FKA twigs opens up on “horrific” racial abuse she faced while dating Robert Pattinson

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26.01.2021 - 16:52

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FKA twigs has said she was targeted with vile racist abuse during her relationship with Robert Pattinson.The singer, who was engaged to the actor before their split in 2017, said she was subjected to “hurtful and ignorant” comments from some of his fans during their three-year relationship.Speaking to Louis Theroux on the Grounded podcast, Twigs said: “People just called me the most hurtful and ignorant and horrible names on the planet.”“He was their white Prince Charming and they considered he should be with someone white and blonde.”Opening up on how the abuse affected her, Twigs went on: “It’s essentially bullying and it does affect you psychologically.”She went on to explain that she would never “deny” her past relationships, but.

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