Even though she's one of the younger Hollywood actresses, Margot Robbie has already built an acting career many older actresses could be envious of. Born in Australia in 1990, Robbie has been acting professionally since 2008. Her first major role was in the Australian soap opera Neighbors. Robbie focused on landing American roles afterward. It worked, and she was cast in her first major Hollywood production in 2013.
Since then, Robbie has appeared in more than twenty feature films, short movies, and TV series like Dollface. Many fans best know her thanks to her portrayal of Harley Quinn in the DCEU, but Margot Robbie has a much richer acting resume, and her best-rated movies are a must-watch for all fans of the young actress.
5 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019)
Set in Hollywood in the 1960s, the Quentin Tarantino movie combines stories of several fictional as well as real Hollywood figures. Margot Robbie's role has a firm base in reality. Robbie plays Sharon Tate, the iconic actress, and wife of the director Roman Polanski, who was murdered by Charles Manson and his infamous Family. Of course, as Quentin Tarantino has already demonstrated in his World War Two movie Inglourious Basterds (2009), he likes to change history so the fate of Robbie's Sharon might surprise the audience.
The movie offers a star-studded cast, with the two leading roles portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. Robbie's Sharon Tate has a supporting part, but she steals every scene she appears in for herself. Despite running for almost three hours, the movie keeps the audience entertained. And since it's based on real events (to a certain degree), it also offers a unique look into the life of classic Hollywood back in 1969.
4 Amsterdam (2022)
In one of her latest movies whose ratings might yet change considering only a handful of people saw the movie to this day, Margot Robbie reunited with Christian Bale. The story takes place in the 1930s and follows three heroes - a doctor, a nurse, and a lawyer - who witness a murder and unfortunately, also become the suspects. The first reviews speak of strong performances by Bale, Robbie, as well as John David Washington, and Andrea Riseborough, and a persuasive period atmosphere.
Fans of Margot Robbie will get to see a lot of her in the movie since Robbie plays Valerie Voze, one of the leading characters. Other known names in the movie include Robert De Niro, Rami Malek, and Zoe Saldana. Amsterdam is yet more proof that Margot Robbie likes to switch genres, which allows her to show various facets of her wide acting range.
3 The Big Short (2015)
Regardless of whether she plays a leading part or only appears in a movie for a moment, Margot Robbie has the talent to draw attention to herself. The Big Short tells the story of a group of smart people who discovered the financial crisis in the USA was coming before it happened and decided to make money on it.
The movie stars many familiar names, such as Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, and the list goes on. The good news for all Margot Robbie's fans is that Robbie holds her ground even in the star-studded cast. She appears in a cameo appearance to demonstrate and explain one of the more difficult financial aspects of the movie. She does so with style, appearing in a bubble bath and enjoying a drink, proving that the movie doesn't take itself entirely seriously and has comedic undertones.
2 About Time (2013)
Romantic comedies are a common genre, and a popular one, but time-travel romantic comedies aren't as common. About Time is one of the few well-rated exceptions to this rule. It stars Domhnall Gleeson as a young man, Tim, who learns that he has the power to travel through time. Tim decides to use his powers to build a functioning relationship with Mary (Rachel McAdams), the woman he loves. But even all the time travel in the world might not be enough to make it work.
Richard Curtis directed the famous Christmas romantic comedy Love, Actually (2003) and About Time has a similar, heart-warming feeling to it. The main actors give strong performances. Margot Robbie doesn't have a leading part in the movie, but it's impossible not to notice her. She plays Charlotte, the girl Tim initially falls for but who isn't interested in him. Robbie's Charlotte has a lot of charm even in a limited space, and it's easy to understand why Tim liked her so much.
1 The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)
Not every actress can say that her first prominent movie role happened alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. Even though the Martin Scorsese movie The Wolf of Wall Street primarily functions as DiCaprio's one-man show, Margot Robbie and the rest of the cast, Jonah Hill and Matthew McConaughey included, also don't disappoint. Robbie plays Naomi Lapaglia, the woman who goes on to become the main character's wife, but their marriage is far from peaceful.
Even though the movie lasts for three hours, it keeps a captivating pace. Its titular hero, Jordan Belfort, is far from sympathetic, but that doesn't make watching his adventures any less fascinating. What makes the movie even more unusual, considering what happens in it, is that it was inspired by real events. The role of Naomi was in great demand. Before it went to Robbie, actresses such as Blake Lively, Teresa Palmer, and Amber Heard were all interested in it. The movie was nominated for five Oscars and even though it didn't win any, it was a win for Robbie, whom it brought worldwide stardom.