Jacob Elordi brought Margot Robbie’s favourite Aussie snack on set. [Image Source: ESTATICOS-MARCA]
Jacob Elordi has disclosed the preferred snack of Margot Robbie while filming the movie Wuthering Heights, highlighting a popular treat from Australia. Elordi and Robbie, both Queensland natives, are promoting the film directed by Emerald Fennell, which premiered on Valentine’s Day.
The movie, adapted from Emily Brontë’s classic novel, features Elordi and Robbie as star-crossed lovers Heathcliff and Cathy. During a conversation with Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small on the KIIS Network, Robbie shared how her co-star would bring her Australian snacks while working on the project in the United Kingdom.
Australian Snacks and On-Set Traditions
Margot Robbie credited Jacob Elordi for bringing over Australian treats for her during filming, explaining her reliance on him for these comforts. She said,
“Jacob was my mule for Aussie snacks while we were shooting. He’d get his family to bring over,”
revealing how she stayed connected to home through familiar flavors. Elordi, aged 28, further commented on Robbie’s fondness for snacks, stating,
“Margot has a penchant for nibbles,”
before naming her favourite: Chicken Twisties, a well-known snack in Australia.
Robbie Reflects on Her Australian Accent and Early Career
In the same interview, Robbie spoke about rediscovering her own Australian accent by watching early footage of her performances, admitting surprise at the distinctiveness of her native sound. She observed,
“Someone showed me a clip from Neighbours just like yesterday. And I sound so Aussie,”
and added,
“And that’s after the dialect training, so I can’t fathom what I sounded like before that.”
The Dalby-born actress also revealed that she had a dialect coach even while playing an Australian character on Neighbours. During a discussion with talk show host Graham Norton, she explained,
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“I haven’t done really an Aussie accent since I was on Neighbours.”
Robbie acknowledged that her accent had changed significantly from when she started on the show:
“This isn’t as Queensland…my accent used to be so strong.”
She recounted,
“They got a dialect coach for me because I was too Australian for Neighbours.”
Robbie humorously demonstrated her native Queensland accent and shared the producers’ reaction:
“I was like, I couldn’t hear that I had a bad accent, so I was like, ‘what do ya mean’,
”
followed by,
“They were like, ‘you’re just awful to listen to’. We’re going to send you off to work with this woman, and it’ll round out your accent.”
Significance of Cultural Ties and Accent Changes
This insight into Robbie and Elordi’s experiences underscores the importance of cultural connections through food and language while working internationally. Elordi’s role in supporting Robbie with Australian snacks reflects a shared heritage that helps maintain a sense of home amid global filming. Meanwhile, Robbie’s evolution in accent highlights the challenges actors face balancing authenticity with broader audience comprehension. Their stories offer a deeper understanding of personal and professional adaptations in the entertainment industry.
