Robbie Williams on why he didn’t consult with Gary Barlow about Netflix documentary

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In his recently released Netflix documentary, Robbie Williams revealed that he did not deem it necessary to converse with his former bandmate and competitor Gary Barlow.

Robbie Williams, known for his hit songs "Angels" and "Rock DJ", is set to star in a new four-part series. In this series, he will be reflecting on his past by watching old footage of his life. He will also be providing his personal commentary on significant moments, such as the breakup of Take That, his brief romance with Geri Halliwell, and his battles with mental health issues.

The first episode of the documentary showcases Williams' rocky relationship with Barlow back when they were both teenagers and part of the very popular boyband.

The performer expressed his experience in Take That as a situation with intense pressure. He mentioned that besides being a well-known public figure, he had to cope with Gaz's confidence and detachment, which made him feel uneasy.

In this blog post, Williams shares the story of his tumultuous connection with Barlow. He describes how their relationship has been shattered and fragmented, indicating that there is likely much unresolved conflict between them. Though the exact details of what caused their relationship to break down are not made clear, it is apparent that Williams has experienced some sense of hurt or disappointment in his interactions with Barlow. Despite this, Williams remains open to the possibility of repairing their connection in the future.

In the documentary, Williams stated that it appeared that only one individual was being controlled in the Take That group, and that individual was none other than Gary Barlow. Williams believed that everything revolved around him, and as a young person, he admitted that he would have envied Barlow. He further added that he had some negative feelings towards him.

Before the docuseries came out, The Independent inquired with Williams if he had discussed the docuseries with Barlow prior to, during, or after filming.

He answered with a no saying that he wasn't obligated to do it by law. Nonetheless, he did mention that he had conversations with Barlow regarding the upcoming movie about Williams' life, which is titled Better Man.

In a recent interview with The Independent, he confessed to having uncomfortable conversations. He stated that these discussions were particularly difficult. When discussing the possibility of a biopic about his life, he admitted that there were several unsavory characters involved, but now only he remains as the sole culprit.

Williams shared how difficult it was to watch videos of his younger self as it brought back painful memories and caused emotional distress for him.

As people, it's common to dislike seeing pictures of ourselves and hearing our own speaking voice. But, imagine experiencing those same negative feelings while watching yourself go through mental health struggles like breakdowns, alcoholism, depression, and agoraphobia. It's an agonizing experience that feels like you're trapped in a headlock, being forced to witness a slow-motion car crash. The singer expressed this sentiment with a hint of humor, assuring themselves that things will eventually turn out alright.

You can currently watch Robbie Williams' content on Netflix.