Robert Pattinson Auctions Off $28,000 Kisses

Us Magazine - May 22, 2009 5:25 PM PDT
Story photo: Robert Pattinson Auctions Off $28,000 KissesRobert Pattinson attends the 'Inglourious Basterds' Premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere during the 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2009 in Cannes, France. Tony Barson/WireImage.comUs Magazine
Those who thought a kiss from Twilight star Robert Pattinson was priceless didn't bid on his smooches at the Cinema Against AIDS benefit in Cannes, France, Thursday.

See photos Robert Pattinson at the Twilight premiere.

Producer Harvey Weinstein had convinced the 23-year-old actor to auction off a kiss on the cheek to the daughter of the highest bidder, but when a bidding battle ensued, he offered up two kisses -- raising $28,000 each.

See photos of more stars who do good deeds.

Also auctioned off was former President Bill Clinton's autographed Alpine Alto saxophone for $180,000. Tennis pros Monica Seles and Jelena Jankovic sold lessons for $42,000, and a handmade Karl Lagerfeld guitar case filled with Dom Perignon champagne went for $70,000.

Director Quentin Tarantino also helped the cause by offering a special screening of Inglourious Basterds for $84,000.

See Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Sharon Stone hosted the 16th annual event -- attended by 800 guests, including Joshua Jackson, Paris Hilton and Hayden Panettiere -- at the Hotel du Cap in Antibes on the French Riviera.

The actress urged people to give generously despite the global economic slump.

"Looking down at the price of my own shoes, we in this room cannot pretend that we have nothing to give," she said.

Earlier, Stone led a heartfelt tribute in memory of late amfAR board member Natasha Richardson, which included a performance by Annie Lennox and a previously recorded statement from Richardson's husband, Liam Neeson.

"Natasha was so proud to be able to support amfAR, Neeson said. "She was a genuinely impassioned and committed advocate and spokesperson. The quest to find a cure for HIV/AIDS goes on. Natasha would want us to not give up the fight."

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  • mickey or mickithekid2003
    ok ?????????????
    report abuseposted August 22, 2009 4:25 PM PDT
  • mbabazi a
    jessshhh!! $28,000 4 just a kiss on the cheek?? what the hell!! thats just insane!!
    report abuseposted July 30, 2009 11:39 PM PDT
  • Claude
    I so wish i was the daughter who got kissed on the cheek. Rob is hot, but Edward is HOTTER!
    report abuseposted July 3, 2009 8:46 PM PDT
  • leah
    robert pattinson is the hottest guy on the planet if i were a few years older i would so steal him and he would be all mine!!!! i love u ROB
    report abuseposted May 30, 2009 3:11 AM PDT
  • i LOVE HIMMMM! he is beyond cute. words cant explain how much i love him=)
    report abuseposted May 29, 2009 11:25 PM PDT
  • i LOVE HIMMMM! he is beyond cute. words cant explain how much i love him=)
    report abuseposted May 29, 2009 11:25 PM PDT
  • CherylL
    Rob is so freaking hot i just want to kiss him. OMG!!!
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 5:32 PM PDT
  • CherylL
    Rob is so freaking hot i just want to kiss him. OMG!!!
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 5:32 PM PDT
  • Keri
    Awww, leave him alone. He did it for charity. It's not like some girl wanted a kiss and he was like, "Okay, but I want $28,000 for it". It's the girls' fathers who are ridiculous - bidding that much money for a kiss on the cheek from him. I bet he felt silly as it was auctioning off kissses. You can tell from his demeanor that he does't think
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 1:31 PM PDT
  • poptwelve
    Man 28,000 dollars each! please i would only pay $20 for a kiss from robert.
    report abuseposted May 25, 2009 6:15 PM PDT
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