Margot Robbie biography, net worth, parents, husband, age, height 2025

Margot Robbie Biography

Margot Robbie's been called Hollywood's "Cinderella" and the living embodiment of Barbie. This relatively unknown Australian actress conquered the world after playing Naomi Lapaglia in Martin Scorsese's explosive hit "The Wolf of Wall Street." She's earned two Oscar nominations (for "I, Tonya" and "Bombshell"). In pop culture, she's best remembered as Harley Quinn, the Joker's girlfriend from the DC movie universe.

Actress Margot Robbie earned the title 'Hollywood Barbie'

Childhood and Family

Margot Robbie was born on Australia's Gold Coast, in the coastal city of Gold Coast, a famous tourist destination. But she spent her entire childhood on her grandparents' farm in the small provincial town of Dalby. Her father, farmer Mike Robbie, left the family, and Sarie Kessler had to raise four children on her own – eldest son Lachlan, Margot, younger son Cameron, and little Anya.

Baby photo of Margot Robbie: the future actress gets a kiss from her older brother

After her parents' divorce, Margot didn't maintain contact with her father – her mom became her role model. She was a physiotherapist who first worked with elderly patients, then later with children with disabilities.

At school, Margot joined practically every club – from rowing to dance, from theater productions to softball. Later, surfing became her passion: she could spend hours at the beach trying to catch the perfect wave.

Margot Robbie with her mother and brother Lachlan

During school breaks, their mother would send the kids to the farm, so by age 10, little Margot could chop wood and milk cows. But secretly, she always dreamed of shining under the spotlight.

As a true Australian, Margot Robbie loves surfing

After graduating high school, Robbie enrolled at Somerset College. To support her mother, who was juggling home, kids, and the hospital, Margot got three jobs at just 16: waitress, housekeeper, and sales clerk at a small beachside shop. She managed to save enough money to buy a ticket to Melbourne and pay the first installment for acting classes. Life in the southern city wasn't easy: she'd study during the day, then rush to endless auditions and casting calls, and in the evenings she'd put on her Subway uniform to sell sandwiches so she could afford her tuition.

To pay for acting classes, Margot Robbie sold sandwiches

Acting Career

Margot's first roles were so minor that her name didn't even appear in the credits. But they were enough for established Australian director Aash Aaron to notice the budding actress in 2007, offering Robbie the lead role in his new thriller "I.C.U."

For the thriller I.C.U., Margot Robbie became a brunette

2008 turned out to be Margot's breakthrough year. She landed an audition for "Neighbours," a series that had been successfully broadcasting on Australian TV since 1985. The girl didn't expect to get the part, so right after the audition she jetted off with her boyfriend for a five-week vacation on the other side of the world – the couple flew to Canada to hit the slopes snowboarding. Before she could even conquer the Canadian peaks, Margot got a text saying she was now Donna Freedman, one of the popular series' new characters. Within two days, Robbie was back in Australia.

Margot Robbie starred in the TV series Neighbours for about three years

Margot dedicated nearly three years to filming the soap opera, spending 17 hours a day in front of the cameras, five days a week. Her final episode aired on January 26, 2011. The role of the fashion design student earned the actress two nominations for the prestigious Australian Logie Awards.

Margot Robbie roots for the New York Rangers hockey club

In 2011, Margot Robbie set out to conquer Hollywood. But nobody was waiting for the Australian with open arms, and the endless auditions began again. The actress tried out for the role of Abby Sampson in the "Charlie's Angels" series, but producers chose Rachael Taylor instead.

Margot Robbie tried to become one of the Charlie's Angels

Still, Sony Pictures Television executives didn't ignore the striking blonde's application, offering her one of the main roles in their new project "Pan Am" alongside Christina Ricci and Kelli Garner. The series was canceled after the first season due to low ratings, but the role of flight attendant Laura Cameron became Robbie's ticket to the big screen.

Margot Robbie in the series Pan American

In 2012, Richard Curtis offered Margot a role in "About Time," and a year later the young Australian's talent won over Martin Scorsese. All of Hollywood was speculating about who the legendary director would choose to play the "hot blonde" in his new project "The Wolf of Wall Street."

