History of Margot Robbie in Timeline
Margot Robbie is a highly acclaimed Australian actress and producer recognized for her versatility in both mainstream and independent cinema. She has received numerous award nominations, including three Academy Awards, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the film industry. Robbie's influence extends beyond acting, as evidenced by her inclusion in Time's 100 most influential people in 2017. In 2023, Forbes named her the highest-paid actress worldwide, highlighting her significant impact and success.
1933: Setting of Amsterdam
The movie "Amsterdam", starring Margot Robbie, is based on the 1933 Business Plot.
1948: Preparation for Barbie film
In preparation for the Barbie film, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie watched old Technicolor musicals such as "The Red Shoes" (1948).
1964: Preparation for Barbie film
In preparation for the Barbie film, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie watched old Technicolor musicals such as "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" (1964).
1969: Setting of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
The movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", in which Margot Robbie played Sharon Tate, is set in Los Angeles in 1969, using the Tate–LaBianca murders as a backdrop to the story of a fading character actor and his stunt double.
July 1990: Margot Robbie was born
On July of 1990, Margot Elise Robbie was born in Dalby, Queensland, to Doug Robbie and Sarie Kessler.
1994: Assault on Nancy Kerrigan
In 1994, the assault on Nancy Kerrigan occurred, an event connected to Tonya Harding, which served as the basis for the 2017 film I, Tonya starring Margot Robbie.
2004: Release of Irène Némirovsky's novel Suite Française
In 2004, Irène Némirovsky's novel Suite Française, which was adapted into a film starring Margot Robbie in 2015, was released.
June 2008: Began playing Donna Freedman in Neighbours
In June 2008, Margot Robbie began playing Donna Freedman in the television soap opera Neighbours, initially as a guest character before being promoted to the regular cast.
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 an appearance in The Elephant Princess.
2008: Career on Neighbours begins
In 2008, Margot Robbie started her acting career on the Australian television series Neighbours, where she became a regular cast member.
2011: Landed role in Pan Am
In 2011, Margot Robbie landed the role of Laura Cameron in the period drama series Pan Am after arriving in America.
2011: Move to the US and leads in Pan Am
In 2011, Robbie moved to the United States and secured a leading role in the television series Pan Am.
2012: Pan Am concludes
In 2012, the television series Pan Am, in which Robbie played a leading role, concluded.
2013: Named one of Vanity Fair's breakthrough actors
For her role in "The Wolf of Wall Street", Vanity Fair named Margot Robbie one of its breakthrough actors of 2013.
2013: Appearance in About Time and breakthrough with The Wolf of Wall Street
In 2013, Margot Robbie appeared in About Time and achieved her breakthrough role as Naomi Lapaglia in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street, receiving positive reviews for her performance.
2013: Breakthrough 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: Meeting Tom Ackerley on Suite Française
In 2013, Margot Robbie met British assistant director Tom Ackerley on the set of "Suite Française".
2014: Co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment
In 2014, Margot Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment.
2014: Moving to London
In 2014, Margot Robbie moved to London with Tom Ackerley, Sophia Kerr, and Josey McNamara. Later that year, Robbie and Ackerley began a romantic relationship.
2014: Fundraising for the Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2014, Margot Robbie participated in a fundraising event to support the Motion Picture & Television Fund, which aids individuals in the film and television industries with limited resources.
2014: Featured on AskMen's Top 99 Women
In 2014, Margot Robbie was featured on AskMen's Top 99 Women, ranking among the top ten.
2014: LuckyChap Entertainment founded
In 2014, Margot Robbie, along with Tom Ackerley, Sophia Kerr, and Josey McNamara, founded LuckyChap Entertainment with the aim of producing more female-driven projects.
2015: Appeared in four films
In 2015, Margot Robbie appeared in four films including Focus, Suite Française and Z for Zachariah.
