Many Robert Pattinson fans are aware that the actor’s popularity did not always transfer to box office success. The actor is talented in many ways, including singing, playing musical instruments, avoiding the press, and passive-aggressively implying that he despises Twilight, the film that made him famous. Robert Pattinson began his career as a model, which some fans might not be aware of. And fortunately for us, a large number of these vintage modeling images are accessible.

Some of the pictures resemble only a hint of the “brooding” acting parts he was scheduled to perform. Others are simply outrageously funny, serving as a reminder that the fashion business is not always as serious as it presents itself. Some of his fashion photographs seem ridiculous, especially now, so many years later, whether on purpose or not. Here are some rarely seen images of Robert Pattinson.

The mature appearance he’s looking for here. But, he is at least making the action with the chains and the sports jacket.

His fans will undoubtedly want to pinch his cheeks as a result of this image

This photo shows Pattinson posing for a photo shoot for a Chinese magazine in 2003 while wearing only printed shorts. His hair is still remarkably full-bodied despite seeming much younger and skinnier (after all, he was only 17). We believe that this was a “schoolboy gone bad” photo shoot because of the tie around his neck and the black knee socks he is wearing.