He released a single titled Let Me Entertain You 17 years ago and on Friday night, Robbie Williams made sure he continued to do just that.
The singer, 50, stole the spotlight as he put on a very animated display at the premiere of his new movie Better Man in Rome, Italy.
Robbie looked dapper in a double breasted sequin embellished Dolce & Gabbana jacket and black shirt.
He paired the outfit with tailored black trousers and polished black shoes, completing the look with this trademark silver quiff.
The star looked to be having the time of his life as he pointed at fans and cameras before turning around, bending over and cheekily flashing his bottom, much to the delight of fans.
Australian film director Michael Gracey joined Robbie on the red carpet wearing a smart black suit and tie, with a white button-up shirt.
Robbie Williams continued to steal the spotlight as he put on a very animated display at the premiere of his new movie Better Man in Rome, Italy
The singer looked dapper in a double breasted sequin embellished Dolce & Gabbana jacket and black shirt as he played around on the red carpet
Australian film director Michael Gracey joined Robbie on the red carpet and at one point the singer was pictured kneeling on the floor with his arms upand his mouth open as if in awe
At one point, Robbie was pictured kneeling on the floor with his arms up towards Michael in admiration with his mouth wide open.
The star has been working on Better Man since 2021 – with the film set for release on December 26.
The singer is portrayed by actor Jonno Davies in the form of a CGI monkey in the film. While Jonno, takes on the role of younger Robbie, the singer is heard in the voiceover and later plays the older version of himself.
The official synopsis reads: ‘Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
‘Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (‘The Greatest Showman’), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit.
‘It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.’
It comes after Robbie won a battle to cut down a fungus-riddled tree at his £17.5million home.
The singer was given the go-ahead to fell the towering tree at his lavish house after telling council bosses it was diseased.
Robbie is promoting his biopic titled Better Man, which is portrayed by actor Jonno Davies in the form of a CGI monkey in the film
While Jonno, takes on the role of younger Robbie, the singer is heard in the voiceover and later plays the older version of himself
The official synopsis reads: ‘Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time’
The star looked to be having the time of his life in Italy as he pointed at fans and cameras before turning around, bending over and cheekily flashing his bottom, much to the delight of fans
Despite a local opposing the move, Robbie was given the green light to remove it but in return, was told by the council to plant a tree in its replacement.
According to The Sun a liriodendron tulipifera or an alternative agreed species of 20 to 25cm girth is to be planted as a replacement.
The British singer sold his Los Angeles mansion for £51.6million ($65m) and purchased the huge property, which sits on 1.95 acres, in uber-rich Holmby Hills for £39.3million in March 2022.
The three-house estate features eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, pool and tennis court, plus an impressive garage that holds 15 luxury cars, all spanning over 18,900 sq ft.
Last week Robbie revealed his beloved mother Janet’s dementia diagnosis, four years after the singer revealed his dad Pete had Parkinson’s.
When asked about his parents thoughts on the film, Robbie told HELLO! ‘My mum’s currently got dementia – like my nan in the film – and my dad’s got Parkinsons and can’t get out of bed. So I’m in a different part of my life right now.’
Back in 2020 Robbie revealed his father Pete had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, admitting at the time that he was fighting ‘fear and panic’ over his father’s diagnosis.
He told The Mirror that receiving the diagnosis during Covid made things extra difficult as he and his wife Ayda and their children were self-isolating thousands of miles away from his parents in Los Angeles.
Robbie revealed his mother Janet has been diagnosed with dementia. The diagnosis comes four years after the singer revealed his dad Pete had Parkinson’s (pictured together in 2019)
Robbie appears as a CGI monkey in his biopic titled Better Man, which he has been working on since 2021
We’ve got a lot of family issues right now. My dad has got Parkinson’s, my mother-in-law who I love dearly has got a very big illness. We can’t get to them. My dad is thousands of miles away.’
Robbie added of his mum at the time: ‘My mum is just a year short of 80 and she’s in isolation and I can see the things whirling in her mind and her eyes going.’
The former Take That star has been joined by his father Pete, who is also a singer, many times on stage.
Robbie’s parents split in 1977. The pair also share daughter Sally, who is 11 years Robbie’s senior.
