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Robert Pattinson may be known for his brooding roles and mysterious screen presence, but off-camera, the actor is embracing a softer, more playful side—fatherhood. Since the birth of his first child in March 2024 with real-life partner Suki Waterhouse, Pattinson has been open about how the experience has changed his outlook on life, patience, and even his career. He made the startling admission that he actually likes to spend time with babies in recent interviews. From midnight diaper duty to musings on baby fashion, the 'Batman' star is showing fans a whole new side of himself—one filled with warmth, humour, and the joy of being a dad.
A Surprise in Patience: Embracing Parenthood
"I have so much more patience," Robert Pattinson said to ICON magazine. He accepted that how surprisingly fulfilling fatherhood has been for him when he said,"It's funny, it's not even patience; I genuinely enjoy hanging out with babies." The remark was made in reference to his life with fiancée Suki Waterhouse and their unnamed daughter, who was born in March 2024.
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He even described this change as unexpected, something he had never expected before becoming a father. Beyond simply being patient, Pattinson now takes delight in the little things that happen every day, including holding, seeing, and conversing with babies, as well as the more routine tasks that come with being a parent.
Pattinson also joked that a "gravitational pull" has drawn him to buy and wear morw of Patagonia puffy jackets and cargo shorts, describing how life now involves "real conversations about things like schools or daycares." In many ways, he admitted that he has now become into a more grounded, "normie" version of himself than he expected.
The Impact on Creativity and Work
In addition to changing his personal life, fatherhood has revitalized Pattinson's work ethic. His daughter's arrival, he says, was a "trove of energy and inspiration" that altered the way he approaches his work. He noted at occasions like the Cannes press conference for 'Die, My Love' that becoming a parent has broadened his creative horizons and has increased his willingness to try out new parts, perhaps even in children's movies in the future.
In a modest but heartwarming demonstration of his relationship with his daughter, he has also talked lovingly about her perfume, stating that she "smells incredible" and that he can tell her apart from other babies. Beyond that, Pattinson has joked about becoming an expert at stealth diaper changes and marvelled at how his daughter is already a good sleeper.
Balancing Family, Identity & the Road Ahead
Even if his role as a father now receives a lot of attention, Pattinson is still mindful of maintaining his personal identity and career momentum. Since they became engaged in 2023, he and Suki have worked to support one another as they balance parenthood and their careers. Suki has talked about how their daughter is already interested in fashion, assisting with fittings and appreciating jewelry—tiny examples of how their artistic and familial lives are merging.
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Pattinson is still pursuing difficult roles in movies. But now that he is a father, he is more open than ever to jobs that could fit his changing stage of life—possibly even in projects that involve kids. The transformation he's experienced is not just emotional but also practical: a shift in priorities, a change in pace, and a deeper appreciation for the small moments that parenthood brings.
