“Darling, I think it’s too late”: Margot Robbie Would Have Never Worked With Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling and Leonardo DiCaprio if Her Mother Wouldn’t Have Convinced Her to Sacrifice Her Life
The Australian actress Margot Robbie has gained a lot of attention recently, particularly for her portrayal of Barbie alongside Ryan Gosling in Greta Gerwig’s film. Her path to popularity in Hollywood has been nothing short of incredible, and she has played a variety of roles in films ranging from romance to action to drama. But it wasn’t easy for her to get to where she is now.
The character of Naomi Lapaglia in The Wolf of Wall Street, which demanded Robbie to be bold, brought her a lot of attention and made her a star. Thanks to her portrayal as Jordan Belfort’s lover and then wife, Robbie, at 22 years old, was propelled into the spotlight and the world of success. While this was a significant career advancement for her, she also faced some unanticipated difficulties as a growing star in Hollywood.
Margot Robbie discussed her struggles with extreme popularity
Margot Robbie opened up in an interview with Vanity Fair about the difficulties she encountered following her breakout performance alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s 2013 box office hit, The Wolf of Wall Street. While the film’s popularity propelled her into the public eye, it also gave her an unwelcome amount of fame and public scrutiny. She questioned whether this was the direction she really wanted to go because of the invasion of her privacy and ongoing attention.
Robbie went above and beyond to give an exceptional portrayal of Naomi Lapaglia, straining her personal comfort zone in the process. A drawback of her rapid fame was the intrusion into her private life and constant paparazzi attention. Robbie remembered those early days and recognized the difficulties she had to overcome.
Margot Robbie’s mother saved her acting career
Margot Robbie was unprepared for how quickly her name spread after her performance in The Wolf of Wall Street, and it was much more intense than she had anticipated. She was emotionally unprepared for the loss of her solitude that came along with the unexpected and overwhelming celebrity. She even contemplated giving up acting in the midst of this whirlwind.
Robbie shared in the Vanity Fair interview about a touching moment from her rise to fame when she confided in her mother about her concerns about pursuing an acting career. The early phases of popularity seemed really overpowering and horrible, and she remembered telling her mother, “I don’t think I want to do this.” As a result, Robbie received the encouraging nudge she needed to keep going from her mother’s direct yet considerate guidance.
“Darling, I think it’s too late not to,” her mother said in her simple but impactful response. For Robbie, this remark marked a turning point, inspiring her to face the difficulties and keep going after her acting goals.
Source: Vanity Fair
