Taylor Lautner reignites Twilight Edward vs. Jacob debate
Actor Taylor Lautner Sparks “Twilight” Love Triangle Debate Revival in 2024
Taylor Lautner, known for his role in the “Twilight” saga, has brought back the age-old love triangle debate from the late aughts in a modern 2024 twist.
In a comical video posted on his TikTok page, Lautner humorously pretended to express the sentiments of an angry internet user, proclaiming, “Honestly screw Edward. Bella should’ve ended up with Jacob.”
The video features a scene from the 2012 film “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,” where Edward (played by Robert Pattinson) and Bella (portrayed by Kristen Stewart) exchange vows at their wedding. Lautner’s camera then flips to reveal himself as the creator of the video, adding a humorous twist to the narrative.
“Oops,” Lautner captioned the post, acknowledging his playful deception in the video.
Lautner’s video follows a popular social media trend where users initially present anonymous opinions or advice, only to later disclose their identity as the video’s creator. Despite being posted on Lautner’s TikTok account, the video has garnered significant attention and engagement.
As of Sunday, the video has amassed over 80 million views, resonating with fans of the “Twilight” franchise and reigniting discussions about the iconic love triangle depicted in the series.
Based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling fantasy-romance novels, the “Twilight” movies centered around the romantic entanglement between werewolf Jacob, vampire Edward, and human Bella. The on-screen love triangle sparked intense debates among viewers, who often aligned themselves with “Team Edward” or “Team Jacob.”
Ultimately, Bella chooses Edward and undergoes a transformation into a vampire to be with him for eternity. The unconventional twist in the storyline sees Jacob “imprinting” on Bella and Edward’s daughter, Renesmee, forming an unbreakable bond with the half-vampire, half-human child.
The “Twilight” saga, consisting of five movies released between 2008 and 2012, achieved immense popularity and grossed over US$3 billion worldwide at the box office.
Lautner, Pattinson, and Stewart reprised their roles across all five films, captivating audiences with the timeless tale of love, supernatural beings, and everlasting devotion.
