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In our latest issue, Taylor Lautner reveals how he went from a skinny martial arts kid to starring in the blockbuster Twilight franchise. In this bonus Q&A you won't find in the issue, he examines the love triangle that drives Stephenie Meyer's stories.
Don't you think that when some fans see New Moon, they
may be disappointed, because you're kind of the villain in a
way.
I have some pretty passionate team Jacob fans
[laughs].
Right. But you're also the obstacle getting in the way
of the great romance between Bella and Edward.
I can see where you're coming from. The thing is, Jacob and Edward
are two completely different guys. They are opposites. And it's
just what kind of girl you are. If you like that more mysterious,
dangerous type, then that's one guy. I personally love Jacob and
Bella's relationship, and how they began as friends. They are so
much more open, and can tell each other anything. And Bella and
Edward's relationship, it's always tense. It's always serious. But
Jacob and Bella's friendship starts growing stronger and stronger
and you just wonder if they can go past friends. It looks like that
at some points.
But when your character hangs up on Edward in New
Moon, it sets off the whole chain of events that almost lead
to a major tragedy. That's something a villain would
do.
Yes. that is part of Jacob's character. He can't really control
himself. When he gets mad, he gets mad. And all Jacob has on his
mind is on Bella. That's who he cares for. That's who he loves. If
somebody gets in his way, it's not good. And he will explode. So I
guess you could see that either way.
And then Bella is always lying to Edward so she can see
you. This is supposed to be like true love forever, so why can't
she just be honest?
You know, she's serious with Edward and then she meets best friend
Jacob. She gets confused.
But you're not really her friend. You have an agenda
with her, and you're always making snide comments about
Edward.
If I was Jacob, and I feel like I have lived as him, it gets so
annoying. Because she's in the car with you one moment, about ready
to kiss you and then she leaves and is with Edward. And then she's
back with you, you know.