We’ve had the opportunity to meet Booboo Stewart multiple times. In our opinion, he’s a great, down-to-earth kid who hasn’t let fame go to his head. He loves talking to fans of any age, and at Twilight Conventions we’ve seen what we call the Booboo phenomena in person—people weren’t die hard fans before they met him, and then they leave the convention wearing Team Booboo tee shirts (in a very non-cougar way) because he is so genuine.

Unfortunately it seems some people recently crossed the line from enthusiastic fan to inappropriate. We just received the below message from Booboo’s staff.

“Booboo Stewart would like his fans to know how much he appreciates their support and thinks they are totally awesome. Booboo enjoys meeting and sharing with his fans when he is in public, loves to chat with them on Facebook and Myspace, but, please respect his family’s personal privacy.

Booboo’s mother’s cell phone was compromised by an individual or individuals that contacted her via text and impersonated Booboo. This was worrisome to his mother and family because of the nature of the text. Steps have been taken to correct this matter. Booboo and his family appreciate your understanding for family privacy.

Booboo wants to assure his fan he will always make an effort to share and communicate what’s happening in his life and career and truly appreciates their understanding when it comes to his family’s personal privacy.”

We echo the sentiment. It’s seriously not cool what happened, especially since Booboo is still a minor. You can learn more about Booboo on his official website that he shares with his sister Fivel.