Reese Witherspoon Admires Robert Pattinson, Compares Twilight Actor to Leonardo DiCaprio

“He is extraordinarily attractive, I’m not gonna lie” revealed award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon when asked abou her co-star Robert Pattinson in the movie “Water for Elephants.”

In an interview with MTV News Witherspoon said, "The only thing I can compare it to is when Leo (Leonardo DiCaprio) was in Titanic. It was that kind of fervor about a person. The women lining up outside the set-it was just unbelievable-till 5 o'clock in the morning waiting to just glimpse him."

Robert Pattinson’s (Edward) is the lead vampire character in the “Twilight” movies who does everything to protect her mortal girlfriend (Bella) from his fellow vampires who can’t resists her unique scent. Edward’s character attracted millions of followers all over the world especially young women.

During the Witherspoon also said, "That's the thing, that's so funny. He's not really this bad boy; he's just a great guy and really worked hard on Water for Elephants. He really worked long hours, long days. He looks totally different in the movie.”

Given all the positive description from a very talented actress, there’s no doubt Pattinson is a promising young matinee idol in Hollywood today.

Pattinson and Witherspoon will be starring in the movie Water for Elephants. It film is based on Sarah Gruen’s historical novel, a story of love between two people who triumph over inconceivable chances in life where love is a luxury only few can afford.

The novel received good reviews from readers describing the story as enjoyable, endearing and romantic.Water for Elephants is one of the movies to forward to next year which will be released on April 15.

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