Margot sent Martin her portfolio without much hope and, just like with "Neighbours," flew off to another continent – to Britain, to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. That same evening, she got a message – she needed to be in New York the next day for an audition with Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio.

When casting director Ellen Lewis saw what the actress showed up wearing (ripped jeans and ballet flats), she immediately sent her to the store for "the sexiest short dress and the highest heels possible."

During auditions, Leo was improvising, and Margot had to roll with it. When DiCaprio, after another family blowout in one scene, said: "You should be happy to have a husband like me. Now come here and kiss me," Robbie didn't miss a beat. And while she really did want to kiss the actor who'd been her childhood idol, she walked over and delivered a sharp slap across his face – even though it wasn't in the script. After that, Scorsese had no doubt who would play Jordan Belfort's wife. We covered more details about how those breakthrough auditions went for the young Australian actress here.

For The Wolf of Wall Street's Australian premiere, the actress invited all her family except her grandparents – Margot worried they wouldn't handle seeing their beloved granddaughter in the film's steamy scenes. She walked the red carpet with her mom by her side.

After collaborating with Martin Scorsese, Margot became the talk of the town; she started gracing glossy magazine covers, particularly "Esquire," and shot to the top of Hollywood's sexiest stars rankings.

After that, Margot became one of the most sought-after actresses

In 2014, the actress expanded her international reach – she starred in "Suite Française," a UK-France-Belgium co-production. 2015 proved equally busy: three films featuring Robbie hit the big screen simultaneously: "Z for Zachariah," "The Big Short," and "Focus," while the young star gained experience working alongside Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, and Will Smith.

After filming Focus, Margot Robbie and Will Smith became good friends

Fans eagerly awaited her upcoming films, especially anticipating the adventure blockbuster "The Legend of Tarzan," where Robbie's co-stars included Alexander Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson, and the superhero flick "Suicide Squad" featuring Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, and Will Smith – already familiar to her from "Focus" – plus her friend Cara Delevingne.

Margot Robbie at the world premiere of Suicide Squad

"Suicide Squad" disappointed most viewers: the Joker felt bland, character stories got muddled. Everyone except Harley Quinn. Her character turned out so vibrant and memorable that the following Halloween, dressing "Harley-style" – pink and blue pigtails, tiny shorts, and a baseball bat – became the most popular costume choice.

For her leading role in the biographical drama "I, Tonya," Margot Robbie earned her first Oscar nomination. Though the statuette went to Frances McDormand, the film about Tonya Harding – the scandalous figure skater willing to play dirty and destroy lives for victory – received high praise from both audiences and critics.

The actress played a fellow performer with a tragic fate, actress Sharon Tate (Roman Polanski's wife, brutally murdered by hippie drug addicts in 1969) in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."

Before filming, Brad Pitt told me that no set would be as fun as Tarantino's. And he was right! He completely ignores professional hierarchy – Quentin befriends everyone.

Many viewers, especially women, complained that while Robbie appears frequently on screen, her character has very few lines. Tarantino's no stranger to sexism accusations, and he responded to all criticism with: "That's your assumption." Margot replied: "But I'm mostly alone on screen! I'm not going to talk to myself. Plus, it's a great opportunity to honor Sharon's memory – without words."

In February 2020, "Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn" hit theaters – the first superhero team film directed by a woman. Director Cathy Yan helmed the action flick, marking her second feature film. Margot Robbie didn't just produce the movie; she actively shaped the story from the ground up. The plot follows Robbie's character struggling through depression after a brutal breakup with the Joker, chopping off her hair and assembling a team of equally fierce women.

In 2020, Margot Robbie earned an Oscar nomination for her role in the biographical drama "Bombshell," where she sparkled alongside Hollywood heavyweights Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman.

2021 brought the premiere of "The Suicide Squad," with Margot Robbie reprising her role as Harley Quinn. She was simultaneously working on "Gotham City Sirens" and the crime drama "Dreamland."

