It’s thought the heartthrob singer is staying at the exclusive Meadows clinic in Arizona.
Robbie’s mum speaks out - Feb 14 2007
Robbie Williams’ mum Jan has reportedly opened up about her son’s decision to go into rehab, declaring it to be "the best gift he could give himself".
The 56-year-old drugs counsellor plans to visit Robbie in the US to support him in his battle against prescription pills, according to the Mirror.
She said: "I have known about Robbie’s problems for some time and it has been very worrying. But from a mother’s point of view, going into rehab is the best gift he could give himself.
"I shall be sending him loads and loads of love, as always. I shall be going across at some stage."
His dad Pete added: "I’ll be telling him, ’Happy Birthday son’ just like I always have."
Friends say the pop singer has become increasingly isolated recently and cut himself off - on one occasion he apparently became so strung out it took him three hours to answer the door to his Los Angeles home.
He spent days reading or watching TV with the curtains drawn. A source said: "Rob was totally f*****. He finally called in despair and started saying silly things. We got down there as soon as we could, but it took him a long time to open the door. It was a very sad scene."
Robbie in rehab - Feb 13 2007
Robbie Williams has been admitted into rehab for treatment for his dependency on prescription drugs, his spokeswoman said today.
The former Take That star, who is 33 today, has entered a clinic in the US.
His spokeswoman Bryony Watts said: "Robbie Williams has today been admitted into a treatment centre in America for his dependency on prescription drugs.
"There will be no further comment on this matter."
The star has constantly battled with his demons, entering rehab for addiction to drink and drugs after boyband Take That split.
Robbie, who now lives in Los Angeles, had mixed reviews for his latest album Rudebox.
Today’s news comes after model Lisa D’Amato revealed that the pop heartthrob was taking antidepressants and was plagued with worries about his image.
"It was clear he was struggling with his mind. He doesn’t drink, but he needs antidepressants to get him through the day. A lot of the time he seemed on edge," she said in a recent interview in the News of the World.
"He would light up a cigarette, take a few drags and then put it out and light another straight away."
She said that even in his sleep the singer was not at peace, adding: "When he started shaking I would gently lift him into my arms and rubbed his arms and legs until he stopped.
"He didn’t wake up, but it seemed to calm him down.
"He was very affected about what people thought about his music. He really took things to heart."
Robbie gets England kit? - 07 Feb 07
It seems football-mad Robbie Williams will get his best birthday present ever when he turns 33 next Tuesday - the first new England shirt signed by the entire squad.
On the back of the Umbro strip is ’Robbie 07’, reports the Sun. The gift is a special pressie organised by EMI chiefs.
A team source said: "We usually only do this for charity, but we made an exception."
The new kit will be on show for the first time tonight when England play Spain in a friendly fixture.
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Robbie joined Take That when he was only 16, he had only one job previous to that, as a double glazing salesman, but apparently he wasn’t very good - he would tell customers not to buy them because they were so bad! For five years, Robbie became the joker of the band, always smiling and playing gags on people as Take That rose to record-breaking stardom. However, in July 1995 Robbie announced he was to leave the band to concentrate on a solo career...a nation of teenage girls mourned.
After a stint eating pies, doing drugs and being friends with the Gallaghers, Robbie signed to Chrysalis Records. His first ever solo single on this label would be a cover of George Michael’s Freedom . It was released on July 29th 1996 exactly one year after his departure from Take That. It reached No 2 in the UK charts. Life began to get a bit rough for Robbie during the following months, he met Jacquie Hamilton-Smith at a New Years Eve Party of 1996, moved in with her the next day and partied (in more ways that one) for exactly one year before coming to his senses. In the middle of all this he released his second single Old Before I Die on April 14th 1997 which also reached No 2 in the charts.
At the beginning of June 1997 after many bad reports in the media, Robbie checked himself into a rehab centre to receive treatment for his addiction to alcohol and drugs. After 4 weeks at the centre Rob emerged 2 stones lighter, sporting a new haircut, and hopefully feeling much better. The release of Lazy Days followed soon after on July 14th, and made it’s first appearance in the UK charts at No 8, to be followed shortly by South Of The Border.
December 1997 was the real beginning for Robbie, he released ’Angels’ as his Christmas single, never knowing quite what an impact it would have on the market. Into the new year of 1998 it was still in the charts and ’Life Thru A Lens’ shot back into the album charts and has been there ever since. Robbie truly had arrived, signing up thousands of new fans daily. Millennium and accompanying album I’ve Been Expecting You followed up on this success, making Robbie the biggest selling artist of 1998.
He began trying to win over the US in 1999 touring The Ego Has Landed. His success continued in 2000 with the release of immediate hit, Rock DJ. Sing When You’re Winning, was as popular as his accompanying collection of lounge covers, Swing When You’re winning. In 2002, Robbie signed a record breaking contract with EMI for £50m, securing his place in pop history. Escapology duly topped the charts in the UK while Robbie spent time in LA being papped with new girlfriend Rachel Hunter.
The biggest outdoor concert ever was hosted by Robbie in 2003 at Knebworth Park attracting 375,000 fans over three days. He followed up this success with two album releases, a Greatest Hits and 2005’s Intensive Care which accompanied his appearance on stage at Live8. Around this time speculation was rife that Robbie was ready to patch things up with his former bandmates and take part in a Take That reunion tour. However Robbie disappointed fans and friends by failing to turn up at an ITV organised reunion and merely recording a video part for the tour which Gary and co embarked on a UK tour without him.
But Robbie wasn’t resting on his laurels. While Take That returned to the studio Robbie did the same, releasing his tenth album, Rudebox in 2006 which brought more controversy to the singer when he failed to credit a supposed co-writer.
It never seems to stop for Robbie.
updated Oct 2006
September 2007