Margot Robbie is one of the most prominent actresses in Hollywood, having appeared in numerous high-profile blockbusters and winning numerous awards and nominations throughout her career. From her iconic portrayal of Harley Quinn in DC movies such as The Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey, to her critically acclaimed and star-making performance as Tonya Yarding in I, Tonya, the Australian actress has become a household name.
Real Name/Full Name | Margot Elise Robbie |
Date Of Birth | July 02, 1990 |
Age | 34 years old |
Birthplace | Dalby, Queensland, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Religion | Christian |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Height | 5 feet 6 inch |
Weight | 57 kg |
Spouse | Tom Ackerley |
Siblings | Cameron Robbie, Lachlan Robbie, and Anya. |
Profession | Actor, Voice Cast, and Producer |
Net worth | $60 million. |
Biography
The birthplace and upbringing of Margot Elise Robbie is Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia where she was born on July 2, 1990. Sarie Kesser, her single mother, was responsible for raising her, who grew up with two brothers named Lachlan and Cameron, and a sister named Anya. While studying drama at Somerset College, Margot Robbie worked at multiple jobs as a 16-year-old. She relocated to Melbourne one year later to pursue her acting career.
During her teenage years, she attended Somerset College for high school and worked three jobs simultaneously.
Personal Life
She began dating Tom Ackerley in 2014. They met while working on the sets of ‘Suite Française’, where Ackerley was the third assistant director. They got hitched in Byron Bay during a private ceremony without much fanfare in December 2016.
Career
After completing her studies, Margot starred in Vigilante (2008) for the first time. Director Aash Aaron found her performance impressive and offered her the lead role in his next film, I.C.U. (2009). After that, the blonde beauty left TV behind and concentrated on her Hollywood dream. Charlotte in About Time (2013) and Naomi in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) left an impression on both audiences and critics.
In 2016 and 2017, she made appearances in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016), The Legend of Tarzan (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), and Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017). She is best known for playing the lead role of Tonya Harding, a figure skater, in I, Tonya (2018). Margot got her first Academy Award nomination, which was also accepted by the Golden Globes, SAGs, and BAFTAs.
In Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), she made a return as Harley Quinn in 2020. She continued her career by starring in the films Babylon (2022) and Amsterdam (2022).
The role of Barbie (2023) in the blockbuster film was one Margot stumbled upon by accident. Initially taken on as a producer, it was suggested by writer and director Greta Gerwig that Margot take the leading role of Barbie, believing she was the perfect fit for the role.
Several prestigious awards have been nominated for her performance in the movie ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’. The Empire Awards in the ‘Best Female Newcomer’ category awarded her the prize in 2014. Her performance in ‘Suicide Squad’ is regarded as her finest performance to date. In 2016, she won the Critics’ Choice Award for her portrayal of Harley Quinn, the supervillain, and in 2017, she won the People’s Choice Award for her performance.
Margot Robbie Movies & TV Shows
Movies & TV Shows | Year |
Review With Myles Barlow | 2008 |
The Elephant Princess (TV Series) | 2008 |
Vigilante | 2008 |
I.C.U. | 2009 |
Pan Am (TV Series) | 2011 |
Honest Trailers (TV Series) | 2012 |
About Time | 2013 |
The Wolf of Wall Street | 2013 |
Suite Française | 2014 |
Focus | 2015 |
Z for Zachariah | 2015 |
The Big Short | 2015 |
The FalconCast Awards | 2016 |
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | 2016 |
The Legend of Tarzan | 2016 |
Suicide Squad | 2016 |
Goodbye Christopher Robin | 2017 |
I, Tonya | 2017 |
Tourism Australia: Dundee – The Son of a Legend Returns Home | 2018 |
Peter Rabbit (voice) | 2018 |
Flopsy Turvy (voice) | 2018 |
Terminal | 2018 |
Slaughterhouse Rulez | 2018 |
Mary Queen of Scots | 2018 |
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood | 2019 |
Dollface (TV Series) | 2019 |
Godfather of Harlem (TV Series) | 2019 |
Bombshell | 2019 |
Dreamland | 2019 |
Megan Thee Stallion & Normani: Diamonds | 2020 |
Birds of Prey | 2020 |
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (voice) | 2021 |
The Suicide Squad | 2021 |
Amsterdam | 2022 |
Under Cover | 2022 |
Babylon | 2022 |
Asteroid City | 2023 |
Barbie | 2023 |
Net Worth
Margot Robbie’s net worth is $60 million, making her an Australian actress. Margot Robbie started her career in Australia, but it wasn’t until she moved to the United States that she became widely recognized. Over the years, she has shown exceptional flexibility by portraying diverse characters, many of which have been historical figures in biopics.
Conclusion
Margot’s various endeavors led to the earning of $24 million between September 2018 and September 2019. During that period, she was paid enough to become one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.