It’s kind of hard now to imagine Hollywood without Margot Robbie.
However, after starring in Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated smash hit The Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie nearly packed in the fame game because of her experience with her newfound fame.
Although Robbie has been acting since her stint on Australian soap Neighbours, the 2013 flick really catapulted her into the spotlight.
In case you haven’t seen it, The Wolf of Wall Street stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill and follows the true story of Jordan Belfort, who takes a hit after the stock market crashes. Showing us the fast-paced, high energy lifestyle of the stock market, we watch Belfort’s life unravel and the demise of his relationship with Naomi Lapaglia (Robbie).
“Something was happening in those early stages and it was all pretty awful.
“I remember saying to my mum, ‘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 realised the only way was forward.”
As any actress in the spotlight will tell you, learning how to navigate the media frenzy is no easy feat.
Margot got some advice from her mum on the matter (Mike Coppola / Staff)
When asked how she did it, Robbie remarked: “I know how to go through airports, and now I know who’s trying to fuck me over in what ways.
“If my mom dies in a car accident because you wanted a photo of me going in the grocery shop, or you knock my nephew off a bike — for what? For a photo? It’s dangerous but still weirdly nothing feels like it changes.”
