It is the first time they have appeared in public
together since the couple's infamous cheating scandal just a few months
ago, and Yahoo! Movies has exclusive video of the moment (below).
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart had their public reunion at the
world premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" on Monday
night in Los Angeles. The two were cozy, even though they separated mere
moments after stepping foot on the carpet to do press.
Still, we caught Stewart caressing Pattinson's back as they stood together in front of throngs of fans and media.
First, the couple arrived in separate SUVs that pulled up at the same
time and, as Yahoo!'s Michael Yo observed, "Everybody knows who's
getting out of them." They stepped out separately -- yet near -- then
came together to pose for photos arm and arm while among studio
executives.
Before they scooted further along the carpet in the midst of a crowd
of people, Stewart was seen saying something quickly to Pattinson then
cracking a quick smile. Posing for cameras again, arm and arm, Stewart
brushed her hand against Pattinson's back, giving him an
ever-so-slight-yet-loving squeeze. Then the couple parted to do more
press, but not before giving each other a quick acknowledgment.
We spoke with body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass,
who noted it was impressive that Stewart has become the "affectionate
aggressor" in the relationship. On the black carpet, Pattinson and
Stewart "look very relaxed around one another and she rubs his back
which shows she is supportive of him and affectionate unlike she has
been in the past," Glass said. "He has been the affectionate one in the
past and now she has reversed her role. She knew that he was going to be
interviewed first so the back rub was a good luck to him and a signal
of support and affection."