Robbie Williams shares honest update on relationship with Take That bandmate Gary Barlow

Robbie Williams has opened up about his complex relationship with former bandmate Gary Barlow, admitting that while their feud is a thing of the past, things will never be completely the same again. The 50 year old singer reflected on the ups and downs he's experienced with Barlow, 53, since their rise to stardom in the '90s with Take That.

Robbie acknowledged the deep bond they share, saying, "there'll always be a scar" from their times of discord. Despite leaving Take That in the mid-'90s and enjoying solo success, Robbie eventually reunited with the group in 2010, marking a significant step in mending their friendship.

In the documentary 'Boybands Forever', Robbie revealed: "He phoned me up. We're mates now and I love him, and our relationship is 95% healed. There'll always be a scar, but he loves me. I love him."

This heartfelt revelation comes ahead of the anticipated biopic about Robbie Williams' life, titled 'Better Man'. The film will feature an unconventional portrayal of Robbie as a CGI monkey, an idea he embraced following discussions, as reported by Hello! magazine, reports the Express.

Director Michael Gracey explained the creative choice, suggesting that audiences feel a unique discomfort when witnessing an animal in distress, compared to human suffering.

Robbie Williams has been in the spotlight not only for his music but also for his personal life, particularly his relationship with wife Ayda Field. The couple, who tied the knot in 2010, have been refreshingly open about their ups and downs over the years.

Ayda has spoken candidly about their rocky road to matrimony, revealing they split up three times before their wedding day. On their podcast 'At Home with the Williamses', Ayda delved into Robbie's troubled past and the impact it had on their relationship, saying: "You were in a dark place and did some dark things. Obviously, my heart was broken many times, but we got over it.

"It wasn't just finishing with me three times, it was more that when you finished with me you didn't tell me you were finishing with me, you just disappeared and then delivered my stuff in garbage bags."