History of Margot Robbie in Timeline
Margot Robbie is a highly successful Australian actress and producer known for her roles in both mainstream and independent films. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Award nominations. Robbie was recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2017 and was named the world's highest-paid actress by Forbes in 2023, highlighting her significant impact and success in the entertainment industry.
1933: Historical Basis of Amsterdam
In 1933, the Business Plot, on which the movie Amsterdam was based, took place.
1948: Inspiration for Barbie movie: The Red Shoes
In 1948, the movie The Red Shoes, which served as inspiration for the Barbie movie Margot Robbie acted in, was released.
1964: Inspiration for Barbie movie: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
In 1964, the movie The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, which served as inspiration for the Barbie movie Margot Robbie acted in, was released.
1969: Setting of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 1969, the movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, in which Margot Robbie acted, was set in 1969 Los Angeles.
July 1990: Margot Robbie's Birth
In July 1990, Margot Elise Robbie was born in Dalby, Queensland, Australia.
1994: Assault on Nancy Kerrigan
In 1994, the assault on Nancy Kerrigan occurred, which became part of the storyline in the 2017 film I, Tonya, starring Margot Robbie.
2004: Suite Française Novel Release
In 2004, Irène Némirovsky's novel, Suite Française, was released. It was later adapted into a film starring Margot Robbie in 2015.
June 2008: Joins Neighbours as Donna Freedman
In June 2008, Margot Robbie began playing Donna Freedman on the television soap opera Neighbours, initially as a guest character before being promoted to the regular cast.
2008: Television Debut on Neighbours
In 2008, Margot Robbie began her career on the Australian television series Neighbours.
2008: Television Debut in City Homicide
In 2008, Margot Robbie made her television debut with a guest role in the drama series City Homicide, followed by a two-episode arc in The Elephant Princess.
2011: Joins Pan Am
In 2011, Margot Robbie moved to the United States and took a lead role in the television series Pan Am.
2012: Pan Am Ends
In 2012, the television series Pan Am, starring Margot Robbie, ended.
2013: Appears in About Time and The Wolf of Wall Street
In 2013, Margot Robbie appeared in the romantic comedy About Time and had her breakthrough role as Naomi Lapaglia in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street.
2013: Breakthrough Role in The Wolf of Wall Street
In 2013, Margot Robbie had her breakthrough role in Martin Scorsese's black comedy film The Wolf of Wall Street.
2013: Met Tom Ackerley
In 2013, Margot Robbie met Tom Ackerley on the set of Suite Française.
2013: Named Breakthrough Actor by Vanity Fair
In 2013, Vanity Fair named Margot Robbie one of its breakthrough actors for her role in The Wolf of Wall Street.
2014: Co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment
In 2014, Margot Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment.
2014: Featured on AskMen's Top 99 Women
In 2014, Margot Robbie featured on AskMen's Top 99 Women.
2014: Moved to London
In 2014, Margot Robbie moved to London with Tom Ackerley and LuckyChap Entertainment co-founders. She and Ackerley also began a romantic relationship.
2014: Support of Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2014, Margot Robbie participated in a fundraising event to support the Motion Picture & Television Fund.
2015: Appears in Four Films
In 2015, Margot Robbie appeared in four films, including Focus, Suite Française, Z for Zachariah, and The Big Short.
2015: Raised Funds Through BGC Global Charity Day
In 2015, Margot Robbie helped raise $12 million through the BGC Global Charity Day fundraising event.
2015: Pitching Birds of Prey to Warner Bros
In 2015, Margot Robbie pitched the idea for 'Birds of Prey' to Warner Bros.
2015: Leading Role in Z for Zachariah and Cameo in The Big Short
In 2015, Margot Robbie took on her first leading role in Z for Zachariah and made a cameo appearance in The Big Short, explaining subprime mortgages in a bathtub.
October 2016: Hosts Saturday Night Live
In October 2016, Margot Robbie hosted the season 42 premiere of NBC's Saturday Night Live, achieving the series' strongest season premiere ratings in eight years.
October 2016: Supported Same-Sex Marriage on Saturday Night Live
In October 2016, while hosting Saturday Night Live, Margot Robbie showed her support for same-sex marriage in Australia.
December 2016: Married Tom Ackerley
In December 2016, Margot Robbie married Tom Ackerley in a private wedding ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia.
2016: Stars in The Legend of Tarzan and Suicide Squad
In 2016, Margot Robbie achieved wider recognition with starring roles as Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan and as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad.
2016: Featured on AskMen's Top 99 Women and FHM's 100 Sexiest Women
In 2016, Margot Robbie featured on AskMen's Top 99 Women and was placed at number one on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list.
2016: Supported Refugee Families and Children
In 2016, Margot Robbie joined a petition in support of refugee families and UNICEF's 'Children First' campaign.
2016: Stars in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and The Legend of Tarzan
In 2016, Margot Robbie starred in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and The Legend of Tarzan, where she played Jane Porter, ensuring the role was not a damsel in distress.
2017: Forbes 30 Under 30 and Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2017, Margot Robbie appeared on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
2017: Stars in Goodbye Christopher Robin
In 2017, Margot Robbie collaborated with Domhnall Gleeson in Simon Curtis' Goodbye Christopher Robin, a biographical drama about the lives of Winnie-the-Pooh creator A. A. Milne and his family.
2017: Critical Acclaim for I, Tonya
In 2017, Margot Robbie received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Tonya Harding in the biopic I, Tonya.
2017: Stars in I, Tonya
In 2017, Margot Robbie starred in I, Tonya, a sports black comedy based on the life of figure skater Tonya Harding, receiving critical acclaim and multiple award nominations for her performance.
2017: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2017, Time magazine recognized Margot Robbie as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Support of Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2018, Margot Robbie participated in a fundraising event to support the Motion Picture & Television Fund.
