Margot Robbie’s Romantic Saga: Hollywood Glamour, Hidden Tensions, and Lasting Love
Margot Robbie, the dazzling star of *Barbie* and *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*, has a love life that’s as captivating as her on-screen performances. Beneath her poised exterior lies a story of whirlwind romances, rumored rivalries, and a steadfast partnership that’s weathered Tinseltown’s stormiest gossip. Here’s the juicy scoop on Robbie’s journey through the heart.
**Young Love and Aussie Roots**
Before she was a global superstar, Margot Robbie was a Gold Coast girl with big dreams. In her early *Neighbours* days (2008–2011), whispers of a romance with co-star Sam Clark, who played Ringo Brown, sent Australian tabloids into a frenzy. Their on-screen chemistry as Donna Freedman and Ringo fueled speculation, but both denied anything serious. “We were just mates having fun,” Clark told *New Idea* in 2010. Robbie’s focus soon shifted to Hollywood, leaving her Aussie flings behind as she chased fame with *Pan Am*.
**The Tom Ackerley Fairytale: Love or Envy?**
Robbie’s life changed in 2013 when she met Tom Ackerley, a British assistant director, on the set of *Suite Française*. Their slow-burn romance blossomed into a full-fledged love story, culminating in a secret 2016 wedding in Byron Bay. The couple’s chemistry extends beyond romance—they co-run LuckyChap Entertainment, producing smashes like *Promising Young Woman*. But even this power couple hasn’t escaped drama.
In 2018, rumors surfaced of tension during the production of *Mary Queen of Scots*. Insiders claimed Ackerley felt uneasy about Robbie’s close bond with co-star Joe Alwyn, whose brooding charm reportedly “lit up the set.” A source told *Star* magazine, “Tom trusts Margot, but Joe’s intensity made him question things.” Robbie laughed off the gossip, praising Ackerley’s support in a *Variety* interview: “He’s my rock. The rest is just noise.” Still, the whispers painted a picture of a couple navigating the pressures of fame.
**The Brad Pitt Rumor Mill: A Scandal That Wasn’t**
Robbie’s role opposite Brad Pitt in *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* (2019) sparked one of the biggest rumors yet. Their electric scenes as Sharon Tate and Cliff Booth, coupled with Pitt’s newly single status post-Angelina Jolie, had tabloids buzzing about an off-screen affair. A questionable *In Touch* report claimed Ackerley was “furious” after spotting “flirty” texts between Robbie and Pitt. The story gained traction when Robbie was seen leaving Pitt’s Los Angeles mansion after a late-night meeting—later revealed to be a script discussion for *Babylon*.
Robbie and Ackerley shut down the speculation with a rare public display of affection at a *Babylon* premiere, where they were “inseparable,” according to *Us Weekly*. “Brad’s a friend and a legend, but Tom’s my home,” Robbie told *Elle*. Pitt himself called the rumors “absurd,” joking, “I’m not that charming!” The episode highlighted the couple’s resilience, but it left fans wondering how much Hollywood’s rumor machine tests their bond.
**Baby Bliss and New Rumors**
In 2024, Robbie and Ackerley announced they were expecting their first child, a joyful milestone that quieted some gossip. Yet, even this happy news couldn’t stop the drama. During the *Barbie* press tour, Robbie’s playful chemistry with Ryan Gosling reignited speculation. A viral clip of them giggling at a London event led to a *Life & Style* story suggesting Ackerley felt “overshadowed” by Gosling’s charm. “Tom knows it’s part of the job, but it stings when the world ships Margot with someone else,” an alleged insider claimed.
Robbie dismissed the chatter, telling *Good Morning America*, “Ryan’s like a brother. Tom and I are too busy planning for our baby to care about silly rumors.” The couple’s focus on family has only strengthened their united front.
**Where They Stand Today**
As of May 2025, Margot Robbie, 34, and Tom Ackerley remain one of Hollywood’s most solid couples, juggling parenthood prep and their production empire. Recent sightings of them strolling hand-in-hand in Santa Monica show a couple unfazed by the spotlight. Still, Hollywood loves a good plot twist, and rumors persist about Robbie’s next co-star sparking the next “scandal.” “Margot thrives on her work and her family,” a friend told *People*. “The gossip just makes her laugh.”
From Aussie soaps to A-list stardom, Robbie’s love life is a mix of devotion and drama. Her bond with Ackerley, forged in trust and teamwork, proves she’s writing her own happy ending—no matter what the tabloids say.
