Margot Robbie is an Australian actress and producer born on July 2, 1990, in Dalby, Queensland, Australia.
After moving to the United States, she starred in the short-lived ABC series Pan Am and had her breakthrough in 2013 with Martin Scorsese’s comedy film The Wolf of Wall Street, where she played the high-maintenance and unforgettable wife of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character.
Robbie founded her own production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, in 2014, with the mission of producing women-focused projects.
She has received various accolades, including nominations for three Academy Awards, six BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2017 and Forbes named her the world’s highest-paid actress in 2023.
Robbie has starred in several blockbuster and independent films, including The Legend of Tarzan (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), I, Tonya (2017), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Bombshell (2019) and Barbie (2023).
She has also produced films such as I, Tonya, Promising Young Woman and Barbie.
Rotten Tomatoes lists Robbie’s most critically acclaimed films as About Time (2013), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Z for Zachariah (2015), Suite Française (2015), Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016), I, Tonya (2017), Mary Queen of Scots (2019), Bombshell (2019), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Birds of Prey (2020), The Suicide Squad (2021) and Barbie (2023).
Net worth | $60 million |
Profession | Actress, producer |
Date of birth | July 2, 1990 |
Nationality | Australian |
Background
Robbie’s parents divorced when she was a small child, and she grew up living with her mother, Sarie Kessler, a physiotherapist, in the Gold Coast area of Australia.
She frequently spent time at her grandparents’ farm in Dalby, Queensland.
Interested in performing from a young age, she took drama classes at Somerset College, a private school in Mudgeeraba, Queensland.
Robbie’s mother, Sarie Kessler, is a physiotherapist who raised her and her siblings on a farm on Australia’s Gold Coast.
They share a close bond, with Kessler supporting her daughter’s passion for performing from a young age.
Robbie often takes her mom as her date to red carpet events and Kessler has flown around the world to show her support for her daughter.
Robbie’s father, Doug Robbie, is a fruit farmer who left the family when Margot was just five years old.
Despite being estranged from her father, Robbie has referenced him on occasion, stating that she has nothing in common with him and that her mother has set a strong example that she does her best to emulate.
Robbie’s maternal grandfather was Herbert Justus Kessler, and her maternal grandmother was Verna Mibus.
Margot’s maternal grandfather’s father was Johannes Justus Kessler, who was born in Germany and her maternal grandmother’s father was Ludwig Christian/Paul Mibus, who was born in Gmina Nekla/Neckla, Hauland, Posen, Poland.
Net worth
Robbie has an estimated net worth of $60 million.
She accumulated her net worth through a combination of successful acting roles in movies like The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, Birds of Pre and Barbie, with reported earnings ranging from $9 – 10 million for Birds of Prey and $12.5 million for Barbie.
Additionally, Robbie’s entrepreneurial endeavors, such as her production company LuckyChap Entertainment, have also been lucrative sources of income for her, allowing her to earn money as both an actor and producer on various projects.
Furthermore, she has diversified her earnings through endorsement deals with brands like Calvin Klein, Nissan and Chanel, as well as smart real estate investments, like a $5 million house in Venice Beach, California.
Moreover, Robbie’s financial success has enabled her to pay off her mother’s mortgage using her movie earnings, showcasing her generosity and financial responsibility.
Endorsement deals
Robbie has been involved in various endorsement deals with notable brands such as Calvin Klein, Chaos, Nissan and Papa Salt.
She has been the face of Calvin Klein Deep Euphoria fragrance and Chanel Gabrielle fragrance.
Robbie’s endorsement deals reflect her diverse interests and involvement in promoting different products and causes.
Salary
Robbie has earned significant income from her acting career, including roles in blockbuster movies like Suicide Squad, The Legend of Tarzan and Goodbye Christopher Robin.
Additionally, she has been the face of luxury brands like Calvin Klein and Chanel, and has appeared in commercials for companies like Nissan.
Robbie’s salary for the 2023 film, Barbie, in which she starred alongside Ryan Gosling, was reported to be $12.5 million.
This salary was equal to that of her co-star, despite her character being the titular role and the film being named after her character.
This has raised questions about pay equality in the film industry, as some argue that Robbie, as the main character and title role, should have been paid more than her co-star.
In addition to her acting career, Robbie is also a successful producer.
Her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, produced the film Birds of Prey, in which Robbie also starred. For her role in Birds of Prey, Robbie reportedly earned between $9 and $10 million.
This salary is significantly higher than that of her co-stars in the film, reflecting her additional responsibilities as a producer.
Robbie’s success in the film industry has not only earned her significant income, but has also allowed her to acquire a substantial net worth.
Her ability to balance her acting career with her production work has contributed to her financial success and has solidified her position as a highly respected and successful figure in the entertainment industry.
Real estate
Robbie has a stunning real estate portfolio that includes properties in both the United States and Australia.
In Los Angeles, she has owned and sold several homes, including a starter home in Hancock Park, a charming bungalow in Hollywood Heights and a gated, multi-structure compound in trendy Venice Beach.
Her former home in Hancock Park, which she sold in 2021, featured four bedrooms, an enviable kitchen with Carrera marble, a formal dining room with a navy-blue paint job, and a pool in the backyard.
