From Barbie to Boss
Margot Robbie did not just star in “Barbie,” she built it. As producer through her company LuckyChap Entertainment, Robbie turned a risky toy adaptation into a $1.4 billion cultural phenomenon, proving she is one of Hollywood’s smartest business minds.
Born July 2, 1990, in Dalby, Australia, Robbie broke through as Naomi Lapaglia in “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013), holding her own opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in her first major film role.
The LuckyChap Strategy
Robbie founded LuckyChap in 2014 with a mission: champion female-driven stories. The company produced “I, Tonya” (2017), which earned Robbie her first Oscar nomination as disgraced figure skater Tonya Harding, and “Promising Young Woman” (2020), which won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
Then came “Barbie” (2023). Robbie spent years developing the project, choosing Greta Gerwig to direct and insisting on a bold, subversive take. The result was the highest-grossing film of 2023 and a genuine cultural moment.
More Than an Actress
Robbie’s second Oscar nomination came for “Bombshell” (2019), and she earned critical acclaim for “Babylon” (2022). But her producing work may be her true legacy, consistently betting on original voices and female filmmakers.
With upcoming projects including a new “Ocean’s” film and producing ventures, Margot Robbie has redefined what a movie star can be: not just the face of the film, but the force behind it.