Margot Robbie
Actress
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Origin
Margot Elise Robbie was born on July 2, 1990, in Dalby, Queensland, Australia, and raised in the Gold Coast hinterland. Coming from a farming family, Robbie grew up in a rural setting with her three siblings. Her mother, Sarie Kessler, was a physiotherapist, while her father, Doug Robbie, was not as involved in her upbringing. Robbie developed an interest in acting during her school years and, after graduating from Somerset College, moved to Melbourne to pursue an acting career. She gained initial fame on the Australian soap opera "Neighbours," where she played the role of Donna Freedman. In 2011, she moved to the United States to further her acting career, landing her breakthrough role in Hollywood in the film "The Wolf of Wall Street" in 2013.
Relationships
Margot Robbie is married to British filmmaker Tom Ackerley. They met in 2013 on the set of the film "Suite Française," where Ackerley was an assistant director. The couple married in 2016 in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia, and they co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment, which produces films and television shows, with a focus on promoting female-driven stories. Outside of her marriage, Robbie is known to have close friendships within the entertainment industry and is often seen working collaboratively with others, particularly within her production team.
Personality
Margot Robbie is known for her down-to-earth, hardworking, and ambitious personality. She is often described as warm, approachable, and highly professional by her colleagues. Despite her success, Robbie is known for her humility and for maintaining a low-key lifestyle, especially given her status as an A-list celebrity. Her commitment to her roles and her ability to fully immerse herself in her characters have earned her widespread respect in the film industry. Robbie is also known for her playful sense of humor and adventurous spirit, often taking on physically demanding or unconventional roles that require significant transformation.
Interests / Hobbies
Robbie has a variety of interests and hobbies, including a love for surfing and outdoor activities, which she picked up growing up in Australia. She is also an avid ice hockey fan and plays on an amateur hockey team in Los Angeles. Robbie is deeply passionate about film and storytelling, which led her to start her own production company. Through LuckyChap Entertainment, she works on projects that emphasize strong female leads and complex, multi-dimensional characters. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends when she’s not working and is known to keep a balanced lifestyle despite her busy schedule.
Trivia
- Margot Robbie is known for her role as Harley Quinn in the DC Extended Universe, a role she has reprised in several films, including "Suicide Squad" and "Birds of Prey."
- She learned to hold her breath underwater for over five minutes while training for her role in the film "Suicide Squad."
- Robbie was nominated for an Academy Award for her role as figure skater Tonya Harding in "I, Tonya," a film she also produced through her company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
- She has a strong Australian accent, but she often surprises fans with her ability to switch to an American accent seamlessly in her roles.
- Robbie's production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, was instrumental in bringing female-led stories like "Promising Young Woman" and "I, Tonya" to the screen, both of which received critical acclaim.