The Hilton sisters, Hugh Hefner, and Derek Hough were just some of the celebrities who loved Rob Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon’s new movie!

Water for Elephants was the talk of the town this weekend so it’s no surprise Hollywood flocked to the theaters to check out Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon in love on the big screen. Paris and Nicky Hilton, Hugh Hefner, Derek Hough and more shared their appreciation of the movie, which outshone expectations at the box office.. Did you adore it as much as they did?

Nicky Hilton tweeted what everyone was thinking after she saw WFE, saying it “was a great movie…only problem is I want an elephant now”. Her sister Paris said “Such a fantastic film, so beautifully done.”

Hugh Hefner announced Rob, Reese and Christoph Waltz made an appearance on his Playboy mansion movie screen, dubbing it the “Sunday night mansion movie.” His review? “‘Water For Elephants’ was an ideal Easter movie. It reminded me of films from my childhood. I loved it.”

Dancing with the Stars‘s Derek Hough added his praise saying it was “a great film … I recommend it” and actress Joan Collins called Robert Pattinson a “terrif new leading man.” Not exactly new, but we’ll sure Rob will appreciate the compliment!

Comedian Chelsea Handler was excited to see the movie to support “her girl” Reese. Whether you saw it for Rob, Reese, Christoph, or because you loved elephants, what did you think of the movie? Are you as excited as the celebrities?

Lorena O’Neil

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