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<b>Why we know him: </b>He plays tall, pale and bloodthirsty as dreamy vampire Edward in the <a class="taxInlineTagLink" id="ENMV000153" title="Twilight (movie)" href="/topic/entertainment/movies/twilight-%28movie%29-ENMV000153.topic">"Twilight"</a> film, based on the popular young adult novel.<br>
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<b>Can be seen: </b>All over the Internet ranging from industry and news sites like E! Online and MSNBC to gossip, teen, horror and international celebrity sites. Since we're waiting for production on the "Twilight" sequel "New Moon" to begin, there's very little by way of real news, but that hasn't stopped the interviews or curiosity about every aspect of his life.<br>
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<b>Verdict: </b>Both famous and fame-ish, depending on production schedules.<br>
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--Hanh Nguyen

( Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times )

Robert Pattinson

Why we know him: He plays tall, pale and bloodthirsty as dreamy vampire Edward in the "Twilight" film, based on the popular young adult novel.

Can be seen: All over the Internet ranging from industry and news sites like E! Online and MSNBC to gossip, teen, horror and international celebrity sites. Since we're waiting for production on the "Twilight" sequel "New Moon" to begin, there's very little by way of real news, but that hasn't stopped the interviews or curiosity about every aspect of his life.

Verdict: Both famous and fame-ish, depending on production schedules.

--Hanh Nguyen

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