Miley Cyrus has described Robert Pattinson as “cute” after the pair hugged at the Teen Choice Awards.

The actress, who previously stated that she was “not a huge fan” of the Twilight star, said she could now understand why he appealed to girls.

"Gave a hug to Rob Pattinson today. Okay girls, I get it now,” she wrote on her Twitter page.

"So cute. Sorry 'Robby' about all my bashing in the past."

In April, The Hannah Montana star criticised Pattinson in an interview with Teen Vogue, saying girls were really attracted to his Twilight character Edward Cullen.

Pattinson took home the awards for Best Drama actor and Hottest male star at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Twilight rocks the Teen Choice Awards