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Robbie Williams on Sexuality Rumors: ‘You’ve Never Met Somebody That Wants to Be Gay as Much as Me’

Naman Ramachandran British pop star Robbie Williams got candid as he addressed the persistent speculation about his sexuality in an interview with The Guardian discussing his biopic “Better Man.” “I’ve done everything but suck a cock. Honestly, you’ve never met somebody that wants to be gay as much as me,” said Williams about his 2005 libel case against a tabloid that claimed he had engaged in “homosexual encounters.” He added, “You want to be an ally while at the same time protecting your own authenticity and your own life.” Reflecting on his early career performing at gay clubs with Take That, Williams recalled, “When I went into the gay world there was none of that [violence].

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Disney Making 'Tangled' Live-Action Movie with 'Greatest Showman' Director!

Tangled is the latest Disney movie to get the live-action treatment!

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Michael Gracey In Negotiations To Direct Live-Action ‘Tangled’ For Disney

EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of the Christmas Day release of his experimental Robbie Williams biopic Better Man, Michael Gracey has entered negotiations to direct a live-action Tangled film for Disney, Deadline can reveal.

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‘Better Man’: How Weta’s Emotive CG Monkey Became the Star of the Robbie Williams Biopic (EXCLUSIVE)

Carolyn Giardina The audacious approach to the upcoming Robbie Williams biopic “Better Man” began when the British singer-songwriter referred to himself in an interview as a sort of performing “monkey.” That quip inspired “The Greatest Showman” director Michael Gracey to take a bold approach to his original and entertaining film: telling the story from Williams’ perspective while showing viewers how Williams saw himself—as a performing chimp. To do this, the production enlisted “The Lord of the Rings” visual effects studio Weta FX to create an emotive computer-generated monkey as the lead character.

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Finalists for Visual Effects Oscar Revealed Ahead of Shortlist Voting: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Dune 2,’ ‘Mufasa’ and More (EXCLUSIVE)

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor As the Oscars shortlist voting period looms, the race for the coveted best visual effects category is heating up. The Academy’s Visual Effects Branch notified the artisans of the 20 films advancing to the next round just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Through multiple sources, Variety has confirmed 17 of the finalists that are still in the running.

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Robbie Williams Film ‘Better Man’ Leads Australia’s AACTA Awards Nominees (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran The Robbie Williams biopic “Better Man” has taken center stage in the 2025 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards nominations. “Better Man” earned a record-breaking 16 nominations, the most ever received by a single film in the awards’ 66-year history. Directed by Michael Gracey, the musical film secured nods across key categories, including Best Film, Best Direction, and Best Screenplay, as well as multiple acting, technical, and creative honors.

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Robbie Williams reveals Gary Barlow’s response to new ‘Better Man’ biopic

Robbie Williams has revealed the response that Gary Barlow had to his new biopic, Better Man.The semi-autobiographical film, directed and co-writtten by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), is due for release in the UK on Boxing Day (December 26) and in select US cinemas on Christmas Day (December 25). In it, the singer is depicted as a CGI monkey, and the film tells the story of his life and career – from his early days in childhood to his first taste of success with boyband Take That.Now, Williams has opened up about his past feud with former bandmate Gary Barlow, and shared his blunt response to how he is depicted in Better Man.After the Take That frontman got an early look at the biopic, Williams recalled how he got a phone call from Barlow, saying that the project made him look like a Hollywood supervillain.“We had a fractious relationship.

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Gary Barlow's blunt seven-word response to Robbie Williams’ new movie biopic

Any film buff will tell you that a Boxing Day release is a big deal, signalling a cinematic gem and promising massive box office returns. It's the slot saved for the crème de la crème of movies, right before the dreaded "dump months" of January and February when ticket sales typically dip.This year, the UK is buzzing with an unexpected entry: Robbie Williams' semi-autobiographical flick, Better Man.The pop legend is depicted by a CGI chimp but features his own voice, diving into the gritty details of his journey from childhood to chart-topping fame.

