Robert Pattinson Debuts Buzz Cut Accepting People's Choice Award

Winning awards isn't anything new to Robert Pattinson — especially for his role in the "Twilight" franchise. But fans saw the actor in a brand-new light at the 2012 People's Choice Awards on Wednesday night (January 11) when he accepted an award for his film "Water for Elephants" and showed off his new buzz-cut hairdo.

Pattinson appeared casually made his way to the stage in a simple button-up shirt and jeans to accept the Favorite Drama Movie award from Zachary Levi and "Twilight" co-star Ashley Greene. Even without his shaggy, long locks, Pattinson received a standing ovation.

"Woah. Thank you very much. I don't know why they asked me to accept it because it's really a lot of other people as well," he chuckled over an echo of screams from the audience. "When I was doing this movie, I was having so much fun doing it that I was saying to everyone I didn't even care if anyone saw it. But now that people have seen it and they're giving awards for it, I'm even more thankful for the whole experience, so thank you guys very much."

"Water for Elephants" beat out "The Adjustment Bureau," "The Help," "Limitless" and "Moneyball."

Now Pattinson's love for "Elephants" isn't exactly a secret. Shortly before it hit theaters last April, MTV News spoke with the box-office heartthrob about his appreciation for the film. "It felt like it was kind of magical in many ways, because we were out in the desert shooting," he said. "There was nothing from the modern world around. It was a different experience for me. It wasn't in a studio or anything."

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