Margot Robbie
A magnetic Australian talent who transformed from a soap star into a Hollywood powerhouse, producing and starring in films that redefine female characters.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Australian actress and producer·Birthday: July 2·Millennials
Biography
Margot Robbie’s journey began on the Australian soap opera 'Neighbours,' a far cry from the Hollywood spotlight she would soon command. Her raw ambition and undeniable screen presence propelled her across the Pacific, where she shattered her 'pretty face' typecasting with a ferocious turn as Naomi Lapaglia in 'The Wolf of Wall Street.' That role announced a new kind of star—one with sharp instincts and a producer’s mind. She co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment, a production company instrumental in backing audacious projects like 'I, Tonya,' which earned her an Oscar nomination, and the billion-dollar phenomenon 'Barbie.' Robbie navigates blockbuster franchises like 'Suicide Squad' with the same ease she brings to indie dramas, consistently choosing roles that are complex, chaotic, and deeply human, reshaping the landscape for women in front of and behind the camera.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Margot was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Margot Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Margot's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment, which produced the Oscar-winning film 'I, Tonya'.
- Earned her first Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of disgraced figure skater Tonya Harding.
- Executive produced and starred in 'Barbie,' a 2023 cultural event that grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide.
- Played Harley Quinn across multiple DC Extended Universe films, making the antihero a global fan favorite.
Did You Know?
She worked three jobs simultaneously (at Subway, a surf shop, and cleaning houses) while auditioning for early acting roles in Australia.
To prepare for her role in 'I, Tonya,' she trained for months with a former Olympic figure skating coach.
She performed most of her own stunts, including the famous baseball bat swing, in 'Birds of Prey.'
She is a dual citizen of Australia and the United Kingdom.
““I’m not pretty enough to be in ‘The Wolf of Wall Street.’ I’m not a model. I’m not that kind of girl.””
