Margot Robbie made a notable return to the red carpet roughly nine months after she and her husband, Tom Ackerley, welcomed their baby boy. The actress appeared alongside Colin Farrell and director Kogonada at a photocall for their upcoming film, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, showcasing her comeback with confidence and style.
First Public Appearance Since Motherhood
The star of Barbie stepped out wearing a sleek black fitted mini-dress featuring boning and a subtly flared skirt, paired with strappy black heels and a center-parted hairstyle. This event marked Robbie’s first time in front of the camera following her maternity break and highlighted her graceful return to the spotlight.
Robbie and Ackerley have kept their son’s name private since his birth. A source close to the couple shared that they were overjoyed with the new addition, saying,
“They waited a long time to get pregnant, so it was almost unbelievable when the baby actually arrived,”
and added,
“They’ve both been settling into being parents.”
—Insider
Upcoming Film Marks a New Chapter
In addition to her return to public events, Robbie is starring in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, a romantic fantasy directed by Kogonada, co-starring Colin Farrell. This is her first acting role since 2022’s Barbie, representing a significant career moment after her break.
Reflecting on the experience in an interview with Vanity Fair, Robbie said,
“I think that’s the longest break I’ve ever had between jobs. I thought it would be more scary to be walking onto the Big Bold set on day one, but it wasn’t,”
and added,
“Everything about this film was immediately comfortable.”
—Margot Robbie
She further described the project as
“truly one of the most magical experiences of my life.”
—Margot Robbie
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 19, marking an exciting new phase for Robbie as she balances motherhood with her career.
