Margot Robbie’s friends surprised her with a bachelorette party inspired by the Victorian era, creating a bold and unexpected event to mark the upcoming release of Wuthering Heights. The gathering took place just before the movie’s premiere, embracing the theme of Robbie’s character, Catherine Earnshaw, and aiming to celebrate the film’s debut in an unconventional manner. This Margot Robbie bachelorette party quickly drew attention due to its unconventional style and energy.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on January 26, Robbie, 35, described the party as a “fake” bachelorette bash for her character rather than for herself, blending costume, atmosphere, and a film screening into one lively night.
Victorian Theme with an Edge: The Party Details
Robbie was initially skeptical about the idea.
“I kind of thought it was a joke at first…I was like, ‘Wait, are we really gonna have a fake bachelorette for an imaginary character?’ And they were like, ‘Yes, absolutely,’”
she shared while promoting the drama. The event’s aesthetic was both period-inspired and provocatively modern, with Robbie dressed in white corsets and lace, and her friends adopting “Mob Wives” style black lace corsets—capturing what she described as a “Victorian slutty” vibe.
The party was far from a quiet screening; it was charged with excitement and raucous energy. Robbie called it
“the most unhinged experience of my life,”
recalling that the evening escalated into a wild celebration as the film played, mixing costume, drinks, and enthusiastic reactions.
Film Screening Spirals into Frenzy
Robbie debuted Wuthering Heights to her circle of about 20 friends during the bachelorette event, but the crowd’s focus quickly shifted amid the festive chaos.
“It ended up being the craziest night ever, but the screening itself … 20 women were like frothing at the mouth,”
Robbie recalled.
“They were like rabid dogs and they were a couple of drinks in already, and then the movie started and they were screaming so much.”
The frenzy intensified whenever Jacob Elordi, who plays Heathcliff opposite Robbie’s Catherine, appeared on screen.
“Everyone’s wearing lace, corsets and veils, and drunk and screaming at the screen. And when Jacob came on screen, I think it registered on the Richter scale; they screamed so loud,”
Robbie said. She further joked,
“Honestly, I was like, if he walked in right now, I think they would eat him. So it was safer that he wasn’t there.”
The group’s enthusiasm meant that many missed large portions of the film, their excitement more focused on Elordi than the plot itself.
About the Film and Its Themes
Wuthering Heights tells the story of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, two lovers caught in a turbulent web of jealousy, obsession, social class conflicts, and revenge that spans generations. Adapted from Emily Brontë’s classic 1847 novel, the film is directed by Emerald Fennell and highlights the darker elements of this enduring Gothic romance.
Additional Party Highlights: Drinking Games and Laughter
Alongside the film viewing, Robbie shared moments of fun from the party, including a drinking game tied closely to the film’s dialogue.
“We played a drinking game throughout the film; everyone picked a word out of a hat and you had to drink when that word was said in the movie,”
Robbie said.
“And my friend who got the word Cathy — [Elordi] says Cathy like a thousand times in this film … so my friend Phoebe, she got ‘Cathy-ed.’”
Looking Ahead to the Theatrical Release
Wuthering Heights is set to arrive in theaters on February 13. Robbie’s unapologetically wild celebration signals strong fan interest and excitement surrounding the film’s release, marking an unusual but memorable way to promote the project. The unique Margot Robbie bachelorette party reflected the intense emotions and dark passions that the movie explores, setting an energetic tone for its debut.