Margot still considers everything happening in her life surreal: "I have to pinch myself constantly to make sure I'm not dreaming. I'm fully aware of how solid my position is." She credits three pillars for her success: professional ethics, sharp instincts, and a reliable team. "Plus a dash of talent and luck," Margot jokes.

In 2022, Margot was busy shooting at least three feature projects. First up was the detective thriller "Amsterdam," which assembled a truly stellar cast: alongside Margot Robbie, it featured Christian Bale, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert De Niro, and Rami Malek. She also worked with Brad Pitt on the drama "Babylon," and alongside Maya Hawke in Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City."

Barbie

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starred in "Barbie," which hit theaters in July 2023.

Margot didn't just play the iconic toy – she bought the film rights from Mattel and became one of the movie's producers. The casting process was intense: Gal Gadot, Timothée Chalamet, and Saoirse Ronan were all in the running. Eventually, Ryan Gosling landed the role of Ken, while Margot kept the lead for herself.

According to Variety, Robbie's salary was $12.5 million – a 2023 record for Hollywood actresses.

At the London premiere, Robbie showed up in perfect 60s Barbie replicas: a hot pink mini and a rose-colored dress with fur trim.

Margot Robbie in a pale pink 60s-style evening gown stands against a Barbie sign backdrop — Margot Robbie at the Barbie premiere in London

And the world went absolutely crazy for Greta Gerwig's pink phenomenon. The film became a box office sensation, raking in $1.5 billion worldwide. Sure, the Golden Globe-nominated "Barbie" didn't take home the prize, but honestly, nobody seemed too bothered.

What's fascinating is that "Barbie" opened the same weekend as the biographical drama "Oppenheimer" starring Cillian Murphy. This sparked endless internet memes, with people debating which movie to see first, giving birth to "Barbenheimer" – the ultimate summer 2023 cinema showdown.

A collage of photos of Margot Robbie in the movie Barbie and Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer — Barbenheimer became an internet meme

In January 2024, Margot got real about her fears that audiences might be getting tired of her, and she's been thinking about taking a career break. Meanwhile, she and stylist Andrew Mukamal were prepping "Barbie: The World Tour" book for a spring release – with the star herself gracing the cover as the legendary doll.

LuckyChap, The Sims Movie, and a Pirate Film

Spring 2024 brought news that LuckyChap, the production company owned by Margot and her husband, would tackle an adaptation of the cult simulator The Sims. Then in May, Robbie's involvement in two "Pirates of the Caribbean" universe projects was officially confirmed: a reboot of the classic series with a new cast and a separate spin-off starring Margot in the lead role.

Back in November 2022, the actress candidly told Vanity Fair that Disney had buried her pirate project. Working with writer Christina Hodson, she'd been developing a female-centered take on the famous franchise, but the studio changed its mind. "We had an idea and we were developing it for a while, years ago, to have more of a female-led – not totally female-led, but just a different kind of story – which we thought would've been really cool, but I guess they don't want to do it," Margot didn't hide her disappointment.

However, in May 2024, producer Jerry Bruckheimer breathed new life into hopes: apparently, Disney was still interested in the Robbie project. "We're talking about two different films. We hope to get both made, and Disney is very interested in making the one with Margot as well," he stated.

The Sims project, meanwhile, was also gaining momentum. In March, it was revealed that Kate Herron (director of the "Loki" series) would direct, with a screenplay co-written with Briony Redman. By September, Electronic Arts officially confirmed their collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios. EA Vice President Kate Gorman promised fans "a lot of lore" and hinted that the film would definitely feature ice bunnies and pools without ladders – memes that every The Sims fan knows.

That same September, Chanel announced Margot as the new face of the legendary No. 5 fragrance, replacing Marion Cotillard. Robbie couldn't hide her excitement about joining the iconic brand. In October, the luxurious "See You at 5" advertising campaign launched, directed by Luca Guadagnino himself and featuring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie – creating a true cinematic story about the near-encounter of two lovers.

