Margot Robbie

Who Is Margot Robbie?

Margot Elise Robbie is an acclaimed Australian actress and producer. She was born on July 2, 1990, and is widely regarded as one of the most powerful women in Hollywood. She is known for her performances in both blockbuster and independent films.

Her story is not simply one of fame. It is a story of grit. It is a story of ambition. Most importantly, it is a story of a girl from a small Australian town who refused to be anything but extraordinary.

Margot Robbie has been nominated for three Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and six British Academy Film Awards. Furthermore, she was named the world’s highest-paid actress in 2023.

Beyond the screen, she co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment — one of Hollywood’s most respected production companies — and has become a creative force shaping modern cinema on her own terms.

Early Life: A Farm, a Circus School, and Three Jobs at Once

Born in Dalby, Queensland

Margot Robbie was born and raised in Dalby, Queensland, Australia. She grew up on a farm with her siblings and was raised by her mother, Sarie Kessler, a physiotherapist.

Life was simple. Life was hardworking. And life was full of outdoor adventure.

When she was five years old, her parents separated. She and her siblings were raised by their single mother and had minimal contact with their father. Margot spent the majority of her upbringing on her grandparents’ Currumbin Valley farm.

She is the second youngest of four children — older siblings Anya and Lachlan, and a younger brother, Cameron.

The Girl Who Could Fly

Her mother enrolled her in a circus school, where she excelled in trapeze. She received a certificate in trapeze at the age of eight.

This early physical discipline taught her fearlessness. It taught her balance. Additionally, it taught her to trust herself — a lesson that would prove invaluable on some of the world’s biggest film sets.

Three Jobs and a Dream

Margot Robbie has never been afraid of hard work. As a teenager, she worked three jobs — she tended a bar, cleaned houses, and worked at Subway.

She did not wait for opportunities to find her. She went out and earned them — one shift at a time.

Education at Somerset College

Margot Robbie studied drama at Somerset College in high school. Her first acting role came when she was in high school. This foundational training gave her the technical confidence to step into professional roles with authority and precision.

Career: From Neighbours to the Silver Screen

The Beginning: Neighbours (2008–2011)

Robbie began her acting career in 2008 on the television soap opera Neighbours, where she appeared as a regular until 2011. Her performance as Donna Freedman earned her award nominations and gave her national recognition across Australia.

However, she had bigger dreams. Therefore, she made the bold decision to relocate to the United States.

Pan Am and the American Dream (2011–2012)

After relocating to the US, she starred in the television drama Pan Am (2011–2012). It was her first major American role. It opened doors. Moreover, it proved she could hold her own in the competitive landscape of American television.

The Global Breakthrough: The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Everything changed in 2013.

Her big breakthrough came in 2013 when she starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s blockbuster film The Wolf of Wall Street. Her portrayal of Naomi Lapaglia was widely praised and made her an overnight global sensation.

Her role as Naomi — DiCaprio’s Brooklyn bombshell wife and “the Duchess of Bay Ridge” — helped launch her mainstream career. The world had never seen anything quite like it. And they have never forgotten it.

Almost Walking Away

Fame came fast. But it also came with pressure.

After playing a part in the Oscar-nominated film, Robbie questioned if she wanted to continue to act. “Something was happening in those early stages, and it was all pretty awful,” Robbie recalled.

Yet she stayed. She persevered. And she chose to keep going — a decision that would eventually lead her to become one of the most decorated actresses of her generation.

Career Highlights: A Decade of Defining Roles

Suicide Squad and the Birth of Harley Quinn (2016)

Margot’s role as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad (2016) became one of the most iconic performances of her career. The character became a cultural phenomenon. She reprised the role in Birds of Prey (2020) and The Suicide Squad (2021), further cementing her as one of DC’s most beloved stars.

I, Tonya — First Oscar Nomination (2017)

In 2017, Robbie delivered what many critics consider her finest dramatic performance. She played real-life figure skater Tonya Harding in the biographical drama I, Tonya. She has been nominated twice before — for her leading and supporting roles in I, Tonya and Bombshell, respectively.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

In 2019, she starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Her performance as Sharon Tate earned widespread critical admiration and added another dimension to her already remarkable portfolio.

Bombshell — Second Oscar Nomination (2019)

She played real-life newswoman Kayla Pospisil in the powerful drama Bombshell, earning her second Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The role showcased her extraordinary emotional range.

Babylon and Amsterdam (2022)

In 2022, she costarred with Brad Pitt in Damien Chazelle’s Babylon, a dramedy set in Hollywood during the 1920s. Robbie’s character was partly based on the actress Clara Bow. The following year she costarred with Christian Bale and John David Washington in David O. Russell’s Amsterdam.

Barbie — A Cultural Earthquake (2023)

Then came Barbie.

In 2023, Robbie starred as the iconic title character in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, alongside Ryan Gosling. The film made more than $1.4 billion at the box office and cemented the star as Hollywood royalty.

