Australian actress Margot Robbie has opened up about receiving unsolicited advice regarding her body from a male actor early in her career, an incident that led to her sharply telling him to back off. Robbie discussed this encounter during an interview with Complex magazine, where she spoke candidly about the uncomfortable moment.
The interview took place as part of a conversation with singer Charli XCX, whose real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, in a segment titled GOAT Talk. At the time, Robbie was promoting her film Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell and co-starring Jacob Elordi, set to release in cinemas imminently.
Details of the Unsolicited Gift and Response
When Charli asked Robbie about the worst gift she had ever received, the actress recounted the incident involving the male actor.
An actor I worked with, a male actor, gave me a book called French Women Don’t Get Fat and it was essentially a book telling you to eat less,
Robbie said.
The book in question, written by Mireille Guiliano in 2007, promotes the idea known as ‘the French paradox,’ which centers on enjoying food while maintaining a slim and healthy figure. The actor’s gift was clearly intended as a hint, which Robbie found inappropriate.
I was like: ‘Whoa, f*** you, dude’,
Robbie recalled, reflecting her immediate and clear rejection of the unsolicited counsel. She chose not to reveal the actor’s identity but noted,
I have no idea where he would even be now,
demonstrating how distant that memory feels in her career.
Responding humorously to Robbie’s story, Charli commented directly on the man: Your career’s over, babe.
Robbie and Charli Discuss Unusual Gifts and Aussie Slang
Robbie also described the intent behind the gift more plainly:
He essentially gave me a book to let me know that I should lose weight,
to which she added, I was like, ‘Wow’.
Charli then shared a dramatic story about a fan gifting her the ashes of their mother. Robbie’s reaction was concise, “That’s intense,” highlighting the odd nature of both encounters.
In a lighter moment elsewhere in the interview, Robbie shared her favorite Australian saying after explaining the term “bogan,” which describes a certain working-class stereotype.
I used to be a bogan back in the day,
she admitted, going on to say her preferred phrase is
we’re not here to f*** spiders,
meaning they are serious and not here to waste time.
Wuthering Heights Premiere Approaches
Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie alongside Jacob Elordi, is scheduled to be released in theaters on Thursday, marking a significant moment as Robbie continues to expand her repertoire following the interview.
This candid revelation by Margot Robbie about receiving unsolicited body advice casts light on the challenges faced by actors regarding personal boundaries in the industry. Her blunt refusal highlights ongoing conversations around respect and professionalism in entertainment. As the press tour for her new film unfolds, Robbie’s openness may encourage similar discussions and awareness in Hollywood.
