'I couldn't let dating Paris Hilton define my career' with Rob Mills

About this episode

Rob Mills discusses his career evolution and personal life in this episode of Inherited.

Hello! Today, we’re joined by actor, television host, and singer-songwriter Rob “Millsy” Mills. Rob first rose to fame on the inaugural season of Australian Idol, finishing fifth alongside standout contestants like Shannon Noll and Guy Sebastian. Since his breakout in 2003, he’s built an impressive career and become a familiar face in Australia’s theatre scene, starring in leading roles in productions such as Wicked and Waitress (buy tickets here!!!!). In this conversation, Rob opens up about the challenge of reshaping his image, from a carefree party boy to a respected actor, singer, and presenter. He speaks candidly about his relationship with his fiancée, Georgie Tunny, and why they’re in no rush to get married. Rob also reflects on his bond with his dad, shares his thoughts on creativity and drinking, and explains why he believes Australia needs more male pop stars. This interview touches on experiences of depression. If any of the themes in this episode raised any concerns for you, support is available at BeyondBlue.org.au. Thank you so much to ⁠Pandora⁠ for supporting this episode of Inherited. Sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are the ones we buy ourselves. Find a gift…

People in this episode

Host: Ruby Hall

Guest: Rob Mills

Topics covered

• career development
• personal growth
• relationships
• mental health
• creativity
• music industry

Keywords

• Rob Mills
• Australian Idol
• theatre
• mental health
• creativity
• male pop stars
• relationships
• Wicked
• Waitress

Sponsors

Pandora, Moonpig

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BeyondBlue

Books & works: Wicked, Waitress

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