Margot Robbie. Overview and main events
Overview and main events
Margot Elise Robbie, born on July 2, 1990, in Dalby, Queensland, Australia, is a renowned Australian actress and producer. She has made a significant impact in the film industry with her versatile roles and production ventures. Here is a timeline of her notable career milestones and personal events.
July 2, 1990
Birth
Margot Elise Robbie was born in Dalby, Queensland, Australia, to Scottish parents. She grew up in the Gold Coast, a city north of Sydney.
2008-2011
Early Career and Neighbours
Robbie began her acting career with roles in Australian films and television series. She played the character Donna Freedman in the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours, for which she was nominated for two Logie Awards.
2011-2012
Pan Am and Move to the United States
Robbie moved to the United States and landed a role as Laura Cameron in the ABC series Pan Am. This marked her transition to international television.
2013
Breakthrough with The Wolf of Wall Street
Robbie rose to fame with her role as Naomi Lapaglia in Martin Scorsese's film The Wolf of Wall Street, opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. This performance earned her several award nominations, including a Breakthrough Performance MTV Movie Award.
2014
Founding of LuckyChap Entertainment
Robbie co-founded her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, with her future husband Tom Ackerley and friends Sophia Kerr and Josey McNamara. The company aims to produce more female-driven projects.
2016
Marriage and Diverse Roles
Robbie married Tom Ackerley in December 2016. This year also saw her starring in various films, including The Legend of Tarzan as Jane Porter, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot as Tanya Vanderpoel, and her iconic role as Harley Quinn in the DC Extended Universe film Suicide Squad.
2017
Critical Acclaim for I, Tonya
Robbie portrayed figure skater Tonya Harding in the biographical film I, Tonya, receiving critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical.
2019
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Bombshell
Robbie played the role of Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Kayla Pospisil in the film Bombshell, earning her a second Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
2023
Barbie and Box Office Success
Robbie headlined and produced the Greta Gerwig-directed film Barbie, which became the highest-grossing film of 2023 and set numerous records, including the highest-earning movie directed by a woman. The film earned several award nominations, including a Best Picture Oscar nomination.
