Kristen Stewart has branded criticism of her raunchy new Rolling Stone cowl “sexist and homophobic”.

The ‘Twilight’ actress, 33, appeared on her newest shoot for the journal sporting solely a white jockstrap and a black leather-based vest together with her hand down the entrance of her crotch, which has been slammed by some on social media for example of the objectification and sexualisation on girls.

Kristen stated on ‘The Late Present with Stephen Colbert’ concerning the backlash – after Stephen, 59, introduced out an image of the duvet as he revealed the sequence’ broadcaster CBS had requested it not be proven: “Nicely, okay, let’s maintain this gentle. You realize, I feel it’s a bit of um… properly, it’s a bit of ironic as a result of I really feel like I’ve seen, like, a whole lot of male pubic hair on the duvet of issues.

“I’ve seen, like, a whole lot of fingers in pants and like, unbuttoned… I feel there’s a sure overt acknowledgement of a feminine sexuality that has its personal volition in a method that’s annoying for people who find themselves sexist and homophobic.”

Stephen had informed her earlier than her remarks: “Now earlier than I present this cowl, I simply need you to know and the viewers to know that I feel it’s a superbly pretty cowl.

“We have been requested by CBS to not present it. They thought that may not be a good suggestion for us to point out this and I perceive why.”

However Stephen then revealed the duvet to a cheering viewers – with Kristen giving a thumbs up.

He added to the actress: “I need to say that you just look higher in a jockstrap than I ever did.

“I’ve actually seen extra revealing covers on Rolling Stone or Sports activities Illustrated for that matter.”

Kristen agreed: “It’s not remotely specific, yeah,” with Stephen including: “No, I feel it additionally violates public expectations of feminine sexuality versus the way you’re presenting it right here.”

The actress went on: “Sure, as a result of feminine sexuality isn’t supposed to really need something however available.

“And that feels prefer it’s protruding in a method that is perhaps annoying.”

Kristen stated in her Rolling Stone interview about desirous to do a provocative shoot for the title: “If I acquired by the complete ‘Twilight’ sequence with out ever doing a Rolling Stone cowl, it’s as a result of the boys have been the intercourse symbols.

“If I may develop a bit of moustache, if I may develop a contented path and unbutton my pants, I’d.

“Guys – I’m sorry – however their pubes are shoved in my face continually, and I’m like, ‘Ummmm, deliver it in.’”

Kristen, who’s engaged to her screenwriter fiancée Dylan Meyer, additionally stated she wished all the things about her cowl shoot to be the “gayest factor you’ve ever seen in your life”.