Top 15 Movies Starring Barbie Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie is one of the hottest actresses in Hollywood, especially this year, after starring in the movie with live-action Barbie dolls. However, she has been in the spotlight for a few years now which has made fans eager to check out her portrayal of her in the film.

His theatrical debut was in 2008, with the films ICU and Vigilante, both directed by Ash Aaron. However, her talent was recognized and she gained more exposure after playing Naomi, the wife of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).

Since then, Margot Robbie has already received two Oscar nominations, for Best Actress for I, Tonya (2017) and for Best Supporting Actress for Scandal (2019). Check out a list of 15 of the artist’s films to learn more about her work as an actress and producer.

The Scandal (2019)

The film features allegations made against mogul Roger Ailes, former president of Fox News, regarding sexual harassment of female employees and a toxic culture, during his command of the media company. Jay Roach is directing and Margot Robbie plays Kayla Pospisil. For this role, she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2020 Oscars.

Double Shot (2015)

Double Heist mixes comedy and drama, in which a professional con man purposely falls for a ploy to expose rookie Jess. After getting involved, the con man accepts her in her team of cheaters and ends up falling in love with her. In the film, Margot Robbie shares the lead role with actor Will Smith.

Babylon (2022)

The film approaches the cinematic world of the 1920s, following in the footsteps of the great actors of the time, in a transition from silent to sound. It is directed by Damien Chazelle and Margot Robbie plays the lead Nellie. Babylon was nominated for three categories at the 2023 Oscars, but ended up taking none.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

The comedy-drama is based on the biographical book of the same name, written by Jordan Belfort, the main character of the film, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. The plot deals with the empire of the illicit methods of Belfort, a stock broker who thrives on excesses, and is considered one of the first successes of Margot Robbie. She plays Naomi Lapaglia, wife of the protagonist.

Two Queens (2018)

The film explores the restless life of Mary Stuart, a teenage widow who returns to Scotland after spending time in France, eager to overthrow her cousin, Elizabeth I, from the throne as queen of England. It was directed by director Josie Rourke and earned Margot the lead role, as Elizabeth.

French Suite (2014)

Romantic war drama, which tells the story of an unusual love story between a French musician and a German soldier, during the German occupation of France during WWII. The story is based on the book of the same name by Irène Némirovsky and features Margot Robbie as Celine, neighbor of the protagonist Lucile, played by Michelle Williams.

Suicide Squad (2016)

In the first version of the film, Amanda Waller recruits a group of super-villains to carry out a series of menacing missions after the death of Superman. This was Margot Robbie’s first performance as Harley Quinn, who later became one of the most memorable characters of the actress.

Birds of Prey (2020)

The DC Comics female film brings back Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, who teams up with Black Canary, Huntress and Detective Renée Montoya to protect young Cassandra Cain and Gotham City from the threats of Roman Sionis, the Black Mask.

Suicide Squad (2021)

The second version is a “soft reboot”, in which a group of super-villains are infiltrated in a secret search and destroy mission on the island of Corto Maltese, full of dangerous threats. The latest version features a Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn with a different costume from the previous feature film, inspired by the Batman: Arkham video game series.

I, Tonya (2017)

Margot Robbie plays former figure skater Tonya Harding in the film that chronicles one of the great controversies in the history of Olympic sports. The plot shows how the sportswoman participated in the trick that caused her then-rival Nancy Kerrigan to injure the knee. The role earned Margot a Best Actress nomination at the 2018 Academy Awards.

The Perfect Revenge (2018)

The story follows the journeys of enigmatic characters involved in a secret mission commissioned by a mysterious individual. In the film, Margot Robbie is Annie, one of the protagonists, and it is considered one of the darkest performances of the actress to date.

The Big Short (2015)

The actress made a special appearance in the film, as herself, to explain financial concepts to the audience, including breaking the fourth wall. Although rapid, the turnout was notable. The plot is about the 2008 financial crisis, which opened up opportunities for investors to take advantage of the situation, building a fortune amid the US economic collapse.

Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood (2019)

In the feature film by Quentin Tarantino, the protagonists played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt live an actor and a stunt double trying to make a name for themselves in the Hollywood industry in the 60s. Margot Robbie appears as Sharon Tate, just in the days before the murder by the actress , Based on a true story.

Amsterdam (2022)

The film is a thriller set in the 1930s where two soldiers and a nurse are friends and witness a murder, but become prime suspects after revealing the truth about the case. Margot Robbie is one of the protagonists of the cast, along with Christian Bale and Robert De Niro.

Beautiful Revenge (2020)

This is the only film on the list in which Margot Robbie does not participate as an actress, but only as a producer. The plot tells the life of Cassie, played by Carey Mulligan, a woman who seeks revenge on evil men due to past traumas, having the chance to correct some old mistakes during an encounter.

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