Margot Robbie is a versatile actress celebrated for her remarkable talent and beauty. She rose to prominence through her portrayals of Harley Quinn in The Wolf of Wall Street and Suicide Squad. Robbie’s career flourishes as she demonstrates a wide range of acting skills and a commitment to storytelling.
When Margot Robbie first embodied Harley Quinn in 2016’s Suicide Squad, she portrayed the character as quite unhinged. However, her experience making the follow-up film, 2017’s I, Tonya, proved to be an even greater challenge.
Margot Robbie Hit Sebastian Stan While Filming
Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Tonya Harding in I, Tonya earned her much acclaim but also took a toll. She required weekly MRI scans due to a herniated disc in her neck, and the boundary between her work and personal life became dangerously blurred at times.
Margot Robbie admitted to Grazia that during her intense portrayal of figure skater, Tonya Harding, she felt like she had “lost her mind,” which also had an impact on her co-star, Sebastian Stan.
Robbie told Grazia (via Independent):
“I genuinely thought we were these people and we were off the set, running down the street screaming at each other and the cameras are running after us. I think I was screaming something about needing to go to hospital because my hand was broken. It wasn’t, but I was so caught up in the moment. And Sebastian was like, ‘Margot, where are you going?’ He went to pick me up because I was continuing to tear down off set and I turned and punched him in the head.”
Sebastian Stan portrayed Jeff Gillooly, Tonya Harding’s former husband. Margot Robbie revealed that immersing herself in the dynamics of this “abusive relationship” had a profound impact on her.
Margot Robbie Almost Quit Acting After Sudden Attention
Margot Robbie contemplated quitting acting due to the “awful” experience of fame that followed her role in The Wolf Of Wall Street. Starring as Jordan Belfort’s mistress-turned-wife in Martin Scorsese’s film alongside Leonardo DiCaprio at the tender age of 22 catapulted Margot Robbie to global stardom. She candidly shared this experience with Vanity Fair.
Robbie told Vanity Fair:
“Something was happening in those early stages, and it was all pretty awful. I remember saying to my mom, ‘I don’t think I want to do this.’ And she just looked at me, completely straight-faced, and was like, ‘Darling, I think it’s too late not to.’ That’s when I realized the only way was forward.”
However, her challenges didn’t end there. The invasion of privacy and relentless pursuit by paparazzi raised concerns not only for her well-being but also for the safety of her loved ones.
I, Tonya can be rented or purchased on Google Play.
Source: Independent, Vanity Fair
