Robbie Williams has reportedly struck up a friendship with Buffy star Michelle Trachtenberg.

A source close to LA-based Robbie told the News of the World: “Robbie really likes Michelle — he especially loves her sense of humour. They’re having a great time just hanging out.”

“As we all know, Robbie doesn’t have a high celebrity profile in the States despite many attempts to launch his career over there.”

“So as far as Michelle is concerned, she’s just spending time with a normal bloke from a place called Stoke. That’s just how Rob likes it.”