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Robbie Williams admits “sense of shame” for being “idiot boyfriend” to Nicole Appleton

Robbie Williams has opened up about his past relationship with Nicole Appleton, admitting he feels a “sense of shame” for being an “idiot boyfriend”.The former Take That singer spoke to The One Show on November 26 about his new semi-autobiographical film Better Man, where Williams is depicted as a CGI chimpanzee.He went on to say that the scenes portraying his former relationship with All Saints‘ Nicole Appleton were “the most difficult bits” to watch. Appleton and Williams met in 1997 on Top Of The Pops; they dated shortly after with Williams proposing but ended their relationship in 1999.Speaking on The One Show, Williams said: “I think the bits with Nicky Appleton are the most difficult bits because everybody else in the movie was villainous in my life in some way or another, and she’s the only person that didn’t do me any harm.“So when I watched that, I feel a sense of shame that I was her idiot boyfriend at the time.

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Robbie Williams' ex Nicole Appleton supports him at premiere of movie depicting their rocky romance

Robbie Williams and his former flame Nicole Appleton had a nostalgic reunion at the premiere of Robbie's new biopic, Better Man.The film includes a dramatization of their rocky romance.The couple's on-and-off relationship spanned from 1997 to 1999, and even Robbie's wife, Ayda Field, has openly called him a "crappy boyfriend" during that time. Nicole was reportedly moved to tears by the movie when she first watched it.The unique musical biopic tells the story of Robbie's rise to fame, his fall, and his eventual comeback, with an unexpected twist: Robbie is depicted by a CGI chimpanzee. Robbie shared why the choice resonated with him: "I love eccentricity and I love unusual and I love surreal, and it made complete sense to me as soon as director Michael Gracey pitched it to me." The film doesn't shy away from the more sensitive aspects of his life, such as when Nicole became pregnant and chose to have an abortion — a decision that deeply affected both of them.

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Robbie Williams on why he’s played by a CGI monkey in new biopic ‘Better Man’

Robbie Williams has explained why he is played by a CGI monkey in his new biopic Better Man.The semi-autobiographical film, directed and co-writtten by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), is due for release in the UK on Boxing Day (December 26) and in select US cinemas on Christmas Day (December 25).When the first teaser for the movie arrived in October, many fans reacted to the unique decision to have a CGI monkey portraying Williams instead of an actor in a live-action role. Some called the move “bonkers”, “completely bananas” and “totally incredible”.During an interview on The One Show last night (November 26), Williams explained that it was an idea of Gracey’s.

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Robbie Williams emotional on BBC's The One Show as he admits moment of 'shame'

The One Show turned emotional tonight (November 26) as Robbie Williams discussed his eagerly anticipated semi-autobiographical film, Better Man. Robbie and director Michael Gracey, known for the blockbuster hit The Greatest Showman, delved into the real-life drama that inspired the upcoming film, in which Robbie is depicted as a CGI chimp alongside human actors. While the interview remained upbeat, things took an emotional turn after a question from a viewer named Jenny was read out.

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Palm Springs Film Fest Lineup: ‘Better Man’, ‘The Penguin Lessons’, 35 International Oscar Contenders

Michael Gracey’s Robbie Williams biopic musical Better Man will open The 36th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) on Thursday, January 2, and will close Sunday January 12 with The Penguin Lessons directed by Peter Cattaneo and starring Steve Coogan in the heartwarming story of a teacher who rescues and adopts an adorable penguin. Both films had premieres at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year, and Better Man first had its World Premiere at Telluride.

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Robbie Williams says there'll 'always be a scar' as he opens up on infamous feud

Robbie Williams has opened up about his complex relationship with former bandmate Gary Barlow. Despite their past differences, the 50 year old pop icon admitted that while they've made peace, things will never be quite the same between them. Reflecting on their shared history and turbulent times since their Take That days in the '90s, Robbie confessed: "there'll always be a scar".

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