LOS ANGELES, Ca., Jul 21 (TOTI) --

Robert Pattinson burst into the public consciousness with the release of Twilight, and he isn't likely to be leaving any time soon. And while that probably seemed like the greatest gift he could have ever had at first, by now he realizes the type of mega-fame he has achieved now is positively overwhelming. Let's take a look at both the advantages and disadvantages of the level of fame that Robert Pattinson is currently experiencing.

The advantages of fame are obvious to most are often cited as reasons that Robert Pattinson should be grateful for the bountiful success he's experiencing. When you're world famous, as he is, you command top dollar because you're so in demand. You can also pick and choose the roles you're offered. For an actor as young as Rob Pattinson, this type of leverage is usually not available. But there's a double edge sword property to being so well known.

For one thing, the constant attention could get to anyone. Pattinson seems to be extremely well-adjusted for a young man, but anyone will eventually chaff under the nearly constant glare of the spotlight. There's literally nowhere he can turn to enjoy some peace and quiet. Is there anyone out there who can live their life in a fish bowl? It's enough to drive anyone crazy and make even the most well adjusted people squirrelly. So far RPatz is doing just fine, but what happens when he finally can't take the pressure any more?

Not only that, but Robert is in real danger of becoming typecast. Don't believe it can happen? I have two words for you: Kirk Cameron! When a rising star becomes too tightly aligned with a character he's playing, especially one that is aimed at the tween demographic, it becomes difficult for people to take him seriously. Sure, the brooding stares that Rob has become so famous for might work on Bella Swan and her fans, but will it work on adult audiences as he attempts to gain more critical acclaim? It remains to be seen.

So right now you have Robert Pattinson becoming one of the most popular stars Hollywood has ever dreamed up. But he's becoming too famous to even leave his house and he's in danger of becoming typecast as vampire Edward Cullen.

Further, Robert Pattinson won't be allowed to date like normal people. Rob has kept very quiet about who he's dating, and with good reason. Part of his appeal to the millions of Twilight fans is the fact that he's available. If movie-goers think he's single and unattached, then they're likely to think they still have a chance at dating him. Of course the chance is smaller that the one a snowball in Hell has, but that doesn't stop tweens from dreaming. Hollywood is a place that has been built on dreams, so to shatter that illusion by announcing that Robert Pattinson might actually be in a serious relationship with a woman is not something Summit Entertainment is excited about doing.

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