When you think of Margot Robbie, you probably think of a striking blonde with an Australian accent, best known for her role as Naomi Lapaglia. The Wolf of Wall Street and of course Barbie from Greta Gerwig's hit movie (because who's better?). But did you know that the breakout actress is also a mega-millionaire, thanks to her many high-paying roles?Barbie including)-And His lesser-known producer behind the scenes? When I was only 34 years old I am Tonya The actress and filmmaker has worked with some of the industry's top names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling and more. So yeah, it's no surprise that he's making huge amounts of money.
From his breakout role The Wolf of Wall Street according to his last role Here's everything we know about how Margot Robbie, the Barbie from the massive Greta Gerwig movie, made her fortune.
Margot Robbie Debuts in Australian Soap Operas
While we now know her as the blonde pink queen of Barbie land, Robbie actually started out with slightly less flashy work. The Australian native starred in the long-running Australian soap opera from 2008 to 2010. neighborsHere she played Ramsay Street favorite Donna Freedman, who can only be described as beautiful, sultry and a little bit weird. While Robbie left the series after just a few years to pursue a career in Hollywood, the series quickly reemerged in 2022, ending after 37 years and 8,903 episodes.
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Robbie Gets His First Big Break The Wolf of Wall Street
In 2011, he starred in the short-lived ABC drama. PanAm, playing a game A stewardess on an airplane with actresses Christina Ricci, Karine Vanasse and Kelli Garner in the 1960s. Although the series only lasted one season, just two years later Robbie was cast as Naomi Lapaglia, the second wife of stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leo DiCaprio), in the Martin Scorsese-directed film. The wolf of Wall Street.
Although this role did not make him a household name, he definitely got noticed thanks to the success of the Scorsese film. Her thick Brooklyn accent and catchy lines in the role (“From now on, there'll be nothing but short, short skirts around the house”) made her popular with fans, too. However, financially, the role didn't pay off as much as you might think. According to unconfirmed reports, he earned just $347,000 for his role in the film.
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His Salary Increased Over Time
For years, Robbie wasn't as rich as a movie star. Sure, he made more for one movie than the average person makes in a year, but as far as Hollywood goes, it wasn't doing so well until a few years ago. Luckily, the actor lives (or at least did) a fairly normal life, free of ostentation and ostentation, and prides himself on being economical.
“I will never sell my soul for a paycheck,” Robbie said in a 2014 interview. Vanity Fair. “I don't need money because I'm not a spender. I share my house in London with five roommates. I'm taking the subway; This is free fun! I intend to remain who I have always been; “My family and friends keep me going.”
But since his time in Australian TV series and his first notable roles, Robbie has earned him a very nice amount of money, starting with his role in the series. Tarzan Legend, It was released in 2016. Tdesire Panned by critics, it is estimated to have earned $357 million worldwide. While we're not sure exactly how much Robbie earned from the film, various outlets are reporting that it's one of his highest-paying gigs to date.
same year Tarzan Legend, Robbie took part Suicide Squad She stars as Harley Quinn, the Joker's sidekick/love interest in DC Comics. He continued to star in the title role a few years later. Suicide Squadcontinued Suicide Squad And spin-off birds of prey, for which he reportedly earned a $10 million paycheck. (Hey, comic book money is big money in Hollywood these days.)
Up to this point, Robbie was making a good living, but in 2023, his business has taken off into the stratosphere. As the central star (And a producer) BarbieHe entered the highest-earning ranks of Hollywood. Accordingly Diversity, The film is estimated to have grossed $1.18 billion worldwide; this included $526.3 million at the domestic box office and $657.6 million worldwide. The magazine reports that Robbie earned nearly $50 million in salary and box office bonuses from this massive transformation.
Although lesser known than his performance work, Robbie's behind-the-scenes efforts as a producer have been key to his rise. She and her husband, Tom Ackerley, founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment in 2014, under that banner only Barbiebut also I am Tonya, Promising Young Woman, And salt burnwith Hulu series baby faced and Netflix miniseries Servant.
How Much is Margot Robbie's Salary?
As of 2024, Margot Robbie has an estimated net worth of $60 million. This figure is said to be $20 million more than the amount estimated a year ago; This is undoubtedly due to the rumored $50 million she earns from her top role. Barbie, both in front of and behind the camera.
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