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Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie is a highly acclaimed Australian actress and producer known for her work in both mainstream and independent films. She has received numerous award nominations, including three Academy Awards. In 2017, Time recognized her as one of the world's most influential people, and in 2023, Forbes named her the highest-paid actress globally, highlighting her significant impact and success in the entertainment industry.

1933: 'Amsterdam' Based on 1933 Business Plot

Margot Robbie starred in David O. Russell's period comedy 'Amsterdam' based on the 1933 Business Plot.

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1948: Inspiration from 'The Red Shoes'

In preparation for the Barbie movie, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie watched old Technicolor musicals such as 'The Red Shoes' (1948).

1964: Inspiration from 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'

In preparation for the Barbie movie, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie watched old Technicolor musicals such as 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' (1964).

1969: 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' set in 1969 Los Angeles

The movie 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', in which Margot Robbie played Sharon Tate, tells the story of a fading character actor and his stunt double as they navigate New Hollywood in 1969 Los Angeles, with the Tate-LaBianca murders serving as a backdrop.

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July 1990: Margot Robbie Born

On July 2, 1990, Margot Elise Robbie was born in Dalby, Queensland, Australia.

1994: Tonya Harding Assault on Nancy Kerrigan

In 1994, the assault on Nancy Kerrigan occurred, an event connected to Tonya Harding that later inspired the film I, Tonya.

2004: Publication of Suite Française Novel

In 2004, Irène Némirovsky's novel Suite Française, which later inspired the film starring Margot Robbie, was published.

Suite Française
Suite Française

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.

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2008: Career Begins on Neighbours

In 2008, Margot Robbie began her career on the Australian television series Neighbours, marking her debut in the entertainment industry.

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2008: Television Debut in City Homicide

In 2008, Margot Robbie made her television debut in a guest role as Caitlin Brentford in the drama series City Homicide, followed by a role in The Elephant Princess.

2011: Lands 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: Regular on Neighbours and Stars in Pan Am

In 2011, Robbie was a regular on Neighbours and then moved to the United States to star in the television series Pan Am.

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2012: Pan Am Series Ends

In 2012, the television series Pan Am, starring Margot Robbie, concluded its run after one season.

2013: About Time and The Wolf of Wall Street

In 2013, Margot Robbie appeared in About Time, and achieved her breakthrough with The Wolf of Wall Street.

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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, gaining widespread recognition.

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2013: Named a 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.

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2013: Meeting Tom Ackerley

Margot Robbie met British assistant director Tom Ackerley on the set of Suite Française in 2013.

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, ranking among the top ten.

2014: Move to London and Beginning of Relationship with Ackerley

In 2014, Margot Robbie moved to London with Tom Ackerley and LuckyChap Entertainment co-founders. Later that year, she and Ackerley began a romantic relationship.

2014: Fundraising for Motion Picture & Television Fund

In 2014, Margot Robbie participated in a fundraising event in support of 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.

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2015: Leading role in Z for Zachariah

In 2015, Margot Robbie had her first leading role in Craig Zobel's post-apocalyptic drama Z for Zachariah, based on Robert C. O'Brien's book of the same name. She also made a cameo appearance in The Big Short.

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2015: Raising 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', a female ensemble action film, to Warner Bros.

October 2016: Hosts Saturday Night Live

In October 2016, Margot Robbie hosted the season 42 premiere of NBC's Saturday Night Live.

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October 2016: Support for Same-Sex Marriage on 'Saturday Night Live'

In October 2016, while hosting Saturday Night Live, Margot Robbie supported same-sex marriage in Australia by wearing a T-shirt with a rainbow map of the country.

December 2016: Marriage to Tom Ackerley

In December 2016, Margot Robbie married Tom Ackerley in a private wedding ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia.

2016: Starring Roles as Jane Porter and Harley Quinn

In 2016, Margot Robbie achieved wider recognition with starring roles as Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan and as Harley Quinn in the DC Extended Universe film Suicide Squad.

2016: Support for Refugees

In 2016, Margot Robbie joined a petition supporting families forced to flee conflict and persecution and donated to UNICEF's "Children First" campaign.

2016: Portrays Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad and Hosts Saturday Night Live

In 2016, Margot Robbie portrayed Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad and hosted the season 42 premiere of Saturday Night Live in October.

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2016: Stars in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and The Legend of Tarzan

In 2016, Margot Robbie reunited with Ficarra and Requa in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and played Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan.

2016: Named FHM's Sexiest Woman in the World and Brand Ambassador

In 2016, Margot Robbie was placed at number one on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list. Since 2016, she has been chosen as the ambassador for brands such as Calvin Klein and Nissan.

2017: Inclusion in 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.

2017: Goodbye Christopher Robin Release

In 2017, Margot Robbie collaborated with Domhnall Gleeson in Simon Curtis' Goodbye Christopher Robin, a biographical drama.

