THIS is the VERY awkward moment Maura Higgins interviewed Robert Pattinson and accidentally brought up the thing he hates – but her US best pal has rushed to defend her.
At the of The Drama, Robert’s new , Maura could be seen chatting with the star wearing a sensational leather burgundy two-piece.
Maura Higgins’ had a VERY awkward interview with Robert Pattinson at the premiere of his new film The DramaCredit: Tiktok/@a24
Fans were quick to point out Maura’s mistake after confessing to being a Twilight fanCredit: Tiktok/@a24
Maura Higgins has found fame in America after appearing on Peacock’s The Traitors USCredit: Getty
kicked off the chat by immediately mentioning her love of the Twilight films, which reportedly hates.
He appeared quite uncomfortable and awkwardly laughed off her statement, but fans were quick to call the telly star out, slamming her interviewing skills.
said in the clip: “I’m a huge fan. Huge fan. I’ve watched like all the Twilight films, like a hundred times.”
Robert replied: “Oh really?”
She continued: “I nearly know every script at this stage.”
Robert added: “I just realised I hadn’t seen one of them the other day… I think I might not have seen the last one.”
Fans flooded the comments saying Maura couldn’t be a “huge fan” because she didn’t know the actor “hates the Twilight series”.
One fan wrote: “It’s a known fact he hates the Twilight series.”
Another fan penned: “Huge fan, but don’t know he hates the Twilight franchise.”
A third person said: “This was awkward to watch.”
Robert told Maura he hadn’t watched one of the Twilight filmsCredit: Handout
Meanwhile, a fourth fan added: “Bringing up Twilight was a HUGE mistake. That man HATES those movies.”
Others were confused about why she didn’t ask about his new movie or even his family, claiming that Maura seemed unprepared.
But despite backlash from fans, Maura’s US BFF, , took to the comments to defend her.
Lisa said: “I tink Maura doing this is perfect.”
Maura and met on the set of US and have become fast friends with Maura saying she’s her “American mum.”
The 35-year-old also interviewed , who stars in The Drama, alongside Robert.
The Drama is a new romantic black-comedy drama, which follows a happily engaged couple that are put to the test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week off the rails.
The Drama, a romantic black-comedy drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is set to debut on April 3Credit: Alamy
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