December 2nd 2024.
Robbie Williams and Nicole Appleton's relationship was a hot topic in the late 90s. In the new biopic, Better Man, Robbie's life, struggles with mental health, and relationships are portrayed in a raw and revealing manner. The film delves into his whirlwind romance with popstar Nicole Appleton and the heartbreaking revelation that her label pushed her to get an abortion.
At the London premiere, Robbie publicly thanked Nicole for allowing their story to be told, calling her brave. He shared that the most difficult part of the film for him was the revelation that she was pressured into having an abortion. In an article by The Sun, it was revealed that while Robbie was not hesitant to throw others under the bus, he was careful not to do the same to Nicole.
The film takes a closer look at how Robbie and Nicole met. It turns out that their first encounter was in 1997, the same year that Posh and Becks famously got together. They were both guests on the show Top Of The Pops and according to a Netflix documentary, Robbie switched dressing rooms with All Saints in an attempt to meet the band. The two quickly fell into a relationship and were engaged the following year. During a phone call in bed, Robbie proposed to Nicole. Shortly after, she discovered she was pregnant and in her autobiography, she wrote that Robbie felt the baby was saving his life.
However, things took a turn when Nicole's label pressured her into getting an abortion at four months. She described the experience as traumatic and even felt suicidal afterwards. In her book, she shared that everyone pretended like nothing had happened. Robbie also struggled with the situation, stating that it tore him apart and compounded his existing issues with substance abuse and mental health.
Their relationship eventually ended in 1999, with the abortion being a major factor. Robbie's mental health and excessive drug and alcohol use also played a role in their break-up. Better Man explores his behavior during this time, which became increasingly erratic. After the split, Nicole went on to date Liam Gallagher and they eventually got married in 2008. However, their marriage ended in 2014 when Liam was revealed to be expecting a child with journalist Liza Ghorbani. In the film, Liam is portrayed by Leo Harvey-Elledge and can be seen convincing Robbie to leave a party hosted by All Saints.
Despite their tumultuous past, Robbie and Nicole have since reconciled and publicly praised each other on multiple occasions. At the premiere of Better Man, Robbie dedicated a performance of his hit song "She's The One" to Nicole. She was also in attendance, along with her sister and bandmate, Natalie Appleton. Robbie is now happily married to actress Ayda Field and the couple shares four children. Better Man will be released in UK cinemas on December 26 and in the US on January 17, 2025.
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