Robbie Williams

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Name:
Robbie Williams
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Birth date:
(51 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Stock-on Trent, Staffordshire, England, U.K.
Height:
5'11 ft ()
Weight:
183 lb (83 kg)
Relationship:
married
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Robbie Williams Biography

British pop sensation Robbie Williams, famous for chart-topping hits and his massive female fanbase, launched his career as part of the boy band Take That. But he really found his stride as a solo artist, becoming just as famous for his outrageous antics as his music.
British pop singer Robbie Williams
British pop singer Robbie Williams

Childhood and Family

Robert Peter Maximilian Williams was born on February 13, 1974, in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. His father, Peter Williams (Conway), worked as a comedian in his younger days, while his mother, Janet Farrell, ran a flower shop. Later, they opened the Red Lion pub together.
Robbie Williams as a child
Robbie Williams as a child
His parents divorced when Robbie was just three, and he remained with his mother. He attended Mill Hill Elementary School and later St. Margaret's Middle School. He struggled academically and was the class clown, but showed real artistic flair with natural singing and dancing abilities.
Robbie Williams school photo
Robbie Williams school photo
In school, he participated in plays, dramas, and musicals, often landing leading roles. He also had a minor role in the soap opera "Brookside." During summer breaks, he'd spend time with his father, who passed on his comedy chops. Robbie also played for the school football team, though he wasn't exactly star material.
Robbie Williams and his father, Pete Conway
Robbie Williams and his father, Pete Conway

Take That

After finishing school in 1990, Robbie briefly worked as a double-glazing salesman. Luckily, he followed his mother's advice and auditioned for a boy band.
Young Robbie Williams and the band Take That
Young Robbie Williams and the band Take That
At the audition, he performed Jason Donovan's song "Nothing Can Divide Us" and landed a spot as one of the five members of the boy band Take That. Robbie took on the role of the group's bad boy. Alongside Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, and Jason Orange, he recorded three highly successful albums: "Take That and Party," "Everything Changes," and "Nobody Else."
Take That – I Found Heaven
In July 1995, after spending a weekend with Noel and Liam Gallagher at the Glastonbury Festival, Robbie announced he wanted to leave the group, saying, "People looked at me like I was some kind of disease, all because I was in Take That." In the 2010 documentary "Take That: Look Back, Don't Stare," Robbie revealed that intense rivalry with Gary Barlow was a major reason for his departure. He even wrote one of his first solo songs, "Ego a Go Go," as a dig at Barlow. Another story goes that the band gave Robbie an ultimatum: get clean or get out.
Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow were rivals
Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow were rivals
After a legal battle with BMG, Robbie started his solo career. Shortly after his departure in 1996, the band broke up. While the other Take That members tried solo careers too, only Robbie actually topped his boy band success. The band reunited in 2006 without Robbie, although he did participate in their 2010 album "Progress." However, the reunion was short-lived, as Robbie permanently left the group in the summer of 2011.
Robbie Williams Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles In Take That & Concerns For 1D

Solo Career

In 1996, Williams inked a deal with Chrysalis Records and dropped his debut solo single "Freedom," covering George Michael's hit. That March, he joined forces with composer Guy Chambers to craft his debut album "Life Thru a Lens," which dropped in September and shot straight to number one on the UK Album Chart. The single "Angels" became a massive hit, moving over a million copies in the UK alone. Other singles like "Old Before I Die," "Lazy Days," and "South of the Border" also performed strongly.
Robbie Williams – Freedom
By early 1998, Robbie was already working on his sophomore album, "I've Been Expecting You." The album's lead single, "Millennium," exploded across Europe, moving over 400,000 copies. Hot on the heels of the album's October 1998 release, he inked a deal with American powerhouse Capitol Records and dropped a compilation album, "The Ego Has Landed," targeting the U.S. market. The album got a lukewarm reception, stalling at just 63rd place on the U.S. Billboard Albums chart.
Robbie Williams after leaving Take That in 1996
Robbie Williams after leaving Take That in 1996
His follow-up album, "Sing When You're Winning," released in 2000, proved far more successful. The single "Rock DJ" became one of the UK's best-sellers and swept up numerous prestigious awards, including MTV Europe Music Awards and BRIT Awards for Best Single of the Year. The shocking music video, featuring Robbie performing a striptease and literally peeling off his skin and muscles, snagged an MTV VMA for Best Special Effects.
Robbie Williams – Rock DJ
That summer of 2001, Robbie hit the road to support the album. The album moved 2.4 million copies in the UK and 4 million across Europe, went platinum eight times, and became one of the best-selling albums in British music history.
Young, single, wild Robbie Williams
In 2001, Williams dropped his fourth album, "Swing When You're Winning," diving into the swing genre. Nicole Kidman participated in the album's recording. The album became an instant hit, moving over 7 million copies. The song "Beyond the Sea" was featured in the soundtrack of the animated film "Finding Nemo." In October 2001, Robbie Williams performed at London's Albert Hall.
Robbie Williams performing at Albert Hall
In 2002, Robbie Williams inked a massive £80 million contract with EMI, making him the highest-paid pop artist at the time. Only Michael Jackson had received a more lucrative contract in music history, back in 1991. Robbie snagged a house in Los Angeles and started making his move into the American music market.
Robbie Williams signed a highly profitable contract with EMI in 2002
Robbie Williams signed a highly profitable contract with EMI in 2002
Despite his massive success, Robbie battled depression and self-doubt—struggles that seemed at odds with his status as a British pop icon.

