Kristen Stewart earns $500,000 for charity with 15-minute chat

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Let’s start with Stewart, known previously for breakout roles in Jodie Foster’s “Panic Room” and the film adaptation of “Into the Wild.” She was the first cast for director Catherine Hardwicke’s “Twilight” in the role of Bella Swan. (Stefano Paltera / For the Times)

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Robert Pattinson was the last candidate in line for Edward Cullen. He auditioned with Stewart in late 2007 at the Venice Beach home of Hardwicke, where the pair staged their now-iconic first on-screen kiss on the director’s bed. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)

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Kristen Stewart arrives at the world premiere of “New Moon” in Westwood, Calif., in November 2009. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

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Taylor Lautner gets his moment to shine with the advent of “New Moon,” directed by Chris Weitz, and his stepped-up role of Jacob Black, but heat still centers on the romance between Rob and Kristen. The cast is shown here at the 2009 Comic-Con panel for the sequel. (Chelsea Lauren / WireImage)

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“Eclipse” premieres to dizzying fanfare in June 2010 with massive crowds in downtown Los Angeles. Success hadn’t affected their relationship, nor their laid-back personalities. Rob and Kristen attended the after party as a couple, and Stewart even shook off her mini-dress for jeans and sneakers. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

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In October 2010, Stewart stepped out with a different film project, “Welcome to the Rileys.” She played a stripper opposite James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo. The film premiered in New York City and though they don’t walk the red carpet together, Stewart brought Pattinson as her date. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

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Another New Year’s Eve visit to the Isle of Wight awaits the two in December 2010. They stay at the cozy Spyglass Inn and take in some live music with friends. (Joel Ryan / Associated Press)

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Pattinson heads off to film “Water for Elephants” alongside Reese Witherspoon, but still has domestic life with Kristen on the brain. He rescues a dog, Bear, from a local shelter for the pair to raise together. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

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Just ahead of the November 2011 release of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1,” Pattinson, Stewart and Lautner immortalize their hand-and-footprints outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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Rob and Kristen head to Comic-Con for the last fan panel of the film series. Call this relaxed photo the calm before the storm -- less than two weeks later, an Us magazine cover would reveal the potential end of Robsten, with claims of Kristen Stewart cheating on her costar and longtime beau with director Rupert Sanders. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

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“The Twilight Saga” continues its long road to retirement as Taylor, Kristen and Robert appear at the 2012 Teen Choice awards to collect trophies. Two days after the ceremony, Stewart’s romantic outing with “Snow White and The Huntsman” director Rupert Sanders would be revealed. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

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Paparazzi photos reveal Stewart (pictured here at Comic-Con with Pattinson) and Rupert Sanders on a daylong make-out adventure through Los Angeles. Get a full timeline of their infidelity here. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

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Stewart stuns with a full admission (and apology), one that stresses her love for Robert. (David Maung / EPA)

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Sanders, far left, offers up his own apology to his wife, Liberty Ross, and their two children. In this photo, the director and star pose with “Huntsman” costar Chris Hemsworth in June. (Rob Griffith / Associated Press)

By Christie D’Zurilla

Sept. 11, 2013 3:58 PM PT

And here we thought we had some hard-core Kristen Stewart fans following us on Twitter — turns out one Middle Eastern prince was willing to donate a half-million bucks to charity for a 15-minute chat with the “On the Road” actress.

The story comes from mega-producer Harvey Weinstein, who helped organize 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief and was at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday to screen the documentary “12-12-12.” The concert reportedly helped raise at least $50 million in storm relief money for those affected on the East Coast, administered by the Robin Hood Relief Fund.

At a discussion following the Toronto screening (via the New York Times), Weinstein revealed that in the interest of disaster relief he had persuaded Stewart to accept an offer from the unnamed prince, who said he’d donate big bucks if she’d just talk with him. The “Twilight” actress wanted to know how much, Weinstein said, so he went to work negotiating with the guy.

The prince supposedly named a price, which Weinstein boosted to $500,000, to be delivered in advance. The Madison Square Garden location was set via venue Chairman James Dolan, Weinstein said, and voila, done deal.

“And Kristen sits with the guy for 15 minutes,” Weinstein said.

Bada-bing, bada-boom. Bada-bucks.

Only from Harvey, right? And thanks to KStew too.

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