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Robbie Williams Leaves Julia Roberts Speechless With Pretty Woman–Inspired Anecdote on Graham Norton

The on-air quip from The Graham Norton Show spread quickly across tabloids plus social media.

Overview

  • Williams told Roberts he watched Pretty Woman six times and then “took a prostitute shopping,” crediting the film for the idea.
  • The exchange happened on the latest Graham Norton Show episode featuring Williams with Roberts, Colin Farrell, Benedict Cumberbatch and Gloria Estefan.
  • Roberts reacted with a stunned silence as Norton lightly steered the conversation on, according to the broadcast excerpts reported.
  • Fans highlighted the moment online, with many posts praising Williams’ humor and calling the appearance a standout on the show.
  • Coverage also referenced separate recent remarks from Williams, including his podcast comment that he has “realised” he has Tourette’s and tabloid reports that he told a gig he delayed an album to avoid a Taylor Swift release.