheating on my boyfriend? Little does he know..." Stewart remarked, highlighting the absurdity of Trump's fixation on her youthful indiscretions. "Of course he had to weigh in on my tarring and feathering," she added, dismissing Trump's criticism with a pointed, "He's such a little baby. F--- you, b----!"
The controversy dates back to when Stewart was photographed with Rupert Sanders, her "Snow White & the Huntsman" director, leading to a brief split with Pattinson. Trump's series of tweets at the time advised Pattinson against reconciling with Stewart, predicting future betrayals and questioning her loyalty. Despite the public split, Stewart and Pattinson maintained a degree of amiability, even after their final breakup in 2013.
Stewart's relationship with Pattinson and the ensuing media frenzy have been lingering topics of discussion, much to her chagrin. "Rob and I can't just keep talking about that s---, because it's f------- weird," she expressed, likening the persistent inquiries to an unending high school rumor.
The actress also delved into the impact of Trump's tweets on her decision to publicly address her sexuality during her "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) monologue in February 2017. In a spontaneous moment, she used Trump's criticism as a springboard to come out, declaring, "Donald, if you didn't like me then, you're probably really not going to like me now... Because I'm hosting SNL and I'm, like, so gay, dude."
This declaration was a significant moment for Stewart, who had previously been reticent about discussing her sexuality publicly. Despite being openly involved in a same-sex relationship prior to her SNL appearance, Stewart felt compelled to use the platform to assert her identity in response to Trump's derogatory remarks. "It wasn't even like I was hiding," she reflected on her pre-SNL openness about her personal life. "I was so openly out with my girlfriend for years at that point. I'm like, 'I'm a pretty knowable person.'"
Stewart's journey since the 2012 controversy has been marked by both personal and professional evolution. Engaged to Dylan Meyer since 2021, she continues to navigate fame with a mix of candor and privacy, occasionally offering glimpses into her life and thoughts on past events. Her reflections on Trump's tweets and their unintended role in her public coming out illustrate a narrative of resilience and self-acceptance, underscored by her ongoing commitment to living authentically in the public eye.
