Last month, Kristen was on the cover of Rolling Stone wearing a leather vest and a jock strap, posing with her hand down her underwear. She told the publication, “If I got through the entire Twilight series without ever doing a Rolling Stone cover, it’s because the boys were the sex symbols. Now, I want to do the gayest fucking thing you’ve ever seen in your life. If I could grow a little mustache, if I could grow a fucking happy trail and unbutton my pants, I would. Guys — I’m sorry — but their fucking pubes are shoved in my face constantly.”
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Multiple people, both men and women, over the years have covered Rolling Stone topless, in a state of undress, or totally nude.
“Sure,” Kristen replied, looking disappointed — before the cover was shown to the applause of the crowd.
When asked why some people were so “upset,” including trolls accusing Kristen of “turning into a man,” Kristen replied, “Let’s keep this light. I think it’s a little ironic because I’ve seen a lot of male pubic hair on the cover of things. I’ve seen a lot of hands in pants and unbuttoned [pants].”
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“I think there’s a certain overt acknowledgement of female sexuality that has its own volition in a way that is annoying for people that are sexist and homophobic,” she continued.
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When Stephen noted that Rolling Stone, or magazines like Sports Illustrated, had “more explicit” covers, Kristen emphasized, “It’s not remotely explicit.”
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“Female sexuality isn’t supposed to actually want anything but to be had. [The cover] feels like it’s protruding in a way that might be annoying. But fuck you,” she continued with a smile. “But I never will! I think that’s the problem.”
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You can read Kristen’s full Rolling Stone story here.
