Who invited the elephant? Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon upstaged by wrinkly star at Sydney premiere

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

I don't want to! Robert Pattinson starts laughing as Reese Witherspoon hands him some biscuits to feed their elephant friend at a photocall for Water For Elephants in Sydney this morning


This morning they hosted a press conference at the city's Luna Park, an amusement park next to the harbour.

It's a commonly used adage in showbusiness that you should never work with children or animals.

But we bet that Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon would have preferred a few unruly kids to the elephant that managed to upstage them yesterday.

The pair are in Sydney where tonight they will attend the premiere for their new film Water For Elephants.


A little upstaged? Witherspoon and Pattinson smile for the cameras next to the elephant before looking at it in bemusement


Pattinson, dressed casually in jeans and a brown shirt, and Witherspoon, who wrapped up in skinny jeans and a thick woollen polo neck jumper, were joined by the film's director Francis Lawrence but were then surprised as they were joined by a mystery guest - an Indian elephant.

Their new friend left them in giggles as she had a little accident on the pavement.


You do it: Witherspoon gives Pattinson some more biscuits to keep the elephant happy


Despite working with an elephant while making the film, Pattinson seemed reluctant to feed the guest star, as Witherspoon handed him some biscuits.

And despite shying away, the Twilight star claimed that working with animals was one of the main reasons he took the role in the film, which is based on the book by Sara Gruen.

Speaking at the press conference he said: 'Francis Lawrence said he wanted to have a meeting and he took me out to the elephant sanctuary where Tai [who plays Rosie the elephant] lives and I saw her doing a handstand and stayed there for about four hours playing catch with her.


You're at the wrong end: Witherspoon and onlookers laugh as Pattinson gets a surprise


'I would literally throw a ball and she would catch it in her trunk and throw it back to me, and I was like, "OK, even if this movie is the worst movie ever made, I get to work with this elephant for three or four months. I'm definitely doing it".'

Witherspoon also spoke about her 'incredible experience' preparing for her role in the film in which she plays circus performer Marlena.

She said: 'I got to train with Ty the elephant for three months. I went to circus school to learn how to do trapeze and acrobatics. It was a unique experience but it was also daunting and scary.'


Chic and simple: Reese looked casual but glamorous in skinny blue jeans, Louboutin heels and a black polo neck jumper


The pair flew straight to Sydney from London where they had attended the premiere in Westfield Shopping Centre in west London.

They also found time to make an appearance on the Graham Norton Show where they both admitted they had fallen in love with Ty.

Witherspoon said: 'She is amazing, thoughtful and communicative', while Pattinson added: 'I genuinely thought we had a real bond, a little something going on.'


A giggle with Graham: Witherspoon and Pattinson burst out laughing as they were interviewed by Norton for his weekly chat show


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Pattinson looks glum next to Reese Witherspoon at Barcelona premiere

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER


Smile R-Patz! Water For Elephants co-stars pose on the red carpet in Barcelona for the Spanish premiere but Robert Pattinson has trouble cracking a smile next to Reese Witherspoon


They've been jet-setting around the world promoting their new film over recent weeks, but Robert Pattinson looked like he'd rather be somewhere else last night as he posed with Reese Witherspoon in Barcelona.

The on-screen lovers were celebrating the Spanish premiere of Water For Elephants but as they stood arm in arm together on the red carpet, R-Patz couldn't crack a smile.

Pattinson held Reese around the small of her back but their affection looked more awkward than anything else.


Show of affection: Pattinson held Reese around the small of her back as they both posed on the red carpet in Barcelona


After having promoted the film in Paris the day before in a little red dress, Reese slipped on a knee-length black strapless LBD and matching heels for last night’s viewing.

While the Twilight saga star looked smart in a grey suit and unbuttoned blue shirt alongside his trademark dishevelled hair.


Team effort: Reese and Robert pose with film maker Francis Lawrence (left) and fellow actor and their co-star Christoph Waltz (right)


Both stars then took a break from posing, before entering the cinema, to sign autographs for fans.

Earlier in the day Reese had still been in France and was taking advantage of the Parisian shopping district by perusing the stores with her bodyguard.

The 35-year-old tried to dress incognito in skin-tight jeans and a denim shirt but was still recognised by onlookers.


Fan frenzy: Reese signs her autograph for fans waiting by the red carpet in Barclona for their 'Agua Para Elefantes' premiere


Shopping spree: Reese was shopping in Paris earlier in the day at the Carven store in the French capital in jeans and a denim shirt


Snapped: Soon dozens of shoppers were gathering around the actress to take her photograph on their mobiles and cameras


Robert Pattinson à Paris


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Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson share uncomfortable cuddle

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Awkward? Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon posed for pictures on the red-carpet for the premiere of their new film, Water For Elephants, at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City


After already complaining about getting intimate with Twilight star Robert Pattinson this week, Reese Witherspoon was once again forced to cozy up close to her younger co-star tonight.

The pair shared an uncomfortable cuddle as they posed for pictures on the red-carpet for the premiere of their new film, Water For Elephants, at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.

The awkward embrace comes after the 35-year-old actress revealed that her steamy sex scenes with the 24-year-old were anything but enjoyable.


Pretty in puffball: Reese was radiant in a cream Jason Wu puffball mini dress which had a stunning fine black floral embroidery scattered around the skirt and bodice


Reese described her kissing scenes with the Twilight hunk as 'unpleasant'.

'He had a very runny nose,' she told MTV, adding: 'It wasn’t appealing. It wasn’t pleasant.'

Reese, who married talent agent Jim Toth last month, offered her co-star some advice for his future kissing scenes too.

'Bring a Sudafed,' she joked.

Reese could barely force a smile on the arm of Robert, who had his arm wrapped around her waist.

The duo appeared more comfortable when they posed with their co-star Hal Holbrook, who plays the older version of Pattinison's character.

Regardless of their lacklustre chemistry, the two co-stars looked equally elegant for tonight's occasion.


Three's a crowd? Reese and Robert also posed with their 86-year-old co-star Hal Holbrook, who plays the older version of Pattinison's character


The recently married actress also showed off her wedding band set, which she received from Toth when the pair exchanged vows only weeks before.

Robert, who is rumoured to be in a relationship with his 21-year-old Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart, looked dashing in a checked charcoal suit with a white shirt and burgundy tie.

While Kristen wasn't on hand to escort him down the red-carpet, the handsome British actor did have his two older sisters, Victoria and Lizzy Pattinson for moral support.


Brilliant black: Making sensible fashion choices was P.S. I Love You star Gina Gershon and Robert's two older sisters, Victoria and Lizzy Pattinson, who came along for moral support



Good sport: Robert took time out to sign autograph and pose with excited fans


Robert Pattinson WFE Red carpet arrival (April 17 2011)



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