Good News: Nelly Korda Names the Only Romantic Movie She’s Ever Watched — And Fans Instantly Start Dragging Her for It
Nelly Korda, the world’s current No. 1 ranked female golfer, has been making headlines for her stunning performances on the course this season. But this week, it wasn’t her golf swing or her championship-winning form that had fans talking — it was her surprisingly candid confession about her taste in movies. And as you’d expect from the internet, fans wasted no time in reacting.
During a recent interview segment for a lifestyle feature, Korda was asked a light, seemingly harmless question: “What’s your favorite romantic movie?” What came next left both the interviewer and fans across social media raising their eyebrows. The 25-year-old golf star paused before admitting, “You know, I’ve actually only watched one romantic movie in my life — and it was Twilight.”
Yes, you read that right. Twilight. The polarizing 2008 supernatural romance film that launched a franchise, split audiences, and sparked countless memes. And just like that, Nelly Korda had unintentionally walked straight into the pop culture spotlight — and straight into the line of fire.
Fans Had Opinions — Lots of Them
As soon as the clip surfaced on social media, reactions poured in. “Only Twilight?? She’s missing out on The Notebook, Pride and Prejudice, 10 Things I Hate About You, and like… a hundred other classics!” one fan tweeted.
Another wrote, “I love Nelly but choosing Twilight as your ONLY romantic movie is unhinged behavior.”
Memes quickly followed, with some fans humorously imagining Korda’s face photoshopped onto Bella Swan’s body, while others posted clips of Korda swinging a golf club at glittering Edward Cullen lookalikes.
But it wasn’t all in jest. Some fans came to her defense, praising her honesty and playfully blaming her packed tournament schedule for her limited movie-watching habits.
“Listen, when you’re busy winning trophies, you don’t have time for rom-com marathons,” a user quipped.
Why Twilight?
Of course, the question on everyone’s mind was: out of all the romantic movies out there, how did Twilight become the one and only romantic film Nelly Korda’s ever watched?
Though Korda didn’t elaborate on why she chose Twilight, it’s possible that, like many people who came of age in the late 2000s, she was swept up in the global vampire craze. When Twilight debuted in 2008, Korda was just 10 years old — the perfect age to get caught up in the brooding romance of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
Whether it was peer pressure, pop culture curiosity, or just a spur-of-the-moment movie night, the fact that Twilight remains her sole foray into romantic cinema makes it all the more hilarious — and, honestly, a little relatable. Who among us doesn’t have a random, guilty-pleasure movie that somehow became a memorable milestone?
The Internet’s Love-Hate Relationship with Twilight
Part of what made this confession so entertaining to fans is the complicated reputation Twilight has maintained over the years. The film was both wildly popular and relentlessly mocked, praised for its cultural impact but often criticized for its melodramatic dialogue, sparkly vampires, and intense teenage angst.
In recent years, though, Twilight has undergone a kind of nostalgic reevaluation, especially among millennials and Gen Z audiences who grew up with it. It’s become both a beloved comfort film and a meme-worthy time capsule of 2000s pop culture. That Korda’s sole romantic movie experience comes from such a polarizing piece of film history only adds to the fun.
What’s Next — A Rom-Com Intervention?
Now that the cat’s out of the bag, fans are already suggesting a full-fledged movie intervention for Korda. Lists of must-watch romantic classics have flooded Twitter, with titles like When Harry Met Sally, La La Land, Pride and Prejudice, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Before Sunrise making frequent appearances.
One fan tweeted, “We need to lock Nelly in a room with Netflix and a rom-com playlist ASAP.”
Another posted, “Get this woman a copy of The Notebook before the next tournament.”
Whether or not Korda takes fans up on their suggestions remains to be seen, but it’s clear that her casual confession has made her even more endearing to her followers. It’s these small, offbeat personal details that remind fans that behind the trophies, records, and competitive focus, there’s a fun, down-to-earth person who just happened to watch Twilight — and only Twilight — when it comes to romance.
Final Thoughts
While it’s easy to poke fun, there’s something refreshingly honest about Korda’s answer. In a world where celebrities often stick to safe, expected choices, her unfiltered admission feels authentic. And isn’t that what makes people root for athletes like Nelly Korda in the first place?
So whether she’s sinking birdie putts or causing a mini pop-culture storm over her movie choices, one thing’s for sure — Nelly Korda knows how to keep things interesting, on and off the green.
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