2018: Pledged Support for Time's Up Initiative
In 2018, Margot Robbie pledged to support the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination.
2018: Stars in Mary Queen of Scots
In 2018, Margot Robbie starred as Queen Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots, receiving further acclaim.
2018: Roles in 'Peter Rabbit', 'Terminal', 'Slaughterhouse Rulez' and 'Mary Queen of Scots'
In 2018, Margot Robbie voiced Flopsy Rabbit in 'Peter Rabbit', which was a box office success. She also starred in 'Terminal' and 'Slaughterhouse Rulez', which were critical and commercial failures. She played Queen Elizabeth I in the historical drama 'Mary Queen of Scots', receiving award nominations for her performance.
2018: Best-Dressed Woman by Net-a-Porter
In 2018, Margot Robbie was ranked as one of the best-dressed women by luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter.
2018: Acquired Rights to Barbie Movie
In 2018, as producer, Margot Robbie bought the rights from Mattel for a film about the Barbie fashion doll.
February 2019: Karl Lagerfeld ambassador
In February 2019, Margot Robbie was the last brand ambassador picked by Karl Lagerfeld before his death.
2019: Ranked Among World's Highest-Paid Actresses by Forbes
In 2019, Forbes ranked Margot Robbie among the world's highest-paid actresses, with annual earnings of $23.5 million.
2019: LuckyChap Entertainment Produces Dollface
In 2019, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Margot Robbie, produced the Hulu series Dollface.
2019: Role as Kayla Pospisil in 'Bombshell'
In 2019, Margot Robbie starred as Kayla Pospisil in 'Bombshell', a film about the sexual harassment at Fox News. She based her character's accent on Katherine Harris and received nominations for her performance.
2019: Roles in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Bombshell
In 2019, Margot Robbie starred as Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and in Bombshell, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the latter.
2019: Roles in 'Dreamland' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', Executive Producer for 'Dollface'
In 2019, Margot Robbie starred in and produced 'Dreamland', began executive producing the comedy series 'Dollface', and portrayed Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'. She prepared for the role of Sharon Tate by meeting Tate's family and friends.
2019: Best-Dressed Woman by Net-a-Porter
In 2019, Margot Robbie was ranked as one of the best-dressed women by luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter.
2020: LuckyChap Entertainment Produces Promising Young Woman
In 2020, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Margot Robbie, produced the film Promising Young Woman.
2020: Support of Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2020, Margot Robbie participated in a fundraising event to support the Motion Picture & Television Fund.
2020: Reprising Harley Quinn in 'Birds of Prey'
In 2020, Margot Robbie reprised her role as Harley Quinn in 'Birds of Prey'. She had pitched the idea for the film in 2015 and spent three years developing the project under her production company.
2020: Producer on 'Promising Young Woman'
In 2020, Margot Robbie served as a producer on 'Promising Young Woman', a film that received acclaim and an Academy Award nomination.
April 2021: Received RAD Impact Award
In April 2021, Margot Robbie was announced as the recipient of the inaugural RAD Impact Award for her philanthropy, and she shared the prize with Youngcare.
2021: LuckyChap Entertainment Produces Maid
In 2021, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Margot Robbie, produced the Netflix miniseries Maid.
2021: Voice role in 'Peter Rabbit 2' and Harley Quinn in 'The Suicide Squad'
In 2021, Margot Robbie reprised her voice role as Flopsy Rabbit in 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway'. She also made her third appearance as Harley Quinn in 'The Suicide Squad', which was simultaneously released in theaters and on HBO Max.
2021: Named One of the 100 Most Influential Women in Entertainment
In 2021, Margot Robbie was named one of the 100 most influential women in entertainment by The Hollywood Reporter.
2022: Reprising Donna Freedman in Neighbours, roles in Amsterdam and Babylon
In 2022, Margot Robbie reprised her role as Donna Freedman in the final episode of 'Neighbours'. She also starred in 'Amsterdam' and 'Babylon', with her performance in 'Babylon' receiving praise.
2022: Stars in Babylon
In 2022, Margot Robbie starred as an aspiring actress in the period film Babylon.
2022: Dollface Ends
In 2022, the Hulu series Dollface, produced by LuckyChap Entertainment, ended.
December 2023: Listed in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Women in Entertainment Power 100.
In December 2023, Margot Robbie was listed in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Women in Entertainment Power 100.
2023: Forbes' Highest-Paid Actress
In 2023, Forbes named Margot Robbie the world's highest-paid actress.
2023: LuckyChap Entertainment Produces Saltburn
In 2023, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Margot Robbie, produced the film Saltburn.
2023: Role in Asteroid City and Barbie
In 2023, Margot Robbie had a scene in 'Asteroid City' and starred in 'Barbie', which became her highest-grossing release. For her role in Barbie, she earned $12.5 million, the highest for an actress in Hollywood that year.
2023: Produced Saltburn
In 2023, Margot Robbie produced Fennell's second directorial, Saltburn.
2023: Stars in Barbie
In 2023, Margot Robbie starred as the titular fashion doll in the fantasy comedy Barbie, which became her highest-grossing release. As its producer, it earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
August 2024: Pregnancy Reveal
In August 2024, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley revealed they were expecting their first child.
October 2024: Birth of First Child
In October 2024, Margot Robbie gave birth to her first child, a son.
2024: Named Highest-Paid Actress by Forbes
In 2024, Forbes named Margot Robbie the world's highest-paid actress in 2023, with earnings of $78 million.
2024: Production of My Old Ass and upcoming films
In 2024, Margot Robbie's production, 'My Old Ass' was released at the Sundance Film Festival. She will also star in 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' and 'Wuthering Heights'.
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