In 2005, Williams released his sixth album, "Intensive Care," co-written with composer Stephen Duffy. In November of that year, he won the MTV Europe Music Award for "Best Male Artist."
Robbie Williams – Tripping
In 2006, Robbie began working on his next album, "Rudebox," which became his least successful release, even though it went double platinum. With Take That's highly publicized reunion happening around the same time, a dejected Robbie decided to check into rehab to overcome his drug addiction, which he did on his 33rd birthday.
Robbie Williams has been drug-free since then
Robbie Williams has been drug-free since then
After getting clean, Robbie turned his life around. He found love with a serious girlfriend, calling her his wife in interviews and crediting her with changing his life. They moved back to England, and in 2009, Robbie staged a triumphant comeback with "Reality Killed the Video Star," followed by two greatest hits albums. One of the new songs, "Shame," was a collaboration with Gary Barlow.
Robbie Williams has many tattoos and is always ready for more
Robbie Williams has many tattoos and is always ready for more
In October 2011, Robbie signed a contract with Universal, leading to the release of the album "Take the Crown" in the fall of 2012. In June 2013, he went on tour to support the album.

In 2016, Robbie released "The Heavy Entertainment Show," featuring the song "Party Like a Russian." The music video poked fun at Russian oligarchs and their extravagant lifestyles. The song was reportedly inspired by a corporate gig Robbie played for Roman Abramovich back in 2014.
Robbie Williams – Party Like a Russian
During the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Robbie Williams made headlines by showing his middle finger to the camera while performing "Rock DJ." He later explained it wasn't meant to be offensive – he was just showing the number "1."
Robbie Williams gives middle finger during opening ceremony of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Personal Life of Robbie Williams

During Take That's peak years, Robbie Williams was often seen as representing the LGBTQ+ community due to the ambiguous lyrics in some of his songs. Robbie himself fueled these rumors with jokes. In reality, he's always been a ladies' man and was especially frustrated by a clause in his Take That contract that banned relationships.
Robbie Williams dated Jackie Hamilton-Smith after leaving Take That
Robbie Williams dated Jackie Hamilton-Smith after leaving Take That
After leaving the group, he dated Jackie Hamilton-Smith, the daughter of a dentist. They got engaged but broke up in 1996. This kicked off a string of relationships with celebrities including Anna Friel, Nicole Appleton, Andrea Corr, Tania Strecker, Victoria Schweizer, and Rachel Hunter.
Robbie Williams pictured with Jerry Halliwell from Spice Girls
Robbie Williams pictured with Jerry Halliwell from Spice Girls
In 2004, Robbie was briefly linked to Nicole Kidman, with whom he had recorded the single "Somethin' Stupid" in 2001. However, nothing serious came of it, and he was soon rumored to be dating actress Valerie Cruz.
Robbie Williams in the music video for "Somethin' Stupid" with Nicole Kidman
Robbie Williams in the music video for "Somethin' Stupid" with Nicole Kidman
In 2006, Robbie met Turkish-American actress Ayda Field on a blind date. They began dating in 2007, and she supported him through his decision to quit drugs and alcohol.
Robbie Williams is happily married to Ayda Field
Robbie Williams is happily married to Ayda Field
The couple got married in 2010 and welcomed their first child, a daughter named Theodora Rose Williams, on September 17, 2012. Their son Charlton was born on October 27, 2014. They had another daughter, Colette, in September 2018, and a son, Bo Benedict Enthoven Williams, in February 2020, born via surrogate.
Robbie Williams Gets Honest About Being A Dad To Four Kids

Robbie Williams Now

In September 2022, Robbie celebrated his 25th anniversary in the music industry. To mark the occasion, he released an album called "XXV," featuring old hits in new arrangements.
Robbie Williams in 2023
Robbie Williams in 2023

Robbie Williams: latest news and articles

  • I don`t know any person who don`t know Robbie :) He made a lot of hits, he is very talented, no doubts.
    2021-05-02 20:21:42
  • That is true that voice of Robbie Williams is not possible to unrecognize :) He has a rare vocals witch gives spice to the songs
    2021-04-14 17:12:52
  • I adore Robbie Williams! His smile drives me crazy! He is the man in his prime! It`s not possible to miss any of his songs, for example Party Like A Russian everybody knows
    2021-04-06 17:44:59
  • I remember his duo with Kylie Minogue, it was wonderful, I don`t remember the year but it was really enchanting! And the video clip is also cool.
    2021-04-06 08:10:04
  • Robbie is a legend, that`s a pity now he disappeared from tabloids. Before I had 4 CD discs with his music I was listening a lot his albums.
    2020-12-30 23:06:26
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