The list of Margot Robbies‘ 10 greatest films: These are ten of Margot Robbie’s most iconic roles, ranging from her smash hit “Barbie” to her Oscar-nominated appearances in “I, Tonya” and “Bombshell.”
Even though The Wolf of Wall Street, a popular movie from 2013, is what most people remember watching Margot Robbie become famous for, the actress actually had a long career in television before that. She was a regular on the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours from 2008 to 2011, and she starred in the short-lived series Pan Am (2011).
But Robbie’s career took off after she made her big screen debut. Robbie has acted in a variety of films, including highly acclaimed dramas like I, Tonya (2017) and summer blockbusters like The Legend of Tarzan (2016). She has also received three Oscar nominations.
Robbie will next work with her Barbie co-star Ryan Gosling again on a forthcoming prequel to Ocean’s Eleven. Here are a few of Margot Robbie’s greatest films that you can watch right now, though, till then.
The Wolf of Wall Street
Robbie’s breakthrough performance came in the gloomy comic The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). The movie recounts the real biography of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, American banker Jordan Belfort. Robbie portrays Naomi, Jordan’s conceited spouse who starts to recognize his deceit and contrivances. In 2014, the actress told British Vogue that she had a terrific experience filming the film, describing it as “a never-ending party and you never wanted to go home.” Five Oscar nominations were received for The Wolf of Wall Street, with one for Best Picture.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
The next big job for Robbie was similarly inspired by a real-life event. Whisky Tango Foxtrot is based on the biography of writer Kim Barker and tells the story of Tina Fey’s bizarre and exciting trip as a reporter covering the conflict in Afghanistan. Robbie portrays a BBC colleague journalist who becomes a close friend with Barker when they are in the Middle East.
The Legend of Tarzan
Robbie portrayed Jane Clayton in a contemporary adaptation of Tarzan of the Apes, a famous tale from 1912. The story unfolds slightly differently this time around, with Alexander Skarsgard portraying the jungle hottie Tarzan. The Legend of Tarzan begins after Tarzan has already adapted to life as a human in London, not in the jungle. However, when he is compelled to travel to the Congolese forests, he gradually returns to his animalistic habits. At the box office, the film brought in almost $357 million, indicating its success.
I, Tonya
For the 2017 biopic I, Tonya, Robbie was nominated for her first Oscar. In the movie, Robbie plays figure skater Tanya Harding, who became embroiled in a major controversy just weeks before the 1994 Olympics when someone used a police baton to attack Nancy Kerrigan, her biggest rival. The film delves deeply into Harding’s past mistreatment, her involvement in the attack, and the fallout, leaving viewers to wonder: Was Harding a victim, a villain, or both? For her portrayal of Harding’s emotionally abusive mother, Allison Janney, Robbie’s costar, was awarded the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Mary Queen of Scots
The rivalry between Queens Elizabeth I of England (Robbie) and Mary I of Scotland (Saoirse Ronan) is highlighted in the 2018 drama Mary Queen of Scots. Both queens battled to maintain authority over their respective nations while also attempting to tighten their hold on one another. Mary Queen of Scots is a scandalous, spicy drama a la Cruel Intentions, complete with deception, lust for power, and plenty of sex. It is definitely fit for a queen (or two).
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time in 2019… Hollywood presents a fictitious version of events in which the Manson Family does not kill Sharon Tate and the offenders are dealt with fairly instead. Furthermore, the film represents a particularly particular period in Hollywood history, namely the beginning of the “Golden Age”‘s decline and the rise of contemporary Hollywood. Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio co-star with Robbie as Tate. Ten Oscar nominations were received for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Brad Pitt won Best Supporting Actor for the movie.
Bombshell
Robbie was not only cheering for her movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at the 90th Academy Awards; she was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Bombshell. The film narrates the actual events of the widespread sexual assault that occurred behind the scenes at Fox News and how Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, two of the network’s female anchors, battled back and sued the company. Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron, who was nominated for an Oscar for the role, co-star with Robbie.
Birds of Prey
Robbie played Harley Quinn in the 2016 film Suicide Squad, and she returned to the role in 2020’s Birds of Prey, a stand-alone picture that was a hit with audiences. To save a young girl from a notorious criminal leader, Quinn teams up with antiheroes like The Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and the Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett) in the movie. One of the final big blockbusters to be released before the COVID-19 pandemic closed movie theatres worldwide was Birds of Prey.
The Suicide Squad
In 2021, Robbie took on the role of Harley Quinn once more for James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, a reimagining of the David Ayer-directed Suicide Squad from 2016 that received mixed reviews. At its release, the movie was well-received by both reviewers and audiences; it even achieved a remarkable 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also cleared the path for Peacemaker, John Cena’s spin-off series.
Barbie
Robbie created history in 2023 when she starred in the box office smash Barbie, a global phenomenon with brilliant colors, a catchy soundtrack, and clever social criticism. The movie brought in over $1 billion. Barbie received eight nominations for Oscars, including two for Best Writing and Best Picture.