Rob and Kristen - Stop The Press...

Peeved off Rob being snapped by X17 photographer...

In this world of media intrusion and photographer privileges - is it any wonder i find myself chomping at the bit over the recent 'allegation' because, that's exactly what it is. That 'Rob Pattinson was about to punch out a photographer while 'said photographer' harmlessly snapped photographs of the Twilight star, as he was seen walking around in LA yesterday'

I don't have much time for photographers (paparazzi, photogs, insects of the press world) they are vile little cockroaches; that crawl around everywhere and take photographs of celebrities in order to sell to the highest bidder. So they can be posted online and used in entertainment shows like E! and Entertainment Tonight. I find them incredibly intrusive and completely out of line, when they literally stalk places/areas they know certain people can and will be found. 

Rob and Kristen being stalked Oct. Last year...

Ever since it was hinted that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (Twilight) had become a couple, the paparazzi have been relentless. Especially with Kristen, who has never had a very good relationship with the hounding photographers. Sticking their cameras in her face and call rudely out to her. Often suggesting that she never smiles, why she looks so glum and boring (something the haters absolutely love) The problem is so few actually try and understand, that when you are under that intense microscope, when out of nowhere, a group of photographers snap you going about your everyday business - it's incredibly stressful and bloody annoying.

Kristen not exactly looking impressed 2009...

When rumours caught hold of a romance, Kristen was continuously hounded by photogs, who kept pestering her with questions regarding Rob. Of course, he faired no better when he was working in New York for 'Remember Me.' By the time they came back together to promote New Moon and begin working again for Eclipse, the frenzy was not helped by fans either. Begging for just a glimpse of the two, which only adds more fuel to the pestering paparazzi, who will do anything to sell a photograph.

I find it personally disgusting; Rob was out yesterday in LA apparently, according to this so called sleaze photog site X17 at a production meeting. Regardless whether he was or not, it's the fact that he was snapped - and judging by the amount of photographs that were put online, several times. The photographs showed Rob walking stiffly; one hand fisted at his side, which the photographer has claimed was aimed in his direction. Well...this site is known for posting videos of the celebrity they have snapped, so why not post the confrontational actor threatening to 'punch him out?'

Trying to hide from the press?

I'm disappointed that a so called 'celebrity site' will resort to 'make things up' or 'embellish the truth' just to get a bit of flourish and attention. Rob's closed fist does not suggest he was ready to 'punch a pap out' although, the release of stress it would give him to do so, would bring a smile to many a person's face. I can't imagine Rob wanting to draw any more attention than he currently gets from being an actor, who likes living his life very low key. Why would he resort into smacking a photographer just so he can be sued for 'GBH?' But of course, the drama is never too far away and when the press don't get an inch, they take a mile instead. The rants of the photographer was backed up by the simpering journalist who suggested that;

'Angry Rob must be missing his girlfriend, as she is currently shooting a movie in the UK. The long hours means she has not been able to get away for a break.' 

Even airports aren't safe from prying eyes...

NOW, if it was up to me, i would make sure the pap who snapped Rob yesterday, went away with a black eye - but that's just me. And i am all for being passive aggressive when someone is in my face, taunting me with suggestions that 'my girlfriend is in the UK enjoying herself while i am in Los Angeles because of work commitments. Followed closely with 'has something happened to your romance?' This is the usual behaviour of the persistent pest that is known as the press; the need to taunt and tease to get a reaction. Kristen has been on the brunt of many a crude joke from the press. Let's face it, they just can't leave her alone. She is one half of a 'gorgeous couple' the envy of many women who wish they were in her shoes. While Rob is the envy of every man, who wishes they were in his. 

But when does the press go too far?

For me, the press goes too far most of the time. It's all well to blame the celebrity status; if you are in that line of work then you just have to 'suck it up' because you choose to be in the public eye, therefore you are owned by the public. Ah no actually, you are not! There is a fine line between owned by the public/media and allowed to live your live in private. 

When you are out promoting a movie or whatever your chosen profession happens to be, you put up with the media and fan intrusion, because it's part of your job. You're there for the public and are being paid to stand, smile and wave. Sign autographs and pose for photographs. It's all part of the 'public image' 

BUT when you are not working; when you are just going about your own business and trying to get on with life. That includes taking your kids to and from school or the park. Or just having quiet time with your partner, having dinner, going to the movies, having a quiet drink in a bar or going for a walk close to where you live - that's 'private time' and the press have no right to intrude or invade it. 

The press needs to learn a bit of respect...

Rob and Kristen are not public people. They don't go out of their way to be snapped by the paps so when it does happen, it can be very stressful for them. They don't court the media like some celebrities do and this is why you feel a sense of loss, a sense of exasperation for them when they get caught by some flyby pap, who sees it as an opportunity to make money out of their image. I do feel sorry for Rob, those few fleeting moments he had yesterday, were stolen by some half cocked photographer making money out of seeing him get upset. It's times like this you wonder why some celebrities choose to hide their private lives as much as possible and don't talk about it to anyone, especially the media.
T.