2015: Raising money through BGC Global Charity Day
In 2015, Margot Robbie helped raise $12 million through the BGC Global Charity Day fundraising event, which donates money to various charities worldwide.
2015: Leading role in Z for Zachariah and cameo in The Big Short
In 2015, Robbie had her first leading role in Z for Zachariah and made a cameo appearance in The Big Short, explaining subprime mortgages while in a bathtub.
2015: Pitching Birds of Prey to Warner Bros.
Margot Robbie pitched the idea for what would become the movie "Birds of Prey" to Warner Bros. in 2015. She spent the next three years developing the project under her production company, making an effort to hire a female director and screenwriter.
October 2016: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In October 2016, Margot Robbie hosted the season 42 premiere of NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL), which achieved strong season premiere ratings.
October 2016: Supporting same-sex marriage on Saturday Night Live
In October 2016, while hosting "Saturday Night Live", Margot Robbie advocated for same-sex marriage in Australia by wearing a T-shirt that read "Say 'I Do' Down Under".
December 2016: Wedding to Tom Ackerley
In December 2016, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley married in a private wedding ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia.
2016: Roles in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and The Legend of Tarzan
In 2016, Margot Robbie appeared in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and played Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan, ensuring her character was not a damsel in distress.
2016: Supporting Refugees
In 2016, Margot Robbie joined other celebrities and UN Refugee Agency staff in a petition to support families fleeing conflict and persecution. She also joined Oxfam's "I Hear You" project and donated over $50,000 to UNICEF's "Children First" campaign for refugee children.
2016: Portrayal of Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad and hosted SNL
In 2016, Margot Robbie portrayed Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, marking the first live-action portrayal of the DC Comics villain, and hosted the season 42 premiere of Saturday Night Live (SNL).
2016: Named FHM's Sexiest Woman in the World, Brand Ambassador
In 2016, Margot Robbie was placed at number one on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list. Since then, she has been chosen as an ambassador for brands such as Calvin Klein, Nissan, and Chanel.
2016: Starring roles in The Legend of Tarzan and Suicide Squad
In 2016, Robbie achieved wider recognition with starring roles as Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan and as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, marking her entry into the DC Extended Universe films.
2017: Appeared in Goodbye Christopher Robin
In 2017, Margot Robbie appeared in Goodbye Christopher Robin, a biographical drama about the lives of Winnie-the-Pooh creator A. A. Milne and his family.
2017: Forbes 30 Under 30 list, 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. Martin Scorsese wrote the article in Time, praising her talent and audacity.
2017: Starred in and produced I, Tonya
In 2017, Margot Robbie starred in and produced I, Tonya, a sports black comedy based on the life of figure skater Tonya Harding, receiving critical acclaim and numerous award nominations for her performance.
2017: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people
In 2017, Margot Robbie was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, highlighting her impact and prominence in the industry.
2017: Critical acclaim for I, Tonya
In 2017, Robbie received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Tonya Harding in the biopic I, Tonya.
2018: Fundraising for the Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2018, Margot Robbie joined a fundraising event in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund, which assists people in the film and television industries with limited or no resources.
2018: Pledging Support to Time's Up Initiative
In 2018, Margot Robbie pledged to support the Time's Up initiative, which aims to protect women from harassment and discrimination.
2018: Voice role of Flopsy Rabbit in Peter Rabbit, Mary Queen of Scots release
In 2018, Margot Robbie voiced Flopsy Rabbit in "Peter Rabbit". She also starred as Queen Elizabeth I in the historical drama "Mary Queen of Scots", receiving BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for her performance. In addition to those roles, she starred in the neo-noir thriller "Terminal" and the comedy-horror "Slaughterhouse Rulez".
2018: Ranked among the best-dressed women 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: Portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots
In 2018, Robbie garnered acclaim for her performance as Queen Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots.
2018: Obtaining the rights for Barbie
In 2018, as a producer, Margot Robbie bought the rights from Mattel for a film about the Barbie fashion doll.