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.

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2017: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2017, Margot Robbie was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact on the film industry and popular culture.

2017: Release of I, Tonya

In 2017, Margot Robbie's film I, Tonya was released, receiving critical acclaim.

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2018: Acquiring Rights for 'Barbie' Movie

As a producer, Margot Robbie bought the rights from Mattel for a film about the Barbie doll in 2018.

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2018: Performance as Queen Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots

In 2018, Margot Robbie garnered acclaim for her performance as Queen Elizabeth I in the film Mary Queen of Scots.

2018: Fundraising for Motion Picture & Television Fund

In 2018, Margot Robbie participated in a fundraising event in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund.

2018: 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: Roles in 'Peter Rabbit', 'Terminal', 'Slaughterhouse Rulez', and 'Mary Queen of Scots'

In 2018, Margot Robbie voiced Flopsy Rabbit in 'Peter Rabbit', a box office success. She also appeared in the critically and commercially unsuccessful films 'Terminal' and 'Slaughterhouse Rulez'. Robbie's final 2018 film was 'Mary Queen of Scots', where she played Queen Elizabeth I. While the film received mixed reviews, Robbie's performance was praised, earning her BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

2018: Ranked Among 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.

February 2019: Last Brand Ambassador Picked by Karl Lagerfeld

Margot Robbie was the last brand ambassador picked by Karl Lagerfeld before his death in February 2019 for Chanel.

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: Produced Dollface

In 2019, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Margot Robbie, produced the Hulu series Dollface.

2019: Role in 'Bombshell' and Awards Nominations

In 2019, Margot Robbie starred as Kayla Pospisil in 'Bombshell', a film about sexual harassment at Fox News. Her performance received positive reviews and earned her nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, all in the Best Supporting Actress category. She also received two nominations for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performances in both 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' and 'Bombshell'.

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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 as a Fox News employee in Bombshell, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Bombshell.

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2019: Roles in 'Dreamland' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

In 2019, Margot Robbie starred in 'Dreamland' and Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', where she portrayed Sharon Tate. She prepared for the role by meeting with Tate's family and friends. 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim and commercial success.

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2020: Produced Promising Young Woman

In 2020, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Margot Robbie, produced the film Promising Young Woman.

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2020: Fundraising for Motion Picture & Television Fund

In 2020, Margot Robbie participated in a fundraising event in support of 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 female ensemble action film to Warner Bros. in 2015 and spent three years developing the project.

April 2021: Receiving the RAD Impact Award

In April 2021, Margot Robbie received the inaugural RAD Impact Award for her philanthropy and shared the prize with Youngcare.

2021: Produced Maid

In 2021, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Margot Robbie, produced the Netflix miniseries Maid.

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2021: Roles in 'Peter Rabbit 2' and 'The Suicide Squad'

In 2021, Margot Robbie reprised her voice role in 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway' and her role as Harley Quinn in 'The Suicide Squad'. She also served as an executive producer for the Netflix miniseries Maid.

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2021: Named One of the 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: Dollface Streaming

From 2019 to 2022, Margot Robbie executive produced the comedy series Dollface, which streamed on Hulu.

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'. While her performance in 'Babylon' was praised, both films were not critically successful. Some commentators labeled her as "box office poison" due to the underperformance of these movies.

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2022: Starring role in Babylon

In 2022, Margot Robbie starred as an aspiring actress in the period film Babylon.

December 2023: Named in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Women in Entertainment Power 100

In December 2023, Margot Robbie has been listed in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Women in Entertainment Power 100.

2023: World's highest-paid actress

In 2023, Forbes named Margot Robbie the world's highest-paid actress, acknowledging her financial success and prominence in the entertainment industry.

2023: Produced Barbie and Saltburn

In 2023, LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Margot Robbie, produced the films Barbie and Saltburn.

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2023: Roles in 'Asteroid City' and 'Barbie'

In 2023, Margot Robbie appeared in 'Asteroid City' and starred in 'Barbie', which she also produced. 'Barbie' became her highest-grossing release, earning her further BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

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2023: Producing 'Saltburn'

In 2023, Margot Robbie produced Emerald Fennell's second directorial, Saltburn.

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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 the producer, she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.

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August 2024: Pregnancy Announcement

In August 2024, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley revealed that they were expecting their first child.

October 2024: Birth of First Child

In October 2024, Margot Robbie gave birth to a son.

2024: Named World's Highest-Paid Actress

In 2024, Margot Robbie was named by Forbes as the world's highest-paid actress in 2023, with earnings of $78 million.

2024: Release of 'My Old Ass' and Upcoming Roles

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival marked the release of Margot Robbie's next production, Megan Park's comedy film My Old Ass. Robbie will next star in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and Wuthering Heights, adapted from the novel.