Vlad III Dracula was the 15th century royalty, best known for impaling his enemies. He was also the inspiration for the classic vampire novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker.
The famous genealogy website ancestry.com confirmed that Dracula of Transylvania is Pattinson's distant uncle.
Some people think it's cool in relation to Pattinson's popular role as a vampire, while others are not quite satisfied. This might be due to Vlad's reputation as a merciless mass torturer and murderer.
It has become a huge issue across the internet. But I don't think it should be a big deal.
Sure, their noses have a spooky resemblance. But hey, this could be a great publicity since the third installment of the Twilight Saga -- Eclipse -- is coming out really soon.