Margot Robbie has revealed a deeply uncomfortable moment from early in her career, claiming a male co-star once handed her a weight-loss book in what she interpreted as a pointed suggestion about her body.
The Australian actress, currently promoting her latest project Wuthering Heights, made the admission during a candid conversation with Complex, where she reflected on the pressures she faced breaking into Hollywood.
“Very, very early in my career, an actor I worked with, a male actor, gave me a book called ‘Why French Women Don’t Get Fat,’ and it was essentially a book telling you to eat less,” she said.
She continued: "And I was like, ‘Whoa, f*** you, dude... He essentially gave me a book to let me know that I should lose weight."
Robbie did not name the actor involved, but the revelation offers a stark insight into the scrutiny young actresses often face in the industry. The 35-year-old has long spoken about navigating image expectations in Hollywood, particularly in her early twenties when she rose to global prominence following The Wolf of Wall Street in 2013.
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Since then, Robbie has built one of the most successful careers of her generation. From I, Tonya, which earned her an Academy Award nomination, to her transformative role in Barbie, she has consistently taken on complex female characters while also becoming a powerhouse producer through her company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
Her latest role in Wuthering Heights marks a dramatic departure from the glossy pink world of Barbie. The adaptation, directed by Emerald Fennell, reimagines Emily Brontë’s gothic classic for a modern audience. Robbie stars opposite Jacob Elordi, who plays Heathcliff, in a production that has already sparked significant buzz for its moody aesthetic and intense on-screen chemistry.
While the weight-loss anecdote reflects an earlier period in her life, Robbie now appears firmly in control of her narrative — and her career. During the press tour for Wuthering Heights, she has repeatedly praised Elordi, describing him as magnetic and emotionally fearless in his portrayal of the brooding anti-hero.
In contrast to the negative experience she described from her past, Robbie’s recent comments about Elordi have been glowing. She has highlighted how collaborative their process was and how deeply he immersed himself in the character. The pair have frequently been seen laughing and embracing on red carpets, with fans and media outlets noting their easy rapport.
Elordi, known for Euphoria, Saltburn, and his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Priscilla, has likewise spoken warmly about Robbie, commending her leadership on set and her instinctive understanding of Catherine Earnshaw. Their mutual admiration has become a focal point of the film’s promotional campaign, reinforcing the intensity of their on-screen dynamic.
The contrast between Robbie’s early career experience and her current professional partnerships is striking. Where she once felt blindsided and diminished, she now stands as both a leading actress and influential producer shaping the projects she works on.
Wuthering Heights itself is expected to lean heavily into the psychological and romantic torment that defines Brontë’s novel. Set against the bleak Yorkshire moors, the story follows the destructive love between Catherine and Heathcliff — a tale of obsession, class tension, and revenge. Fennell’s version is said to amplify the darker elements of the narrative, positioning Robbie and Elordi at the centre of a sweeping, emotionally volatile romance.
If anything, her latest comments reinforce the message that she no longer tolerates being reduced to superficial expectations. Instead, she is carving out roles — and producing films — on her own terms.
