Robert Pattinson Reveals Therapist Thought He Was on Drugs

The Batman star opened up about a therapy session where his talkative demeanor led a professional to believe he was under the influence.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Robert Pattinson recently shared that during a therapy session, the therapist asked him if he was on drugs because they couldn't understand what he was talking about. The actor said he was just trying his best to communicate. Pattinson also discussed feeling misunderstood during the height of his Twilight fame, as people thought he was the brooding vampire character he played.

Why it matters

Pattinson's revelations provide a rare glimpse into the challenges celebrities can face when their public persona doesn't match their true identity. His experience highlights how fame and assumptions can lead to misunderstandings, even in professional settings like therapy.

The details

In an interview with his The Drama costar Zendaya, Pattinson recalled a therapy session where the professional questioned if he was on drugs due to his talkative demeanor. The 39-year-old actor said he was simply trying his best to communicate. Pattinson also opened up about feeling misunderstood during the Twilight franchise, as people thought he was the brooding vampire character he played. He said he tried to push forward his own individuality, which "stuck with" him.

  • In a February 2026 interview with Interview Magazine

The players

Robert Pattinson

A 39-year-old English actor best known for playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight film series.

Zendaya

An American actress and Pattinson's costar in the film The Drama.

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What they’re saying

“I went to therapy once, and the therapist asked me if I was on drugs because they couldn't understand what I was talking about. I was like, 'I'm trying my best.'”

— Robert Pattinson

“I really enjoyed making the movies, but then there was such a huge marketing push behind it as well. I didn't want to get my personal identity caught up in that, so I tried to push forward my individuality a little, and that kind of stuck with me.”

— Robert Pattinson

The takeaway

Pattinson's experience highlights the challenges celebrities can face in maintaining their true identity when their public persona becomes so strongly associated with a fictional character they portray. His story serves as a reminder that fame can lead to misunderstandings, even in professional settings.