10 facts about Margot Robbie that you didn't know (11 photos)
Margot Robbie is undoubtedly one of the most talented and versatile actresses in Hollywood. She starred in blockbusters such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and the highly successful film Barbie. Despite the fact that the Australian-born diva has been in the film industry for several years, even the most ardent fans do not know something about her.
1. She is a successful producer
Margot, along with her husband Tom Ackerley, created the production company LuckyChap Entertainment, which is focused on the production of women's films. One of the most striking examples is the film "Promising Young Woman" starring Carey Mulligan. The film was directed, written and produced by Emirald Fennell. The film earned 5 nominations at the 93rd Academy Awards. By the way, Robbie is also one of the producers of the acclaimed "Barbie".
2. Writes letters skillfully
Margot prefers not the most modern way of communicating with directors - she writes them real letters. That's how she got a role in the TV series Neighbors. Tarantino became interested in her in the same way and played Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
3. The family did not immediately accept her choice.
Robbie's family is far from the film industry. Initially, her parents did not take her hobby seriously and did not support her. A future celebrity once heard: “This is all fun, but when are you going to find a real job?”
4. She loves to travel
Many celebrities love to travel and tend to tell fans about their fabulous vacations. However, Robbie and her husband are not one of them. They even have a secret place in the center of Europe, where they periodically relax and then return to the hustle and bustle of acting and producing.
5. Grateful daughter
Mom supported Margot with all her might on the path to fame. Sari Kessler raised four children alone, so she even had to mortgage her house to help her daughter financially. Robbie wrote down every dollar her mom gave her. Moreover, she still keeps these records! She gave her first significant salary to her mother, or rather, paid off her mortgage loan.
6. Margot Robbie went to circus school
Mom sent Margot to circus school. At the age of eight, the girl learned to do trapeze jumps and received a certificate.
7. She was included in the list of the highest paid actresses in 2019
The role of Naomi Lapaglia, the wife of the main character in the film “The Wolf of Wall Street”, made Margot famous. Of course, as the actress moved on to even bigger roles like Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey, her fees skyrocketed. According to some reports, Robbie received about $12.5 million for Barbie.
In an interview, the actress said that she still sleeps with her favorite toy - a stuffed rabbit named Bunny. Of course, her husband Tom Ackerley is not very happy about this neighborhood. But what kind of compromises do you have to make for the sake of love?
8. Still keeps a childhood toy
In an interview, the actress said that she still sleeps with her favorite toy - a stuffed rabbit named Bunny. Of course, her husband Tom Ackerley is not very happy about this neighborhood. But what kind of compromises do you have to make for the sake of love?
9. Started working at age 16
When Margot Robbie was 16 years old, she joined the cast of the film I See You. According to the star, she learned about the casting from a friend who worked on the film. At that time she did not yet have an agent, and this role became a great success for her.
10. Big Harry Potter fan
Margot has been a fan of JK Rowling's fictional world since childhood. She even got a Deathly Hallows tattoo and admits that she dreamed of Harry Potter glasses. And her husband Ackerley participated in the filming of the film "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Of course, he was not the main character, but he still appeared in two scenes as a Slytherin student.