Margot Robbie has long been a beloved facet of Hollywood’s favorite actors. On the cusp of “Barbie” releasing, she has further cemented herself in the good graces of most viewers’ hearts.
Here’s our Take on the actress’ life and work.
Personal Life
Margot Robbie, born on July 2, 1990, in Dalby, Queensland, Australia, is a renowned Australian actress and producer who has made a name for herself in Hollywood.
Robbie is married to Tom Ackerley. The couple met in 2013 while working on the set of the film “Suite Française” in Belgium - Robbie was acting in the film while Ackerley was an assistant director. They began dating and later moved in together in London along with a group of friends. Robbie and Ackerley got married in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, New South Wales, in December 2016.
Ackerley and Robbie also co-own a production company called LuckyChap Entertainment, which they established in 2014. Under LuckyChap Entertainment, they have produced several films, including “I, Tonya” (2017), in which Robbie also starred, earning her an Academy Award nomination.
Robbie is known for being relatively private about her personal life. She rarely gives details about her home life, choosing to keep this aspect of her life out of the public eye. However, in interviews, she has often spoken about her love for surfing and ice hockey, as well as her surprisingly huge obsession with “Harry Potter”.
In terms of her family background, Robbie grew up in a farming family and is the third of four children. She has often spoken about her humble beginnings, describing how she worked multiple jobs to support herself when she moved to Melbourne to pursue acting.
Career
Robbie initially found success in her home country before making her mark internationally.
Robbie started her acting career in Australia with guest roles in independent Australian films and television shows. Her first significant role came in 2008, when she began playing Donna Freedman on the popular Australian soap opera “Neighbours.” Her performance on the show was highly praised, and she received two Logie Award nominations.
In 2011, Robbie left “Neighbours” to pursue opportunities in Hollywood. She quickly made her mark with a role in the short-lived but critically acclaimed television series “Pan Am.” However, her breakout role came in 2013, when she starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street.” In the film, Robbie played Naomi Lapaglia, the wife of DiCaprio’s character, and her performance was widely praised.
Following her success in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Robbie continued to take on a diverse range of roles in a variety of films. She played Jane Porter in “The Legend of Tarzan” (2016), Harley Quinn in the DC Comics film “Suicide Squad” (2016), and Tonya Harding in “I, Tonya” (2017). Her performance in “I, Tonya” garnered her critical acclaim and earned her nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Robbie reprised her role as Harley Quinn in “Birds of Prey” (2020) and “The Suicide Squad” (2021), and continued to balance blockbuster films with more independent projects. She starred in the award-winning films “Bombshell” (2019) and Quentin Tarantino‘s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) as Sharon Tate, for both of which she received BAFTA Award nominations.
She also starred in Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” (2022), a criminally underrated 3-hour epic centered around 1920s Hollywood and the rise and fall of a young actress.
In addition to her acting career, Robbie also co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment with her husband Tom Ackerley and others in 2014. The company has produced several of the films Robbie has starred in, including “I, Tonya,” “Birds of Prey,” and “Promising Young Woman.”
Margot Robbie is known for her versatile performances and is considered one of the most talented actresses of her generation. Her career spans a variety of genres and roles, reflecting her range and commitment as an actor.
Barbie
As of 2023, Margot Robbie has transformed herself into Greta Gerwig’s life-sized doll, and brought great life and humanity to the idea of Barbie. The film has been hugely anticipated and following its July release has delivered a monumental opening weekend.
Robbie has been the subject of hoards of praise, her performance being heralded as the heart and soul of the film, and perhaps the most integral to its success. Robbie, alongside Ryan Gosling‘s already iconic performance as Ken, easily captured the hearts and giggles of audiences everywhere.
Conclusion
Robbie’s work is vast and enriching. At this point, she is a staple of Hollywood, and will forever be remembered as an acting giant.