He's not a good actor by any means...So I don't think he should be highly respected as such.
But as a person, sure. I don't know much about him (I don't watch interviews or anything) but he appears to be a relatively okay person. Maybe people shouldn't make fun of him as much...but he's most definitely not a good actor.
And no he doesn't deserve respect. Though I have this pity feeling for him cause he's a flop and it's more than a pure object because his abs.
I've gotten that feeling too. He's lucky he's somewhat attractive and his body is sex. Cuz other than that..he's pretty much nothing. At the same it sucks when teenage girls are keeping you relevant. As soon as the next piece of ass comes along, the gurls will move on.
First it was Daniel Radcliffe, but for now we can enjoy the cast of Twilight.
PS. Why does it look like he should be starring on Sean Cody in that picture...?