“You’ve got to be careful with that confidence”: Margot Robbie Knows She’s Still Far from Being a Hit Machine Despite $1.4B Barbie Success
With over $1.4 billion earned at the global box office, Barbie has cemented itself as a pop culture phenomenon. And Margot Robbie, who fought passionately for years to get the film made, is certainly feeling validated by its zeitgeist-capturing triumph. Yet the actor-producer remains realistic, knowing she’s still far from being a consistent hit machine in Hollywood.
After a decade in the industry, Robbie reflects on the “seismic shift” in her career that began with her star-making turn in 2013’s The Wolf of Wall Street. While grateful for Barbie’s success, she says it’s dangerous to let confidence breed complacency.
Margot Robbie Stays Grounded Despite Barbie‘s $1.4B Success
In conversation with Deadline, Robbie shared the lessons she has learned in all these years.
As Margot Robbie states:
“You’ve got to be careful with that confidence, because it might not be confidence in yourself. It might be confidence in the way that you did it before that worked out, but it’s not necessarily going to work out again for you because of the way the world is changing.”
She cites the fickle nature of Hollywood, where quality work doesn’t guarantee financial returns. Robbie tries to tune out industry skepticism, trusting her instincts 90% of the time. But doubts creep in, making her meticulously vet projects like Promising Young Woman before moving forward.
How Does Margot Robbie Avoid Complacency After Barbie?
Despite Barbie’s profits, Robbie says: “I definitely can’t stand the idea of playing things safe.” She aims to create quality films that stand the test of time, not volume.
Robbie believes safe, mediocre projects waste the time, money, and effort required for filmmaking. She pushes LuckyChap to take bold swings, following the example of her cinematic idols.
Success breeds confidence, Robbie admits, but creatives can lose their edge if they stop questioning themselves. She works to balance faith in her vision with remaining open to feedback and new ideas.
What Lessons Has Margot Robbie Learned?
Reflecting on her 10 years in Hollywood, Robbie emphasizes the need to adapt and avoid complacency: “You just have to listen to all the different voices in your head.”
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What worked before may fail now as the industry rapidly evolves. While celebration is warranted, Robbie seems to emerge from Barbie’s fairy tale heights with a renewed commitment to keep growing. She continues striving to make personal, provocative work – and a bit of self-doubt may help keep her grounded along the way.
