Margot Robbie, the Australian actress known for her role in Wuthering Heights, revealed on 17 February 2026 that she experienced anxiety about her intelligence after deciding not to attend university. Choosing to pursue acting straight from high school, she worried whether bypassing higher education would label her as “dumb,” leading her to question her academic abilities despite her growing success in the entertainment industry.
Trying University Coursework to Ease Her Mind
Robbie shared on the Smartless podcast that she turned to her sister for reassurance when these doubts surfaced. Her sister, who was studying accounting at university, offered an academic contrast to Margot’s acting path. Seeking confirmation of her own intellect, Margot asked if she could complete one of her sister’s assignments. Despite admitting numbers and accounting were not her strengths, she earned an A minus. This achievement helped soothe her insecurities about her educational choices.
Reflecting on the experience, Robbie remarked,
“I’m good. I know I can do it if I need to … Well I mean I studied. It was all about cognitive dissonance or some boring s***.”
Margot Robbie, actress
Memories of Wild Nights in London Before Fame
In addition to her educational worries, Robbie recently opened up about her energetic and chaotic lifestyle while living in London before she rose to international fame. She recounted her time sharing a cramped four-bedroom apartment with six friends in Clapham, where their antics often led them into trouble at local nightlife spots.
On the Table Manners podcast, Margot explained how she and her roommates once got kicked out of Infernos, a club they frequented regularly. She recalled the disbelief she felt during that event:
“So we all had a weekend in London when the job was done. And of course, we went to Infernos, and within about 15 minutes, we got kicked out.”
She added,
“And while we’re getting dragged out by security, I was screaming, ‘but this is Infernos, you can’t get kicked out of Infernos.’”
However, the bouncer clarified the reason:
“Look, we allow most things, but when your friend does [redacted], then we kick you out”
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Margot Robbie, actress
Repeated Bans and Moving in Together
Robbie admitted that getting kicked out was far from a rare occurrence for their group. She revealed,
“Most of the clubs in Clapham, I’d say, have kicked us out. Yeah, for a while we were banned at a number of places! [..] So we ended up all deciding to move in together.”
Shortly after, she and her friends settled into the neighborhood permanently after purchasing a property near their favorite club.
Margot explained their motivation for choosing the location, saying,
“I had gone back to America at that point, and so we were looking online, and the guys were like, ‘Oh, it’s a sign this place is down the road from Infernos’.”
She added,
“So we literally signed our lease just because it was down the road from Infernos.”
Impact of Her Educational Journey and Lifestyle Choices
Margot Robbie’s reflection on her doubts about education highlights the challenges faced by individuals choosing unconventional career paths. Her willingness to confront insecurities by engaging with academic work shows determination to reconcile personal dreams with societal expectations. Furthermore, her candid stories about youthful escapades portray a period of exploration and camaraderie that shaped her early adult life.
As Robbie continues to succeed in film, her story may inspire others to recognize that personal success does not always require traditional academic routes, while also acknowledging the moments of uncertainty along the way.
