If you love our strong yet lovable vamp, you will be happy to know he’s been even more accessible to his adoring fans in recent weeks! As a die-hard Emmett fan I was happy to discover that I have just as much love and respect for Kellan Lutz, the human. With his communication to his fans online and his advocacy for a variety of environmental and social issues, fans can see a softer side to the one Cullen who is always ready to pick a fight. Be sure to check out his brilliant performance in A Nightmare on Elm Street and watch for his appearances near you. Maybe you will get one of those hugs he talks about.
The most obvious development is his adoption of Twitter (@kellanlutz), which he joined near the end of April. His tweets so far have focused on raising awareness about socially important causes such as the BP oil spill, ongoing recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the floods in Nashville, and child and animal abuse.
In addition to spreading awareness, Kellan’s also known for spreading love. On Twitter, he’s wished fans happy birthday and good luck on tests, and the hugs he gives to fans in person are legendary. Per his own comment in a recent interview with People Magazine, Kellan’s preferred greeting is a hug. “Come give me a hug. I love hugging. You’ll get more germs breathing than you will touching someone. A hug and some kind words can change the world.”
Fans who attended his May 15th appearance at Macy’s on Herald Square to promote the Calvin Klein X underwear campaign in which he appears also reported his enthusiasm for getting close. His preeminent fan tribute site, Kellan Lutz Online, reported that he went beyond attending the photo op session alone and visited some fans in the long line.
There is also great news for fans who would love to see Kellan in conjunction with his work with Twilight. Though he seldom attends the Official Twilight Convention, Creation Entertainment has confirmed him for upcoming dates in Boston, Toronto, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
Check out the success of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” which adds a whole new dimension to the actor we all know and love. And how about your thoughts on these rumors of contentious salary negotiations between Kellan and Summit?? Let us know!
