Margot Robbie is one of the most popular actresses in the world. She has starred in some of the biggest movies of the past decade, including The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, and I, Tonya. She is also a producer and has her own production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
Robbie was born in Australia and started her career by appearing in Australian independent films. She made her Hollywood debut in 2009 with the film Confessions of a Shopaholic. Since then, she has gone on to star in many major films and has received critical acclaim for her work in both independent and studio films.
Table of Contents:
1. Early Life and Career
2. Breakout Role in The Wolf of Wall Street
3. Work in Hollywood
4. Work as a Producer
5. What the Future Holds
6. Margot Robbie Quotes
1. Early Life and Career
Margot Robbie was born in Dalby, Queensland, Australia, on July 2, 1990. She is the second of four children born to Doug and Sarie Robbie. Her father is a former professional rugby league player and her mother is a physiotherapist.
Robbie grew up on her family’s farm in Gold Coast, Australia. She attended school at Somerset College. After graduating from high school, she moved to Melbourne to pursue an acting career.
Robbie started her career by appearing in Australian independent films. Her first film role was in the independent film I.C.U. in 2009. She also had a small role in the film Vigilante in 2008.
In 2010, Robbie had a role in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. She played the character Donna Freedman for 78 episodes.
After appearing in Neighbours, Robbie made her Hollywood debut in the film Confessions of a Shopaholic in 2009. She had a small role in the film, which starred Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy.
2. Breakout Role in The Wolf of Wall Street
Robbie’s breakout role came in 2013 when she starred in The Wolf of Wall Street. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese and also starred Leonardo DiCaprio.
In The Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie played the role of Naomi Lapaglia, the wife of Jordan Belfort (DiCaprio). The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $390 million at the box office.
Robbie’s performance in The Wolf of Wall Street earned her critical acclaim. She was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe Award for her work in the film.
3. Work in Hollywood
After her breakout role in The Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie has gone on to star in many major Hollywood films.
In 2015, Robbie starred in the romantic comedy Focus, opposite Will Smith. The following year, she starred in The Legend of Tarzan and Suicide Squad.
In 2017, Robbie starred in the biographical drama I, Tonya. She played the lead role of Tonya Harding, a former figure skater who was embroiled in a scandal involving her ex-husband and rival skater Nancy Kerrigan.
I, Tonya was a critical and commercial success. Robbie received critical acclaim for her performance and was nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
4. Work as a Producer
In addition to her work as an actress, Robbie is also a producer. In 2014, she founded her own production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
LuckyChap Entertainment has produced a number of films, including I, Tonya, and Terminal. Robbie served as a producer on both of these films.
In 2018, Robbie was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. In 2019, she was nominated for a Producers Guild of America Award for her work on I, Tonya.
5. What the Future Holds
Margot Robbie is one of the most popular actresses in the world and her career is on the rise. She has starred in some of the biggest films of the past decade and has received critical acclaim for her work in both independent and studio films.
In the future, we can expect to see Margot Robbie starring in more major Hollywood films. She is also likely to continue her work as a producer and we can expect great things from her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
Margot Robbie Quotes
“Once people see you pulling off one role, they think you’re a safe bet to do a similar role.” — Margot Robbie
“I kind of left everyone behind in Australia – all my friends and my family and I had to break up with my boyfriend.” — Margot Robbie
“There are those who build careers and companies just out of being popular on Instagram, but there’s nothing behind them.” — Margot Robbie
“Every time I see a piano, I have this urge to play it.” — Margot Robbie
“New York is the coolest city. The place just never sleeps. It’s amazing.” — Margot Robbie
“I became an actor so I can show you characters and never have to show you me.” — Margot Robbie
“Someone told me that you could learn to sing, and that there are muscles that if you build, you will sing.” — Margot Robbie
“When you look at movies, the lead girl is always gorgeous and thin. There is a stereotype that you need to look a certain way and when you get in the business you really feel the pressure.” — Margot Robbie
“The ’60s are my favorite decade – with the Cold War, the women’s movement. And then there’s the music, the fashion, the clothes, the hair.” — Margot Robbie
“I know that my look is more ‘toothpaste model’ as opposed to artsy, which sucks because I can play those roles.” — Margot Robbie
“I try to remind myself that all of this could be over tomorrow, because I could wake up and magically be 35 feet tall and not be able to act in movies anymore.” — Margot Robbie
“Playing a bad guy is always more fun than playing the good guy.” — Margot Robbie
“It’s fascinating to see how versatile New York City is. It lends itself to being so many different places!” — Margot Robbie
“I was always very dramatic – my family would probably use the word ‘dramatic’ – as a child; always putting on performances, making everyone come watch, and pay to watch. I was very business-savvy as a child.” — Margot Robbie
“I just try to keep healthy more so than trying to be thin.” — Margot Robbie
“No one in my family had ever done anything acting-wise or entertainment industry-wise.” — Margot Robbie
“Obviously social media has had a massive impact on the fame game, but not in a positive way. But it can be for some.” — Margot Robbie
“Everyone’s like, ‘overnight sensation.’ It’s not overnight. It’s years of hard work.” — Margot Robbie
“I love flying so much. I even airplane food. No one bothers you and your phone never goes off and you can’t have emails go through. It’s undisturbed.” — Margot Robbie
“There is something about being people from your home country in a different country. It bonds you together.” — Margot Robbie
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