Margot Robbie has opened up about experiencing imposter syndrome in Hollywood, fearing her film career could be ‘taken away’ at any moment.
The Aussie actress, who made her movie debut in The Wolf of Wall Street at the young age of 22, made the candid confession in an interview published by The Mirror.
Speaking to the publication about her success in Tinsel Town, Margot admitted that she was aware that her time on the screen could come crashing down in the blink of an eye.
‘Is there a moment where I thought it was all sorted now? No, I think every time I’m like, “Oh, God, it’s all going to be taken away, I won’t get to do this again, this is the last time”,’ she revealed.
‘I have this complete crisis of faith every time, “What am I doing?” I freak out every time. I care so much, for sure.’
Additionally, the 35-year-old revealed that her fear of being booted by Hollywood has led her to steer away from using her native accent in films.
Margot Robbie (pictured) has opened up about experiencing imposter syndrome in Hollywood, fearing her film career could be ‘taken away’ at any moment
Margot suffered a huge career blow after her first post-Barbie movie, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, flopped during its opening weekend at the box office (Pictured: Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey)
When the actress was offered the opportunity to use an Aussie accent for her latest project, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, she politely declined.
‘I haven’t done it since Neighbours and now I feel like I use accents to kind of hide myself in a character. There will be a day, and I think I’m getting close to it. I did contemplate it for a second and then thought, “Oh, it’s too much”.’
Margot suffered a huge career blow after her first post-Barbie movie, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, flopped during its opening weekend at the box office.
The Australian actress and Colin Farrell’s new romance drama pulled in just $3.5million (AU$5.3million) during its opening weekend in the US and $8million (AU$12million) globally — a far cry from its reported $50million (AU$76million) budget.
The numbers placed the film in sixth at the US box office, well behind the competition, including Him and Demon Slayer.
In another blow, the movie also bombed with critics, and currently holds a 37 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many reviews citing ’empty storytelling’ as its major flaw.
However, several praised the performances of Margot and Colin, whose undeniable chemistry and charisma weren’t enough to rescue the Sony Pictures release.
It marks one of the lowest openings of Margot’s US career, edging below her previous flops, Babylon (US$3.6million) and Amsterdam (US$6.4million).
The movie also bombed with critics, and currently holds a 37 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many reviews citing ’empty storytelling’ as its major flaw
The box office disappointment now puts added pressure on Margot ahead of her next big project: a highly anticipated adaptation of Wuthering Heights, directed by Saltburn’s Emerald Fennell and co-starring fellow Aussie Jacob Elordi
It also stands in stark contrast to her massive 2023 success with Barbie, which grossed a staggering US$1.447 billion worldwide.
The box office disappointment now puts added pressure on Margot ahead of her next big project: a highly anticipated adaptation of Wuthering Heights, directed by Saltburn’s Emerald Fennell and co-starring fellow Aussie Jacob Elordi.
The first trailer released earlier this month has already sparked controversy for its highly sexualised and provocative take on the 19th-century classic.
Reports from a test screening in Dallas described the film as ‘aggressively provocative’ and ‘tonally abrasive’, with hypersexualised imagery and scenes designed to shock audiences.
Despite the backlash, insiders say Margot and Jacob’s on-screen chemistry remains strong, even if their characters are ‘unlikeable’.
The film is slated for release in February 2026, and all eyes will be on Margot to see if she can bounce back from this cinematic stumble.