February 2019: Last Brand Ambassador Picked by Karl Lagerfeld
In February 2019, Karl Lagerfeld picked Margot Robbie as his last brand ambassador before his death.
2019: Forbes' Highest-Paid Actresses
In 2019, Forbes ranked Margot Robbie among the world's highest-paid actresses, with annual earnings of $23.5 million.
2019: Hulu series Dollface released
In 2019, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Robbie, produced the Hulu series Dollface.
2019: Starring in Bombshell
In 2019, Margot Robbie starred as Kayla Pospisil in the drama "Bombshell", a character based on Fox News employees. She received nominations for her performance in "Bombshell" at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
2019: Dreamland release, Dollface production begins, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere
In 2019, Margot Robbie starred in "Dreamland", began executive producing "Dollface", and portrayed Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Robbie prepared for the role by meeting Tate's family, watching her films, and reading Roman Polanski's autobiography.
2019: Roles in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Bombshell
In 2019, Robbie starred as Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and as a Fox News employee in Bombshell, earning an Academy Award nomination for the latter.
2020: Produced Promising Young Woman
In 2020, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Robbie, produced the film Promising Young Woman.
2020: Fundraising for the Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2020, Margot Robbie participated in another fundraising event for the Motion Picture & Television Fund, supporting people in the film and television industries.
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 female ensemble action film to Warner Bros. in 2015 and spent three years developing the project under her production company, hiring a female director and screenwriter.
April 2021: Receiving the RAD Impact Award
In April 2021, Margot Robbie was awarded the inaugural RAD Impact Award for her philanthropy. She shared the prize with Youngcare, donating funds to a project benefiting young people with extensive care needs.
2021: Netflix miniseries Maid released
In 2021, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Robbie, produced the Netflix miniseries Maid.
2021: Reprising Flopsy Rabbit in Peter Rabbit 2, The Suicide Squad Release
In 2021, Margot Robbie reprised her voice role as Flopsy Rabbit in "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway". She also starred as Quinn in "The Suicide Squad", which was released both theatrically and on HBO Max due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She also served as an executive producer for the Netflix miniseries "Maid".
2021: Named one of The Hollywood Reporter's 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, Amsterdam and Babylon releases
In 2022, Margot Robbie reprised her role as Donna Freedman in the final episode of "Neighbours". She starred in "Amsterdam" and played Nellie LaRoy in "Babylon", earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. She studied the works of Clara Bow in preparation for her role in Babylon.
2022: Dollface series ended
In 2022, Margot Robbie's comedy series "Dollface", which she executive produced, concluded its run on Hulu.
2022: Starring role in Babylon
In 2022, Robbie starred as an aspiring actress in the period film Babylon.
2022: Hulu series Dollface ends
In 2022, the Hulu series Dollface, produced by LuckyChap Entertainment, concluded.
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: Produced Saltburn
In 2023, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Robbie, produced the film Saltburn.
2023: Asteroid City, Barbie release, and Saltburn production
In 2023, Margot Robbie appeared in "Asteroid City", starred in and produced "Barbie", and produced "Saltburn". "Barbie" became her highest-grossing release.
2023: World's highest-paid actress
In 2023, Margot Robbie was named the world's highest-paid actress by Forbes, recognizing her financial success and status in the entertainment industry.
2023: Starring in Barbie and Academy Award nomination for Best Picture
In 2023, Robbie starred as the titular fashion doll in the fantasy comedy Barbie, which became her highest-grossing release, and she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture as its producer.
August 2024: Expecting First Child
In August 2024, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley revealed that they were expecting their first child, a son.
2024: Named world's highest-paid actress by Forbes
In 2024, Forbes named Margot Robbie the world's highest-paid actress for 2023, with earnings of $78 million.
2024: Release of My Old Ass at Sundance Film Festival
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival marked the release of "My Old Ass", a comedy film produced by Margot Robbie.
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