Robbie Williams addressed speculation about his sexuality while discussing his long-awaited biopic Better Man on Friday.
The singer, 50, explained how he found “safety” and “total acceptance” as he reflected on performing in gay clubs with Take That.
talking to the guardian Of his 2005 libel case against a tabloid that claimed he had ‘homosexual encounters’, Robbie said: ‘I’ve done everything but suck shit. Honestly, you’ve never met someone who wants to be gay as much as I do.
She continued, “You want to be an ally while also protecting your own authenticity and your own life.”
Now married to Ayda Field, with whom he shares four children, Robbie opened up about how his career focus has changed since he first found fame as a teenager.
The hitmaker said: “Dad’s going to work, that’s what I say now.” Before it wasn’t a job. It was something that was supposed to be magical and when I got to the top of the mountain all there was was an existential crisis.’
Robbie Williams got candid on Friday in addressing speculation about his sexuality while discussing his long-awaited biopic Better Man.
The singer explained how he found “safety” and “total acceptance” while reflecting on his gay club performances with Take That; Pictured in 1991 LR Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Robbie.
From left to right: Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Robbie
“People say ‘how dare you call it a job? All you do is X, Y and Z,’ but just because your job sucks doesn’t mean mine has to suck.” This is my job and I love it.”
Robbie appears as a CGI monkey in his upcoming ‘fantasy’ biopic, Better Man, and the singer-songwriter has been working on the project since 2021, with the film scheduled for release on December 26.
comes after Robbie couldn’t contain his excitement as he posed for selfies with fans at the Better Man premiere. in the Netherlands on Tuesday night.
The singer was mobbed by his fans while walking the red carpet at the Royal Tuschinski Theatre.
Robbie looked dapper on the night in a sleek navy Emporio Armani jacket which he paired with matching pants and a long coat.
The Let Me Entertain You singer opted for a white top underneath the navy ensemble and layered two gold necklaces.
The hitmaker tied back her short gray hair while flashing her smile as she posed for photographs before the screening.
Fans who braved the cold weather seemed excited when Robbie took time during the event to pose for photos with them.
Speaking about his 2005 libel case against a tabloid that claimed he had had “homosexual encounters”, Robbie said: “I’ve done everything but suck a cock.” Honestly, you’ve never met someone who wants to be gay as much as I do.
Now married to Ayda Field, with whom he shares four children, Robbie opened up about how his career focus has changed since he first found fame as a teenager.
The hitmaker said: “Dad’s going to work, that’s what I say now.” Before it wasn’t a job. It was something that was supposed to be magical and when I got to the top of the mountain all there was was an existential crisis.’
The singer is played by actor Jonno Davies as a CGI monkey in the film. As Jonno takes on the role of the younger Robbie, the singer is heard in voiceover and then plays the older version of himself.
The official synopsis reads: “Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest artists of all time.
‘Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (‘The Greatest Showman’), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his trademark wit and indomitable spirit.
“Follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to becoming the youngest member of the hit boy band Take That, to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist, as he faces the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring”.
Last month, Robbie revealed his beloved mother Janet’s dementia diagnosis, four years after the singer revealed his father Pete had Parkinson’s.
When asked what his parents thought about the film, Robbie said HELLO! “Currently my mother has dementia, like my grandmother in the movie, and my father has Parkinson’s and can’t get out of bed. So I’m in a different part of my life right now.”
In 2020, Robbie revealed that his father Pete had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and admitted at the time that he was struggling with “fear and panic” over his father’s diagnosis.
It comes after Robbie couldn’t contain his excitement as he posed for selfies with fans at the Better Man premiere in the Netherlands on Tuesday night.
Last month, Robbie revealed his beloved mother Janet’s dementia diagnosis, four years after the singer revealed his father Pete had Parkinson’s (pictured together in 2019).
He told The Mirror that being diagnosed during Covid made things even more difficult as he, his wife Ayda and their children were self-isolating thousands of miles from their parents in Los Angeles.
We have a lot of family problems right now. My dad has Parkinson’s, my mother-in-law, whom I love very much, has a very serious illness. We can’t reach them. My dad is thousands of miles away.
Robbie added of his mother at the time: “My mother is just a year shy of her 80th birthday and she’s isolated and I can see things going around in her mind and her eyes moving.”
The former Take That star was joined on stage by his father Pete, who is also a singer, many times.
Robbie’s parents separated in 1977. The couple also share daughter Sally, who is 11 years older than Robbie.