Robbie Williams will play the lead role in the film «The Best Man»: 5 facts about the pop star
2 october 2024 в 20:13
From the stage to the big screen, Robbie Williams will star in the upcoming film «Better Man». The 50-year-old performer is known for his music career, which began in the 1990s, with hits such as «Freedom», «Angels», and «Feel». Despite being a superstar, life has not always been easy for him.
Now he is preparing to share his story through the camera lens. To learn more about Robbie before watching his film, which will be released in selected theaters on December 25 and everywhere on January 17, 2025, Hollywood Life has gathered five facts about him. Keep reading to learn more about this pop star.
Robbie was born on February 13, 1974, as Robert Peter Williams.
He is originally from Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom.
The film will tell the story of the superstar’s life, with Robbie depicted as a monkey.
According to the official description: «Better Man is based on the real-life story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and amazing comeback of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the inspired direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams' perspective, capturing his distinctive humor and indomitable spirit».
Furthermore, the film «follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, when he was the youngest member of the popular boy band Take That, to his unparalleled achievements as a solo artist record holder — all the while facing the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring».
Robbie has openly spoken about his struggles with substance and alcohol addiction. In his Netflix documentary released in 2023, he shared: «I took everything I could get — ecstasy, cocaine, pills. I literally drank a bottle of vodka every night before rehearsals, so it was happening every night».
He added: «We see a man in free fall, addicted to cocaine and alcohol. I couldn’t help myself, I couldn’t stop».
According to People magazine, the singer has been sober for 20 years.
Robbie Williams has been married to Ayda Field since 2010, and the couple has four children
Now he is preparing to share his story through the camera lens. To learn more about Robbie before watching his film, which will be released in selected theaters on December 25 and everywhere on January 17, 2025, Hollywood Life has gathered five facts about him. Keep reading to learn more about this pop star.
Robbie was born on February 13, 1974, as Robert Peter Williams.
He is originally from Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom.
The film will tell the story of the superstar’s life, with Robbie depicted as a monkey.
According to the official description: «Better Man is based on the real-life story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and amazing comeback of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the inspired direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams' perspective, capturing his distinctive humor and indomitable spirit».
Furthermore, the film «follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, when he was the youngest member of the popular boy band Take That, to his unparalleled achievements as a solo artist record holder — all the while facing the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring».
Robbie has openly spoken about his struggles with substance and alcohol addiction. In his Netflix documentary released in 2023, he shared: «I took everything I could get — ecstasy, cocaine, pills. I literally drank a bottle of vodka every night before rehearsals, so it was happening every night».
He added: «We see a man in free fall, addicted to cocaine and alcohol. I couldn’t help myself, I couldn’t stop».
According to People magazine, the singer has been sober for 20 years.
Robbie Williams has been married to Ayda Field since 2010, and the couple has four children
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