Margot Robbie has disclosed an unsettling moment from early in her acting career when a male castmate gave her a book suggesting she should eat less. The 35-year-old actress revealed this unpleasant gift involved a 2007 lifestyle guide by Mireille Guiliano titled Why French Women Don’t Get Fat, which implicitly urged her to lose weight.
Details of the Offensive Gesture and Reaction
Discussing the worst present she ever received, Margot told Complex that the incident occurred very early on in her career. She did not name the actor but emphasized how inappropriate the gesture was. Margot recounted,
“I was like, ‘Whoa, f*** you, dude!’”
Margot Robbie
She further described the gift’s intent, stating,
“He essentially gave me a book to let me know that I should lose weight. I was like, ‘Wow.’”
Margot Robbie
Margot was chatting with pop star Charli XCX during the interview, who humorously commented, “Your career’s over, babe,” after hearing the story. The incident occurred long ago, with Margot adding,
“I have no idea where he would even be now. This was really back in the day.”
Margot Robbie’s Career Progression Since the Incident
Margot began her on-screen career in 2008 with roles in television series like Neighbours, City Homicide, and Vigilante. She expanded her profile with the 2012 show Pan Am and gained international attention following her role in 2013’s The Wolf of Wall Street. Her success soared with prominent films such as Suicide Squad in 2016, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2019, and the 2023 blockbuster Barbie.
Collaboration with Charli XCX on New Wuthering Heights Adaptation
Margot Robbie and Charli XCX are both working together on Emerald Fennell’s latest adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. Margot plays a starring role while Charli contributes original music for the film. During their discussion, Charli also shared a story about an unusual gift she received, saying,
“I received once a small jar of one of my fan’s mother’s ashes. It was a jar on a necklace. I just didn’t quite know what to do with it… I don’t know where it is now.”
Charli XCX
Impact of Unwanted Gifts and Industry Culture
This revealing conversation highlights the challenges faced by actors like Margot Robbie regarding body image pressures and inappropriate behavior from colleagues. Receiving a book suggesting she should eat less early in her career reflects ongoing struggles with respect and professionalism in the entertainment industry. As Margot’s career continues to flourish, her story underscores the importance of changing harmful attitudes and supporting artists’ wellbeing.
