Robbie Williams calls Nicole Appleton's abortion ordeal 'f***ing insane'

In the early 2000s, Robbie Williams, the former member of Take That, and Nicole Appleton, a member of All Saints, briefly engaged in a tumultuous nine-month relationship characterized by numerous break-ups and reconciliations. Their romance intensified when Williams, thriving in his solo career post-Take That, proposed to Appleton via phone call. Shortly after their engagement, Appleton discovered she was pregnant. Williams expressed joy at the prospect of fatherhood, placing his hand on her belly and stating, "this baby is saving my life." However, the couple's joy was overshadowed when pressure from the All Saints record label led Appleton to make the heartbreaking decision to terminate the pregnancy. In her 2002 autobiography, she recounted the profound shock and sadness she felt after the abortion, stating that she couldn't believe what she had done. Williams later reflected on the incident in interviews, describing it as incredibly sad and traumatic for both himself and Appleton. He admitted to being an awful boyfriend during that period, struggling with addiction and alcoholism, which likely contributed to the difficulties in their relationship. As Williams' biopic, Better Man, touched upon this painful chapter in his life, he revealed his shock at how it had unfolded. The emotional gravity of their experiences was evident when Appleton attended an early screening of his film, leading to an emotional video call between the two where they both wept, and later attending the premiere to show her support. Despite their past, both Williams and Appleton have since found happiness in their personal lives. Appleton is married to commercial director Stephen Haines, and they welcomed a daughter, Skipper, in March 2020. She also has a son, Gene, from her previous relationship with Oasis star Liam Gallagher. Meanwhile, Williams has continued his successful music career and has settled into family life. The couple's experiences highlight the profound impact that relationships can have on personal and emotional well-being, especially when confronted with traumatic events such as an unplanned pregnancy and subsequent abortion. Their story serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those in the entertainment industry, where personal decisions are often complicated by external pressures and public scrutiny.