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Chanel Ad

Margot Robbie's Personal Life

The actress has never hidden the names of her boyfriends. Margot's first love was Matthew Thompson, who later became director of construction company Coastech Constructions in the star's hometown of Gold Coast. They met back in elementary school. In an interview with a local publication, the young man said that "being a Hollywood starlet's first love is pretty cool!" Robbie and Thompson often meet up when the star returns home.

Margot Robbie's first boyfriend was her classmate Matthew Thompson

After moving to Los Angeles, the actress dated a guy named Mark, a college student, but this relationship was apparently short-lived since by 2012 the press was already linking Robbie and DiCaprio. The New York Post reported that Hollywood's most eligible bachelor spent the night at the actress's apartment, but the "The Wolf of Wall Street" stars refused to comment on this information.

Have DiCaprio and Margot Robbie met in real life? The mystery

On the set of "Z for Zachariah," Margot met art director Henry Aitken. The couple dated for several months, but after filming wrapped, the young people broke up.

Margot Robbie and her ex-boyfriend Gary Aitken

The actress found new love on the set of the drama "Suite Française." Her new romance was with Tom Ackerley – the third assistant director.

In 2016 Margot Robbie married Tom Ackerley

The wedding ceremony took place in December 2016, after three years of romance that survived the harsh test of Margot's sudden rise to fame. The lovebirds tied the knot in the actress's homeland, Australia. Only the couple's closest friends and family attended the wedding.

Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie pose together at a social event — Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie

Margot hated questions about when she and her husband would have children, because everyone seemed eager to know about this aspect of her life.

To be honest, I'm not ready to become a mother yet. It's better to realize this and not rush than to try to meet someone else's expectations. My maximum right now is pets.

However, summer 2024 brought fans of the actress a surprise – Margot was spotted with a rounded belly during her romantic vacation with Tom Ackerley in Italy. In October, they welcomed a son.

Margot Robbie Now

After welcoming her son, Margot has been keeping a much lower profile, focusing entirely on family life. She skipped the 2025 Oscars, Met Gala, and other high-profile events. "This is the longest period I haven't been filming," the actress said before giving birth. "Since we wrapped 'Barbie' in October 2022, it's been over a year now. Apart from COVID, this has never happened to me before."

But her production work at LuckyChap has been going full steam ahead. 2023 saw the release of Emerald Fennell's controversial "Saltburn" starring Barry Keoghan. At Sundance 2024, the studio premiered Megan Park's comedy "My Old Ass" with Aubrey Plaza in the lead role.

Robbie's first acting project after "Barbie" is "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey," a romantic fantasy from director Kogonada pairing Margot with Colin Farrell. Set for a September 2025 release, it follows two strangers who embark on a journey through doors leading to their past.

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell standing next to each other in a cozy room with soft warm lighting — Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell in "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey"

In February 2026, audiences will see Margot as Catherine Earnshaw in Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights." Her co-star is Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. Filming took place in the UK from January through April 2025.

In 2025, Margot's net worth was estimated at $75 million – "Barbie's" success brought her around $50 million including profit participation. And while the actress has temporarily stepped back from the spotlight, her production empire LuckyChap continues conquering Hollywood. Motherhood, it seems, has only strengthened Robbie's determination to reach new heights – this time as both mom and businesswoman.

Mary Morales

I started to follow Margot`s work just after `The Wolf of Wall Street`. I like how she transform for the roles keeping her intelligence even in the bed scenes.

2021-05-08 11:09:18
Todd Bell

It`s a pleasure to see that Margot in spite of all the canons of Hollywood she has a feminine forms and natural smile.

2021-04-13 08:19:49
Emily King

In my view because of Margot the movie about Joker is not that bad. She is super talented and charming!!!

2021-03-30 22:22:09
Robert Nicholas Perry

Beautiful Margot in spite of her young age looks tired and aged. I`m disappointed.

2021-03-30 09:57:05
Gladys Robinson

Margot is very beautiful and magnificent actress! In spite of she had no money and patron, she was able to came on the top of Hollywood.

2021-03-03 16:45:24

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