Margot Robbie has continued to rise in fame since her debut more than a decade ago. While the actress flourished in the spotlight professionally, it was not something she sought for her personal life as well. During her recent appearance at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, the Barbie star opened up about the same. The Oscar-nominated actress gushed about her ‘normie’ husband, Tom Ackerley, as she candidly spoke about her contentment of being married to someone who isn’t a Hollywood celebrity.
Margot Robbie Opens Up About Marriage to Tom Ackerley
Margot Robbie has been candid about the stress and the scrutiny that comes with being in the spotlight, and it led the actress to make a “conscious decision not to date actors.” Seeking a normal life off-camera, the Oscar-nominated actress married producer Tom Ackerley in 2016.
The couple has been happily married for seven years, and Robbie recently opened up about her married life beyond the spotlight. “I am so lucky,” she told E! News. The Babylon actress also expressed delight in their marriage, appreciating the simplicity of a life beyond the glamor and extravagance of Hollywood.
“He likes being behind the camera. He’s not fazed by any of this stuff. He’s just the best, it’s so fun. I love the word ‘normie,’ yes, like all my friends, everyone’s like, ‘That’s cool what you do, but it’s more fun just to hang out and talk about other stuff.’ And you’re like, ‘I know.”
The couple first met on the set of the World War II drama Suite Française and swiftly embarked on a romantic journey. Tom Ackerley also joined Robbie at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, who received several nominations for her on and off-camera work in the 2023 blockbuster film Barbie.
Who Is Margot Robbie’s Husband, Tom Ackerley?
Tom Ackerley began his career in the entertainment industry as an extra in the first three Harry Potter films. Margot Robbie, who is a massive fan of the franchise, gushed about her husband’s involvement in the film series during a 2020 appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
“My husband is in the Harry Potter movies. I know, I was like, ‘Had you told me sooner, we would’ve been married very quickly,” she said jokingly as she shared that Ackerley portrayed a Slytherin extra in the movies. Following his brief gig in the Harry Potter movies, he pursued studies at Godalming College in the U.K. Upon returning to Hollywood, he delved into behind-the-scenes roles, taking on positions like floor runner and set production assistant.
He also started working as an assistant director and met his future wife in 2013 while working as a third assistant director on the war drama Suite Française. Their professional collaboration extended into a romantic relationship, leading to their marriage in 2016. The couple also co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment in 2014, which co-produced the 2023 film Barbie.
