Early Career and Breakthrough Films
Margot Robbie began her screen career in Australian television before transitioning to international film roles. Her early work included the series Neighbours and the 2008 Australian film Vigilante, followed by parts in I.C.U. and Closure. She gained wider attention with the 2009 horror film Obsessed and the 2011 comedy About Time. Her breakthrough came with the 2013 coming-of-age drama The Wolf of Wall Street, directed by Martin Scorsese, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. The film grossed over $392 million worldwide and established her as a leading Hollywood talent.
Following The Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie starred in the 2014 thriller The Legend of Barney Thomson and the 2015 comedy-drama Focus alongside Will Smith. She then portrayed Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan (2016), which earned $356 million globally. Her performance in the 2016 war film Hacksaw Ridge marked a shift toward more intense dramatic roles, while her voice work in Suicide Squad (2016) introduced her as Harley Quinn to a global audience. The character became a defining part of her filmography, leading to multiple appearances in the DC Extended Universe.
Major Blockbusters and Producing Career
Margot Robbie became one of the highest-grossing actors of her generation through a series of major studio franchises. She reprised Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad (2016), which grossed $746 million, and in Birds of Prey (2020), which she also produced under her LuckyChap Entertainment banner. She played Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), which earned $374 million worldwide and received multiple Academy Award nominations. Robbie also starred in Bombshell (2019), portraying Kayla Pospisil, a composite character inspired by real allegations at Fox News.
As a producer, Robbie expanded her influence in the film industry. LuckyChap Entertainment, co-founded by Robbie, Tom Ackerley, and Sophia Kerr, produced I, Tonya (2017), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe win. The company also produced Promising Young Woman (2020) and Saltburn (2023). Robbie starred in Amsterdam (2022) and Barbie (2023), the latter of which grossed $1.44 billion globally and became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Barbie also received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. For more details on her producing credits, see Forbes.
Upcoming Projects and Recent Releases
Margot Robbie has several upcoming projects in development, including a live-action Masters of the Universe
