It is really a devastating time for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart fans ever since they found out about the latter cheating on the former with the director of her latest movie.

One can say that public displays of affection gave way to public display of apology on Wednesday as Twilight star Kristen candidly admitted she had an illicit affair with the director of Snow White and the Huntsman, Rupert Sanders.

Stewart, 22, the most bankable actress in Hollywood, said in a statement that she had cheated on longtime boyfriend and Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, 26. "I'm deeply sorry for the hurt and embarrassment I've caused to those close to me and everyone this has affected," said Stewart, whose new film Snow White and the Huntsman hit US theaters in June.

"This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob. I love him, I love him, I'm so sorry." Prompting the apology was US magazine, which revealed on Tuesday it would be running "exclusive photos" of Stewart and Sanders "packing on the PDA" (public displays of affection in gossip talk) in its next issue.

It said the photos were snapped in Los Angeles on July 17. The confession comes after US magazine revealed on Tuesday that it's set to publish photographs of a "marathon makeout session" between Stewart and Sanders.

We are really feeling very sad for our Rob, pity you Kristen!

Source: NDTV