Norman Cook, known as Fatboy Slim, has opened up about his enduring closeness with ex-wife Zoe Ball, describing her as his 'soulmate'. In his new autobiography, 'It Ain't Over 'Til The Fatboy Sings', the DJ reveals how the former Radio 2 presenter helped him navigate the pressures of fame.
Cook, who married Ball in 1999 and divorced in 2020, said he could confide in her about his struggles with celebrity. 'To Zoe I could say “I am a bit scared. Is this not scary?” We could talk about it as we were thrust into the same spotlight,' he wrote.
The pair share two children, Woody, 24, and Nelly, 15, and have supported each other through personal tragedies, including the loss of their mothers. Cook praised Ball's kindness, saying she helped keep his ego in check during the whirlwind of 1990s fame.
Despite offers for a reality show, the couple have chosen to keep their relationship private. Cook's autobiography, which he calls a 'coffee table extravaganza', includes over 1,000 images and details his journey from The Housemartins to clubland legend.
