Margot Robbie, the Australian-born actress, has undoubtedly become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, with record-breaking success in films like “Barbie” and leading roles in “I, Tonya,” “Babylon,” “Amsterdam,” and many more.
While her public life as an actor and producer has made headlines, her private life with her partner, Tom Ackerley, is not well known. Here, we’ll delve into the life of Tom Ackerley, exploring his background, how he and Robbie met, and their successful production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
So, who exactly is Tom Ackerley?
Tom Ackerley is a British producer, who originally hails from Surrey, England. You might’ve heard a fun fact about him – he was an extra in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Margot loves to tease him about how their marriage might have happened sooner if she’d known that little tidbit!
Before getting big in Hollywood, Tom worked his way up behind the scenes. He’s been everything from a runner on set to an assistant director on popular movies and shows like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
How Tom and Margot Met:
Okay, get ready for the adorable part! The pair met in 2013 while working on the film Suite Française. Margot was already a rising star, but Tom was behind the camera as an assistant director.
They hit it off as friends first, and as Margot told Vogue, she was definitely crushing on him for a while before they made things official. Isn’t that just the cutest?
After they started dating, it didn’t take long for this dynamic duo to realize they worked as well together as they did as a couple. Inspired by other A-listers turning to production, they founded LuckyChap Entertainment in 2014, joined by Margot’s bestie Sophia Kerr and fellow Suite Française assistant director Josey McNamara.
LuckyChap has become a major force in Hollywood, championing female-driven stories. It was behind Margot’s star turns in I, Tonya and Barbie, plus the Oscar-winning Promising Young Woman.
Their Under-the-Radar Wedding
Tom and Margot are both pretty private people, so it’s no surprise they managed to pull off a secret wedding in 2016. It was a beautiful, intimate ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia, with Margot’s family in attendance. While they never officially announced an engagement, Margot subtly confirmed their marriage with a gorgeous pear-shaped diamond ring.
In true Hollywood style, these two put work first! Instead of jetting off to some tropical island, they threw themselves into producing I, Tonya. Though Margot joked that they’d rather be on a beach, passion for their project totally won out.
Of course, they made time for a proper honeymoon in Tahiti later, where they even bumped into Barack Obama!
Marriage, Kids, and the Press
Tom and Margot seem completely in sync. They split their time between LA and London and have a super close-knit group of friends. And like a lot of successful women, Margot gets frustrated with the constant questions about when they’re going to have kids. It’s a personal choice, and they’ll decide if and when the time is right, just like anyone else.
FAQs:
Is Tom Ackerley older than Margot Robbie?
They’re the same age! Both were born in 1990.
How long have Tom and Margot been together?
They met in 2013 and were married in 2016, so they’ve been a couple for almost a decade.
What other movies has Tom Ackerley worked on?
His credits include Macbeth, The Brothers Grimsby, and Rush.
