Introduction
Category | Details |
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Full Name | Margot Elise Robbie |
Date of Birth | July 2, 1990 |
Place of Birth | Dalby, Queensland, Australia |
Early Life | Raised in a farming family, Robbie grew up in a small town and later moved to Gold Coast. She studied drama and worked odd jobs before pursuing acting full-time. |
Breakthrough Role | Gained international fame as Naomi Lapaglia in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), where her performance captivated audiences and critics alike. |
Diverse Acting Range | Known for roles in I, Tonya, Suicide Squad, and Barbie, showcasing her ability to play complex, multi-dimensional characters across genres. |
Awards & Nominations | Nominated for multiple Academy Awards and Golden Globes, highlighting her impact as a leading actress in Hollywood. |
Production Ventures | Co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment, producing films like Promising Young Woman and Barbie, championing female-led storytelling. |
Personal Challenges | Overcame skepticism about her career due to her small-town roots and initially struggled with being typecast after early success. |
Philanthropy | Advocates for climate change awareness and womenโs empowerment, using her platform to address global issues. |
Cultural Impact | Helped redefine modern Hollywood femininity with her portrayal of strong, nuanced female characters. |
Legacy in Film | Recognized as one of the most influential actresses of her generation, balancing blockbuster hits with critically acclaimed indie films. |
Personal Life | Married to filmmaker Tom Ackerley since 2016; they maintain a private life despite their public profiles. |
Fast Facts About Margot Robbie
- Grew Up on a Farm: Born in Dalby, Queensland, Robbie spent her childhood on a farm, helping with chores before moving to Melbourne to pursue acting.
- Mastered Circus Skills: Trained at a circus school as a child, earning a trapeze certificate by age eight, which later helped with stunts as Harley Quinn.
- Began Acting in Australia: Landed her first major role on the soap opera โNeighboursโ (2008โ2011), which launched her career in Hollywood.
- Naturally Brunette: Although known for her blonde hair, Robbie is naturally a brunette, dyeing her hair for roles like โThe Wolf of Wall Streetโ and โBarbie.โ
- Fan of Harry Potter: A huge โHarry Potterโ fan, Robbie identifies as a Hufflepuff and once pretended to need glasses to emulate Harry Potter.
- Co-Founded a Production Company: Co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment in 2014, producing successful films like โI, Tonya,โ โBirds of Prey,โ and โBarbie.โ