Suki Waterhouse Branded 'Desperate' After Kissing Robert Pattinson as He Ignored Her To Talk to Another Woman

Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson looked every inch the loved-up couple at the Venice Film Festival, but one moment during the premiere of Primetime quickly became a talking point for a very different reason.

As Pattinson appeared engrossed in a conversation with another woman during the film's standing ovation, Waterhouse leaned in to kiss him, prompting some viewers online to accuse the singer of looking 'desperate' for his attention.

Waterhouse Kisses Pattinson During the Ovation

The couple attended the world premiere of Primetime at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday, with Pattinson starring in the A24 crime thriller.

Pattinson looked smart in an off-white pinstriped suit with a cranberry striped tie, while Waterhouse turned heads in a mint green lace ensemble. The pair had already put on an affectionate display before the screening, locking lips on the red carpet and posing arm in arm for photographers.

Inside the screening, however, attention shifted when the film received a lengthy standing ovation. According to Variety, the applause lasted seven minutes, with Pattinson visibly taking in the reaction to the film.

During the ovation, the couple were seen chatting and sharing kisses. In one widely circulated clip, Waterhouse kissed Pattinson while he appeared to be engaged in conversation with another woman nearby.

Fans Questioned Waterhouse's Moment With Pattinson

The footage quickly made its way across social media, where some viewers interpreted the interaction very differently from the affectionate moment described by fans at the premiere.

One X user criticised Waterhouse, writing, 'This video screams desperation from Suki Waterhouse. First, she kisses Robert Pattinson mid-conversation with another woman, then tries to get his attention while he completely ignores her.'

Another viewer suggested the kiss was intended to attract attention, claiming, 'so she kissed him for the headlines because he ignored her and went to talk to the other person.'

A third post mocked the moment while highlighting the film's reception, writing, 'Lmfaoo another embarrassment. Fake kiss and being ignored but an 8 minute standing ovation!!!'

The comments reflect the reaction of individual social media users and do not establish Waterhouse's intentions. The footage itself shows the pair interacting during the ovation, but it does not confirm that the kiss was staged or that Waterhouse was attempting to create headlines.

Pattinson and Waterhouse Had Already Put On a Loved-up Display

The online criticism came despite the couple appearing affectionate throughout their Venice appearance.

Waterhouse was seen beaming while applauding Pattinson, while the pair repeatedly leaned towards one another to speak over the noise of the crowd. They also shared kisses before and during the screening.

Their red carpet appearance had already generated attention, with the couple arriving by gondola before posing together for photographers. They appeared comfortable in front of the cameras, smiling and laughing as they stood side by side.

The couple's public display also attracted plenty of positive reactions online, with some fans describing them as a 'power couple' and praising the way Waterhouse supported Pattinson during the major premiere.