Robbie Williams expressed that individuals from the 90s “should not be judged for how we perceive and feel today.”
The Rock DJ vocalist attended the European premiere of his biopic *Better Man* in London, describing it as one of his “most significant achievements” throughout his career.
Although the film highlights the challenges associated with being a young pop icon, he conveyed to Sky News that he bears no resentment toward his past.
“Individuals from the 90s should not be judged for how we perceive and feel today,” he remarked.
“We were unaware, and now we possess knowledge. Therefore, circumstances can and will evolve. I already sense a shift in how I am treated and how we treat one another.”
“However, you cannot understand what you do not know, and we simply lacked awareness in the 90s, and that must be acceptable.”
Depicted as a CGI chimpanzee, the film chronicles Robbie Williams’ ascent, decline, and resurgence as a performer—drawing inspiration from the way the former Take That member perceives his identity.
Robbie Williams portrayed as a chimpanzee in the film. Pic: Panther
Williams mentioned that after viewing the film multiple times, one scene continues to resonate with him.
“There’s the moment with Nicole Appleton that always moves me because she is a remarkable individual, she’s an angel,” he admitted.
“All the others I placed in difficult positions within the film, they did something to me…. I acted poorly towards her. I wasn’t an ideal boyfriend, and I carry immense guilt about that. But we’ve reconciled. I have profound affection for her, and she reciprocates it.”
Directed by *The Greatest Showman* creator Michael Gracey, the musical spanning two hours and eleven minutes features extended dance segments and revitalized renditions of his extensive collection of songs.
Gracey believes that it is Williams’ openness that distinguishes this film from other biopics.
“Not many of us can comprehend what it’s like to perform in front of 135 individuals, but strangely, he has an incredibly relatable narrative,” he stated.
“What I treasure most is his ability to delve into those darker realms, which is an aspect many musical biopics suffer from being overly sanitized or diluted.”
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He further added: “No one could accuse this project of those shortcomings, but I genuinely believe that one appreciates the light far more when venturing into those depths.”
*Better Man* will be released in theaters on 26 December.
