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Robbie Williams Shares Struggles with Social Anxiety and Fan Interactions

The singer opened up about a recent flight experience, highlighting his discomfort with selfie requests and the pressure of constant accessibility as a public figure.

Robbie Williams performs in Gold Coast, Australia on February 7, 2025.
A fan captures Robbie Williams as he gives a performance in Melbourne, Australia, in January.
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Overview

  • Robbie Williams detailed a recent US flight where fan photo requests triggered significant anxiety, exacerbated by sleep deprivation and stress.
  • In an emotional Instagram post, he explained how such interactions make him feel panicked and uncomfortable, even as he strives to show gratitude to fans.
  • Williams described an 'unspoken law' of celebrity culture that expects public figures to be accessible at all times, which he finds mentally taxing.
  • Despite his struggles, he expressed a desire to make fans happy when possible, though he emphasized the need for boundaries to protect his well-being.
  • The singer's openness about his social anxiety and mental health continues a broader conversation about the pressures of fame, which he also explored in his 2024 biopic 'Better Man'.