In a recent interview with GQ on Friday, January 23, 2026, Robert Pattinson opened up about a uniquely bizarre aspect of his past: his signature body odor.
The 39-year-old actor, currently the face of Dior Homme, addressed a viral 2020 comment where he claimed people often told him he smelled like a “crayon.” In his latest update, Pattinson confirmed that while that was “100%” true, he believes his body chemistry has since undergone a drastic “seven-year cycle” shift.
The “Crayon” Metamorphosis
Pattinson described the evolution of his personal scent as a spiritual and biological transition.
- The Youthful Scent: Growing up, he described his natural odor as “vicious” before it transitioned into the distinct wax-like scent of a crayon.
- The Theory of “Self”: He joked that the change might be linked to the biological concept that our cells regenerate every seven years. “Maybe I was smelling of crayons when one self died,” he mused, “and when a new self was born, it was less scented.”
- The Legacy: While his own “crayon” era has ended, he noted that his and Suki Waterhouse’s 22-month-old daughter has her own “incredible” and unique scent that helps him identify her instantly.
Project Updates: Batman & Mickey 17
While the actor’s personal life is making headlines, his professional slate for 2026–2027 is equally packed:
| Project | Status | Release Date |
| Mickey 17 | Released (March 2025) | Currently in theaters/streaming |
| The Batman Part II | Filming begins Spring 2026 | October 1, 2027 |
| Die My Love | Post-Production | TBD 2026 |
- The Batman Part II: Director Matt Reeves has officially finished the script. Filming is confirmed to begin in London in early 2026.
- Family Life: Pattinson revealed that his daughter is already watching his films—specifically the Bong Joon-ho sci-fi Mickey 17—though he joked that she gives him “zero respect” when he points himself out on screen.