Margot Robbie recently opened up about her admiration for Robert Pattinson during her teenage years, revealing that she had posters of him from the Twilight series in her bedroom. The Australian actress made these remarks while on the press tour for her new film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, which marks her first major role since 2023’s Barbie. The movie features Colin Farrell, who previously collaborated with Pattinson on Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
Interview Insights: Robbie Discusses Posters and Teenage Memories
In a recent interview with MTV’s Josh Horowitz, Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell reflected on their work together. When asked if she had a The Fifth Element poster, Robbie revealed that such posters were not available for purchase on the Gold Coast where she grew up. She explained that she shared a room with her brother until she was 16, so she could only decorate half her space with posters.
Robbie recalled that most of the posters she had came from Australian teen magazines like DOLLY and Girlfriend, which offered pull-out posters of popular actors such as Chris Hemsworth, Robert Pattinson, and even Farrell himself. When Horowitz asked if she was a fan of Twilight, Robbie responded emphatically,
“Of course I was. Of course I was. I was obsessed.”
Connections between Robbie and Pattinson
The conversation highlighted a generational gap between Robbie and Farrell, with Robbie reminding Farrell that he was once featured in DOLLY Magazine too. Interestingly, Robbie and Pattinson shared a moment together at a 2018 Hollywood Reporter roundtable. In the same year, reports surfaced indicating Pattinson was interested in acting alongside Robbie in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
An insider revealed that Pattinson was eager to work with the actress and had experienced several near opportunities to collaborate. The source noted that Pattinson’s ultimate ambition was to
“work with Margot under Quentin’s direction.”
The Role of Twilight and Its Impact on Robbie’s Youth
Margot Robbie’s admission about keeping Robert Pattinson Twilight posters in her room during her youth offers insight into the lasting influence of the Twilight saga on her generation. Her enthusiasm for the series reflects a wider cultural phenomenon among Australian teen girls, connected to magazines like DOLLY that featured popular young actors. This background also frames the personal and professional intersections between Robbie, Pattinson, Farrell, and others within Hollywood’s evolving landscape.
As Robbie continues to promote A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, her reflections on past idols like Pattinson underscore how early inspirations can shape artists’ trajectories and interests in their careers moving forward.
