Twilight' star Robert Pattinson up for '2010 Time 100'

Robert Pattinson - AP Photo

Do you think The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and Remember Me star Robert Pattinson is one of this world's most influential people? Apparently, TIME Magazine can see the possibility that you do because they've included him in their "2010 TIME 100 Poll."
The poll takes user "votes for the leaders, artists, innovators and icons who you think merit spots on this year's list of the 100 most influential people in the world" and includes others from the entertainment industry (such as recent Oscar winner Jeff Bridges, Avatar director James Cameron, and Beyonce) on the voting list as well.
About Robert Pattinson, TIME says, "The Twilight saga has been a boon for the British heartthrob, who plays sparkly, sexy vampire Edward Cullen in the hit franchise. The third installment, Eclipse, comes out this summer, ensuring that Pattinson's face — however pale — will be omnipresent."
According to current poll results, Robert Pattinson has received around 1450 votes, putting him in second place in the competition thus far.
Vote here if you think he deserves to be on this year's "TIME 100" list. If you do decide to vote for him, why or how do you think Robert Pattinson is influential?