Better Manis a wonderfully bizarre and completely refreshing entry in the biopic genre. The film centers around the prominent British musician, Robbie Williams, and his rise to stardom. The decision to portrayWilliams as a CGI monkeywas divisive, but one that ultimately helped the movie to gain the momentum it has — asaudiences remain fascinated by Michael Gracey’sBetter Man.The biopic has secured gleaming reviews and sits at an incredibly impressive 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the feature’s success,Better Manposes some unanswered questions regarding the nature of Williams' unfolding relationships.
Better Man’s cast of charactersis extensive, showcasing an array of talent across the singer’s career. Among the varying relationships through the years,All Saints singer, Nicole Appleton, is one of the most integral figures in Williams' life. AlthoughBetter Manfabricated the duo’s first interaction, the film does not fail to deliver on demonstrating the significance of their role in each other’s lives. Interestingly, the movie ends with a selection of scenes that show the repairing of Williams and Appleton’s relationship, but what happened to the All Saints singer afterBetter Manremains to be seen.
Nicole Appleton’s Music Career After All Saints Split: Solo Career & All Saints Reunion
All Saints Were The Power Band Of The ’90s But Disbanded In 2001
Without a doubt, All Saints was one of the most successful pop groups of the 1990s. The band earned themselves two multi-platinum albums, grossing more than $12 million worldwide in record sales. However,All Saints decided to part ways in 2001 after a string of argumentsthat meant the four-piece group began to “kind of hate each other.” (viaThe Standard) Appleton began a solo career shortly after, first joining forces with her sister to create the double act, Appleton, in 2002. The band dominated the charts with their singles, “Fantasy” and “Don’t Worry,” which fell into the U.K.’s top 10 Charts.
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Since then, not only has Nicole Appleton begun to host her own weekend radio show onMagic Radio, but All Saints have reunited to release three more albums, in 2006, 2016, and most recently, in 2018. All Saints' initial reformation in 2006 proved challenging, as the group released a third album but was later dropped by the record label. Following their second split in 2009, the group joined forces again to release the albumsRed FlagandTestament, and have clearly never lost the public’s adoration. The long-standing, devoted fans rejoiced to see the band together again in the 2020s.
Nicole Appleton & Liam Gallagher Got Married & Started A Family Before Their Divorce In 2014
Nicole Appleton & Robbie Williams Were Engaged Before Going Separate Ways In January 1999
After Appleton and Williams' separation, the singer began a relationship with the frontman of Oasis in 2000, Liam Gallagher. The pair married on Valentine’s Day at Old Marylebone Town Hall in 2008 and were together for a total of 13 years before their divorce. During this time, Appleton and Gallagher would have their first and only son together in July 2001 — Gene Gallagher. Their 23-year-old son is seemingly following in his parents' footsteps, as he is reportedly the lead singer of an indie band called Villanelle, although he has since been plagued with criticisms of nepotism.
Alongside Williams' relationship with Appleton,Better Mandocuments the singer’s feud with Gallagher.
Reports of Appleton and Gallagher’s separation stated that the All Saints member accused Gallagher of adultery, revealing his expected child with a journalist forThe New York Times. At a later date, a judge decided that Appleton was “entitled to a decree of divorce,” (viaPeople) due to sufficient evidence that Gallagher committed adultery. Astonishingly, the divorce cost more than £800,000 in legal bills as the pair struggled with dividing their assets, which were worth close to £11 million (viaThe Guardian). Alongside Williams' relationship with Appleton,Better Mandocuments the singer’s feud with Gallagher.
Nicole Appleton’s Relationship With Robbie Williams & Her Thoughts On Better Man
Nicole Appleton Was Reduced To Tears By Better Man
Nicole Appleton was consulted on the script forBetter Man, as well as invited to an early preview of the feature film. The singer attended the screening with her sister and fellow Appleton member, Natalie.Williams and Appleton are still remarkably close friends, to the extent that the Take That singer did not feel comfortable telling their story without her approval. This is a testament to their affection for each other, particularly as Williams feels a great amount of guilt about the way he treated the All Saints star during the late 1990s (viaThe Mirror).
According toHello, Williams said: “As soon as she left the screening, I got straight on the phone with her and FaceTimed her. And we both wept. And then we couldn’t stop weeping.” Appleton has yet to make any official statement regardingBetter Man, though she has taken to social media to describe the event as “an amazing night! Such an incredible rollercoaster.”
Better Man
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Directed by Michael Gracey, Better Man explores the life and career of singer Robbie Williams through his own eyes.
