Who is Margot Robbie?
Margot Elise Robbie is an Australian actress who is better known for portraying the villainous character of Harley Quinn in Warner Bros movies. Her portrayals in films like Bombshell, Tonya, Mary Queen of Scots, Birds of Prey, and The Suicide Squad remain one of her best works. From working at Subway to acting in soap operas, here is all about Margot Robbie’s life.
Margot Robbie Bio – age, height, weight, measurements, and more
Name – Margot Elise Robbie
Nickname – Maggot
Age – 32 years old in 2022
Gender – Female
Date of Birth – 2 July 1990
Zodiac sign – Cancer
Siblings – Cameron Robbie
Height – 168 cm
Weight – 56 kg
Hair color – Blonde
Eye color – Blue
Nationality – Australian
Religion – Not known
Ethnicity – Not known
Food habit – Not known
Birthplace – Dalby, Queensland, Australia
Hometown – Dalby, Queensland, Australia
Current home – Not known
Margot Robbie’s childhood, schooling, and education
Margot was born and brought up in Dalby, Queensland to Doug Robbie who was a sugarcane tycoon and also a farm owner, and Sarie Kessler, a physiotherapist on July 2, 1990. When Margot was five, her parents separated so she grew up with her mother and 3 siblings on the farm which was owned by their grandfather. She was the second youngest child in the family. In her childhood, she often put on shows as she was very energetic. That’s why her mother enrolled her in a circus school.
At school, she outshined in trapeze even at the young age of eight. She then went on to study drama. She enrolled at Somerset College in high school. Margot has been very hardworking since her teenage years. She worked three jobs as a bartender, house cleaner as well as a subway worker. After graduating, she decided to move to Melbourne and pursue her passion for acting.
Margot Robbie’s career and achievements so far
At the time of her graduation, Robbie had done just a few commercial and thriller movies. She officially started her acting career with a pair of independent films both directed by Aash Aaron around 2008. She then appeared as a guest actor in a children’s show called The Elephant Princess and City Homicide. During this time, she did many commercials too.
She then made an appearance in Neighbours soap opera. She was praised for her acting in the soap opera and continued acting till 2011. Margot decided to go to Los Angeles since she had dreamt of performing in Hollywood. There she auditioned for a show named, Pan Am. At this show, she bagged the role of Laura. In 2012, Robbie played in About Time which is a romantic film where she acted alongside Domhnall Gleeson and other big names.
In the same year, she was offered a role opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. This film earned her up to five academy award nominations. In 2015, Robbie got a chance to act opposite Will Smith in the movie Focus. In this period, she did some guest appearances as well and performed in films like Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, The Legend of Tarzan, and so on.
Finally, in 2016, Robbie was offered the role of Harley Quinn in the film Suicide Squad which is recognized as one of her best works. In the film, she starred with stars such as Viola Davis, Will Smith, and many more. Her performance won hearts and eventually compelled Warner Bros. to do a spinoff, Gotham City Siren around Harley Quinn’s character. She even earned the Critics’ Choice Award that year. In the following year, she was cast in Terminal. In 2018, she voiced animated films, Peter Rabbit and Larrikins.
Margot Robbie’s love life – relationships, husband, and more about her
Margot doesn’t talk about her personal life much. But she has openly talked about her husband. She is married to Tom Ackerley. They were in a relationship for a while. She and Tom met around 2013. Tom was an assistant director at the set of Suite Française at that time. Robbie moved to London and went on to live with Tom, Sophia Kerr, and Josey McNamara. They both eventually developed feelings for each other and got married in 2016 in Australia. As of now, the couple is living happily together. They often work together on projects to balance their relationship.
Controversies around Margot Robbie
Robbie has received criticism and she even became controversial in some parts of her career. During the promotion of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, she was portrayed heavily. Her role made fans feel cheated which further brought criticism from people who watch her. At one point, her vanity fair profile and the odd interview turned controversial. Although the actress stays away from things that could raise eyebrows. But like every celebrity, there is always something that could come out a bit strange for someone. Margot was once surrounded by the controversial Ayer cut in The Suicide Squad where fans felt was a wrong notch on the film while some had something else in their minds.
How much is Margot Robbie’s net worth in 2022?
Margot Robbie’s is estimated to be $26 million or even more. Back in 2019, Forbes described her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world. Her earnings crossed the mark of $23 million in the same year. Whereas, The Hollywood Reporter described her as some of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry. In the coming years, her current net worth is expected to go up.
The actress has received several brand endorsements throughout her career. Her brand endorsements also supplement some portion of her net worth. She got a deal to endorse brands including Nissan, Calvin Klein, Chanel, and many more. Moreover, she is pretty active in the real estate marketplace. In 2019, Robbie got a house costing about $1.8 million in Australia and a compound in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles for a whopping $5 million. In 2018, she listed one of her properties for sale at $1.2 million in Los Angeles. A year back, she purchased a property for more than $2 million. Furthermore, the actress and her director husband own a production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, and Margot herself produces films every year. So, she has a very scattered earning source.
