MTV's Countdown to "MTV First: Robert Pattinson" | #5 - Rob Talks Kissing Kristen Stewart

WAY back in 2008 before Kristen and Robert were coached by media folks, they did a little interview with MTV. While MTV counts down to Robert's live Q & A, they are opening their vault to share some memorable Robert Pattinson moments.

And as we count down the days until "MTV First: Robert Pattinson" airs next Friday at 8:56 p.m. ET, we hauled the footage from our vaults.

"Kristen's the best actress of her generation, and that's why I wanted to do this movie. I don't know why she is, but she's better than everyone else," Pattinson told us, breaking out into laughter as he kept the attention on his co-star and away from himself.

"You don't want me to talk about you?" Stewart asked, before doing just that. "I think he's really handsome."

Throughout the interview, they exchanged knowing glances, laughed at themselves and each other, and paused for long periods as they searched for the right word or anecdote. This was the "Twilight" stars, pre-media training, and it's utterly endearing. Can you imagine them now so openly discussing what it's like to smooch on camera?

"His teeth are pretty sharp," Stewart laughed. "It's great. I like it."

"Every time, I just try to kill her," Pattinson added.

"And [Bella] likes it," Stewart said. "She's a total sadomasochist, if you think about it."

Comment by JoS on March 14, 2011 at 9:28am: lol i remember this interview ...it was so funny!!!

love it

Comment by Angi2a on March 14, 2011 at 9:54am: please I really need to know the US cable channel where the show will air on Friday!!! help!!!

Comment by sarah cullen on March 14, 2011 at 9:56am: ya..love it too

Comment by Bella on March 14, 2011 at 10:13am: ya remember! great!

Comment by Laura S. on March 14, 2011 at 10:33am: @Angi2a the channel on verizon cable in the US is 210 or 211 and for comcast I believe it is around 140. hope this helps :)

Comment by Angi2a on March 14, 2011 at 10:49am: Laura S I tried, it's not ok, I have Timer Warner Cable where I am!

Comment by KristinMoore on March 14, 2011 at 11:12am: Ive been gone for a week with no internet....is this the twilight related surprise that MTV said they had in store for us?

Comment by laquever on March 14, 2011 at 11:23am: So cute lol

Comment by LaTuaCantante♥ on March 14, 2011 at 12:58pm: I think back in 2008 they were more relaxed... those old interviews are the best ones because they didn't always watch out because of the press...