Robbie’s absence from the Best Actress race has been cited as one of the biggest Oscar snubs, alongside Barbie director Greta Gerwig’s in the directing category. Nevertheless, she remained gracious. “There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed,” she said.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025)

Robbie joined co-star Colin Farrell in the romantic fantasy A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025), with a cast including Kevin Kline, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Lily Rabe, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Sarah Gadon, released by Sony Pictures.

Wuthering Heights (2026)

Robbie took on the role of Catherine Earnshaw as well as a lead producer for director Emerald Fennell’s loose adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel, Wuthering Heights (2026), opposite Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, produced and released by Warner Bros.

From the viral press tour videos to Robbie’s iconic gothic romance fashion looks, the long-awaited release was all anyone was talking about.

LuckyChap Entertainment: The Producer Behind the Power

Building a Production Empire

Margot Robbie is not just a star. She is a maker of stars and stories.

Ackerley and Robbie co-founded their production company LuckyChap Entertainment in 2014 and have since produced Robbie’s movies like I, Tonya and Barbie. They also produced both of filmmaker Emerald Fennell’s movies, Promising Young Woman and Saltburn.

LuckyChap focuses on films with a female focus or female storytellers, which “feel like they have the potential to penetrate culture and a reason to exist.”

A Pipeline of Bold Projects

Projects in the pipeline include two directorial efforts from Olivia Wilde, new TV shows from Maid‘s Molly Smith Metzler and My Old Ass‘s Megan Park, and a movie from Irish director Rich Peppiatt.

Furthermore, production begins next year on a 1960s Europe-set Ocean’s Eleven prequel she’s starring in with Bradley Cooper. Robbie has also expressed a desire to step behind the camera herself as a director — a natural next step for one of Hollywood’s sharpest creative minds.

Complete Filmography Highlights

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2008–2011	Neighbours	Donna Freedman	TV debut; Australian soap opera
2011–2012	Pan Am	Laura Cameron	US TV debut
2013	The Wolf of Wall Street	Naomi Lapaglia	Global breakthrough
2013	About Time	Supporting role	UK romantic comedy
2016	Suicide Squad	Harley Quinn	Iconic DC role
2017	I, Tonya	Tonya Harding	Oscar nomination — Best Actress
2019	Once Upon a Time in Hollywood	Sharon Tate	Tarantino ensemble
2019	Bombshell	Kayla Pospisil	Oscar nomination — Best Supporting Actress
2020	Birds of Prey	Harley Quinn	Produced via LuckyChap
2021	The Suicide Squad	Harley Quinn	James Gunn reboot
2022	Babylon	Nellie LaRoy	Based on Clara Bow
2022	Amsterdam	Ensemble cast	David O. Russell
2023	Barbie	Barbie	$1.4 billion global box office
2023	Asteroid City	Supporting role	Wes Anderson ensemble
2023	Saltburn	Producer	LuckyChap / Emerald Fennell
2024	My Old Ass	Producer	LuckyChap / Amazon MGM
2025	A Big Bold Beautiful Journey	Lead role	Sony Pictures
2025	Borderline	Producer	LuckyChap
2026	Wuthering Heights	Catherine Earnshaw + Producer	Warner Bros.

Personal Life: Love, Marriage, and a New Baby

Meeting Tom Ackerley

Robbie and Ackerley first met in 2013 on the set of a movie titled Suite Française, which Ackerley worked on as a third assistant director and Robbie starred in with Michelle Williams.

Their relationship grew quietly. Then it grew deeper. And in 2014, they began dating.

A Secret Wedding in Byron Bay

In December 2016, the couple took many by surprise with a private wedding ceremony held in Byron Bay, Australia. Robbie was given away by her mom, and her three siblings — Anya, Lachlan and Cameron — also attended.

It was intimate. It was private. Moreover, it was entirely on their terms.

Welcoming a Baby Boy (2024)

The couple also welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in late 2024. Neither Robbie nor Ackerley have shared their son’s name or his birthdate publicly yet.

Robbie has called motherhood “the best.” Shortly after welcoming their son, a source told PEOPLE that Robbie and Ackerley were “homebodies” enjoying spending time at home. “They’ve been hanging out in Los Angeles as a family. She wants to rest now and spend time with the baby. She’s enjoying motherhood.”

Papa Salt: A Business Born at the Beach

Beyond film, Margot and Tom have also launched a lifestyle business together. The couple recently launched a gin brand called Papa Salt, pointing to their entrepreneurial ambitions beyond the entertainment world.

Fun Facts: The Woman Behind the Icon

• Margot sleeps with her childhood stuffed bunny, whom she named Bunny.
• When she first moved to the USA, she joined an amateur hockey league because she always wanted to play hockey. She failed to play ice hockey and played field hockey instead due to a lack of ice in her home country, Australia.
• She had a chunk of her right eyebrow shaved off on the first day of shooting for Suicide Squad.
• In 2016, she was placed at number one on FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.
• In 2017, Margot joined the Australian actor Chris Hemsworth in advocating for same-sex marriage.