Margot Robbie Opens Up About Becoming a Mom After Massive Career Success
By Jordan Collins
Okay, I guess you need this explained to you, so let’s start from the beginning. Margot Robbie—yes, *that* Margot Robbie, the one who made everyone say “Barbie” with just a smirk—has finally spoken about motherhood after months of silence and speculation. And no, she didn’t spill every detail like some over-sharers on social media; she actually exercised restraint, which is impressive given how much people love prying into celebrities’ lives.
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or maybe in a pink dreamhouse), Robbie gave birth to her first child—a baby boy—with husband Tom Ackerley back in late 2023. That was shortly after her global domination via the box office smash Barbie, which grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide. Talk about timing. But instead of immediately jumping back into the spotlight, she took what she called “the longest break I’ve ever had between jobs.” Bold move, considering Hollywood doesn’t exactly wait for anyone.
So what did she have to say about becoming a mom? In an interview with Entertainment Tonight published August 20, she said simply: “It’s the best.” Yes, that’s it. No dramatic revelations, no parenting manifesto—just a glowing endorsement. She even admitted that trying to explain parenthood to someone who hasn’t experienced it is pointless: “You try to explain to someone who has kids, you don’t need to because they get it,” she said. “And if they don’t, it’s probably just really boring to hear.” Ouch. But fair.
Robbie, who married Ackerley in 2016, has kept most details private, including her son’s name. However, eagle-eyed fans noticed she wore a gold chain necklace with the word “mama” during downtime in Australia earlier this year. Subtle yet stylish. We appreciate the effort, truly.
She recently returned to work alongside Colin Farrell in the upcoming film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and surprisingly, she found the transition easier than expected. “I thought it would be more scary to be walking onto the Big Bold set on day one, but it wasn’t,” she told Vanity Fair in June. “Everything about this film was immediately comfortable.” She also gushed about the movie’s romantic storyline, saying, “If audiences feel even a tiny slice of how magical it felt making this movie, then they’ll have the most incredible experience in the theater.”
Meanwhile, her co-star Colin Farrell—who is father to James, 21, and Henry, 15—also shared his thoughts on parenthood during their joint interview. He called being a dad “the most important facet of my life,” adding, “They’ve taught me so much. Whoever I am today, it’s in great part to do with their involvement.” So basically, both actors are full-on mushballs when it comes to their kids. Adorable, if predictable.
Of course, we couldn’t resist rounding up other celebrity parents and their mini-me offspring. From Jodie Sweetin and her daughter Zoie Herpin to Christie Brinkley and Sailor Brinkley-Cook, it seems genetics can be as glamorous as they are genetic. Sienna Miller and Marlowe Sturridge? Same face, different decade. Kim Zolciak and Brielle Bierman? Uncanny resemblance. Kate Moss and Lila Moss? Like looking into a time machine. Lisa Bonet and Zoë Kravitz? Proof that coolness runs in the family.
So, what does all this mean for Margot Robbie? It means she’s navigating motherhood like a pro, balancing privacy with just enough public charm to keep fans intrigued. And honestly, if you’re going to become a parent in the spotlight, you might as well do it with class, confidence, and a killer wardrobe. Which, let’s be real, is exactly what we expect from her.
Hopefully that wasn’t too complicated for you to follow.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Entertainment Tonight, Vanity Fair
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