Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley’s love story didn’t start with grand declarations or red carpet romance. It began quietly, on the set of a World War II drama, Suite Française, in 2013. She was an actress on the rise, and he was a third assistant director from Surrey, England. At the time, Margot wasn’t even thinking about relationships. In her own words, she was the “ultimate single gal,” determined to focus on her career.
But fate, as it often does, had other plans. Slowly, friendship turned into something more, and by 2014, they were dating. That same year, they co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment with two close friends, Josey McNamara and Sophia Kerr, determined to make a mark in Hollywood.
Inside Margot Robbie’s Marriage With Tom Ackerley
Margot Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, who married in 2016, welcomed their first baby in October 2024 after confirming her pregnancy in July. The couple, now parents, had long expressed their desire for kids, making this a cherished milestone in their eight-year marriage.
The couple’s relationship was never about grand public displays of affection. In fact, they kept their engagement so private that when they married on December 18, 2016, in a secret ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia, the world only found out when Margot cheekily posted a picture of herself kissing Tom while flashing her ring finger at the camera. The wedding was intimate, with close family and friends, far removed from the glitz of Hollywood. But that’s how they preferred it—simple, personal, and just for them.
Marriage didn’t slow them down one bit. Instead of a honeymoon, they dove headfirst into work, producing I, Tonya. Margot starred as the infamous figure skater Tonya Harding, while Tom worked behind the scenes. The film was a massive success, earning Margot her first Academy Award nomination and putting LuckyChap Entertainment on the map. And that was just the beginning.
Over the years, they went on to produce Birds of Prey, Promising Young Woman, and, of course, Barbie, which became one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023. The couple practically lived and breathed work together, with Tom once admitting they spent “24 hours a day” together. But instead of causing tension, it just worked for them.
For all the work they’ve done together, it’s the little things that show how solid they are as a couple. Margot often talks about how Tom is her rock, the one who reassures her every time she gets a case of imposter syndrome before starting a new project. On the flip side, she helps him deal with his biggest fear—snakes.
Growing up in Australia, she’s no stranger to the creatures, but Tom, being British, is absolutely terrified. When they found a two-meter-long snake in their backyard in Los Angeles, Tom panicked, asking if they should exterminate it. Margot, ever the cool Aussie, simply guided it away. That’s their dynamic—she’s fearless, he’s supportive, and together, they balance each other out.
Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley Welcomed Their Baby Boy in October 2024
Though they usually keep their private life out of the spotlight, the world couldn’t help but take notice when Margot stepped out in July 2024, during a romantic vacation in Lake Como, with a noticeable baby bump. Sources soon confirmed that the couple was expecting their first child. Friends revealed that family has always been important to both of them, and they had long wanted to welcome kids. Tom, ever the protective husband, was seen helping Margot into a boat, a small but sweet gesture that fans swooned over.
In the months that followed, they kept things low-key, spending time in Italy with friends like Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Margot continued working, even attending business meetings in late September, dressed in all-black maternity chic. Then, in October 2024, their baby boy arrived. The couple didn’t make a grand announcement. Instead, the news trickled out in early November through sources close to them. No name, no public photo, just a quiet confirmation that their family had grown by one.