The home was listed for $3.47 million and sold for $3.45 million.
In 2018, Robbie purchased a charming bungalow in Hollywood Heights from Milk writer Dustin Lance Black for $950,000.
She immediately began renovating the property, refinishing the hardwood floors, renovating and updating the kitchen, and repainting the entire home.
The resulting hillside midcentury with cobalt blue shutters and trim was then flipped onto the rental market for $5,000 a month, before being sold in 2021 for $1.2 million.
Robbie’s Venice Beach compound, purchased in an off-market deal for $5 million, features three separate concrete structures on a double-wide lot, including a loft space with a kitchen and office space, a two-bed bungalow and a cottage.
The modern interiors of the house capture the Venice Beach lifestyle, with plenty of natural light, white walls, high exposed wood ceilings and light wooden flooring.
The property is strikingly modern, repeating the concrete and silver metal theme throughout and in the yard, and is harmoniously balanced by the wooden furniture and doors that enhance the natural elements of the home.
In Australia, Robbie owns a secluded beachfront property in Byron Bay, which she reportedly purchased for $3.9 million sometime early 2018.
The house is comprised of 3 bedrooms, white wooden walls, and a timber deck, and is nestled around ample greenery and only a stone’s throw away from the ocean.
LuckyChap Entertainment
LuckyChap Entertainment is a production company founded in 2014 by Robbie, along with her husband Tom Ackerley, and friends Josey McNamara and Sophia Kerr.
The company’s focus is on telling women’s stories on screen and supporting women creators behind the scenes. LuckyChap Entertainment has been involved in producing successful films like I, Tonya, Promising Young Woman, Birds of Prey and the blockbuster hit Barbie.
Robbie and her partners have been actively engaged in the creative process, with Robbie being deeply involved in various aspects of production, showcasing a hands-on approach to filmmaking.
The company’s success has been marked by critical acclaim, commercial achievements and a commitment to promoting female-focused projects in the entertainment industry.
Career
Robbie’s career is marked by a rapid rise to fame and critical acclaim in the film industry.
Starting in 2008, she quickly gained recognition in Australia through roles in soap operas and local films before transitioning to Hollywood.
Robbie’s breakthrough came with the role of Naomi Lapaglia in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street in 2013, which propelled her to international stardom.
Subsequently, she took on diverse roles in major films like Suicide Squad, I, Tonya, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood and Bombshell, earning critical acclaim and award nominations, including an Oscar nomination for her role as Tonya Harding.
Robbie’s versatility and talent have been evident in her portrayal of complex characters, showcasing her ability to embody a wide range of roles across different genres.
Producing career
Robbie’s producing career, through her production company LuckyChap Entertainment, has significantly impacted the film industry.
She has been involved in producing films like Barbie, where she also starred, and Promising Young Woman, which received critical acclaim and won several awards.
Robbie has also ventured into producing television series like Dollface and Maid.
These projects demonstrate her commitment to promoting diverse and dynamic female-driven stories.
Robbie’s producing endeavors have showcased her versatility and dedication to supporting underrepresented voices in the industry.
Awards and nominations
Robbie has been nominated for three Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, four Golden Globe Awards and eight Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Her breakout role in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) led to her receiving several awards and nominations, including the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer.
In 2017, Robbie received critical acclaim for her performance as figure skater Tonya Harding in I, Tonya, earning her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Her performance as Queen Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots (2018) earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.
In 2019, Robbie’s performance in Bombshell earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture.
Her performance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
In 2022, Robbie’s performance as an aspiring actress in Babylon earned her nominations for the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.
Robbie’s performance as the titular fashion doll in the Greta Gerwig film Barbie (2023) earned her nominations for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Robbie has also received several awards for her work as a producer, including the Producers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures for I, Tonya (2017).
In addition to her acting and producing work, Robbie has been recognized for her fashion and style, being named one of the most glamorous starlets by Vogue and chosen as the ambassador for brands such as Calvin Klein, Nissan and Chanel.
Philanthropic efforts
Robbie is a prominent figure in philanthropy, showcasing a deep commitment to various charitable causes.
She has been recognized for her advocacy work, particularly in supporting organizations like Youngcare, which focuses on providing essential care and support for people with disabilities to live independently.
Robbie’s involvement with Youngcare, highlighted by her donation and support, demonstrates her dedication to making a tangible impact on the lives of those in need.
Additionally, she has engaged in fundraising efforts, such as organizing “pink days” on the set of the Barbie movie to raise money for charity, showcasing her creativity and passion for giving back.
Robbie’s philanthropic endeavors extend beyond financial contributions, as she actively uses her platform to raise awareness about important issues and empower marginalized communities.
Personal life
Robbie’s husband is Tom Ackerley.
Ackerley is a British filmmaker and producer who has worked on films such as The Brothers Grimsby and Macbeth.
He co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment with Robbie in 2014, which has produced projects including I, Tonya, Dollface and Promising Young Woman.
Ackerley and Robbie met on the set of the film, Suite Française and married in December 2016 in Byron Bay, Australia.
They keep their relationship private and rarely walk red carpets together.