Margot Robbie shared her first public comments about being a mother after welcoming a baby boy with her husband Tom Ackerley in late 2024. The actress described parenthood as the best experience during a recent interview while promoting her new film. Robbie and Ackerley have kept their son’s name and exact birth date private since his arrival. The couple has been married since 2016 and are also producing partners through their company LuckyChap Entertainment.
Robbie’s return to public life includes promoting her upcoming movie A Big Bold Beautiful Journey alongside co-star Colin Farrell. This marks her first red carpet appearance since giving birth nearly a year ago. The film represents Robbie’s return to acting after the massive success of 2023’s Barbie and her subsequent break from screens. She has been balancing motherhood with her busy filming schedule, including recent work on Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
Margot Robbie’s First Comments on Motherhood
Margot Robbie spoke about motherhood for the first time in an interview with Entertainment Tonight published on August 20, 2025. When asked how parenthood had enriched her life, the actress responded with genuine enthusiasm. She explained that the experience is difficult to describe to those without children but summarized it as simply the best.
“It’s funny, you try to explain to someone who has kids, you don’t need to because they get it. And if they don’t, it’s probably just really boring to hear. So, you’re just kind of like, ‘It’s the best.’”
Robbie’s co-star Colin Farrell, who is a father to two sons himself, echoed her sentiments about parenthood during their joint interview. He described his children as the most important part of his life and credited them with shaping who he is today.
“They are the most important facet of my life and have been since they came into being. They’ve taught me so much. Whoever I am today, it’s in great part to do with their involvement.”
Private Pregnancy and Baby Details
Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley welcomed their first child together in October 2024. The couple has chosen to keep most details about their son private, including his name and exact birth date. People magazine first reported the birth news in early November 2024, though the couple never made an official announcement.
An insider revealed that the couple had been hoping to become parents for some time. The source noted that Robbie and Ackerley have settled comfortably into their new roles as parents while maintaining their private lifestyle.
“They waited a long time to get pregnant, so it was almost unbelievable when the baby actually arrived. They’ve both been settling into being parents. They’re homebodies so it’s been lovely to spend the time just them, at home with him. They’re so happy.”
Robbie had expressed her desire for children in a 2016 interview with The Daily Telegraph, stating she wanted “tons of children” or perhaps four, matching the size of her own childhood family. She acknowledged then that she wanted to focus on her career before starting a family, knowing that children would become her priority once they arrived.
Return to Work and Red Carpet Appearances
Margot Robbie made her first red carpet appearance since giving birth on August 20, 2025, at a photo call for her new film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. The event took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Robbie wore a black fitted mini-dress for the occasion, while her co-star Colin Farrell opted for a casual look with jeans and a white t-shirt.
The romantic fantasy film represents Robbie’s first acting project since Barbie became a global phenomenon in 2023. In the film, she and Farrell play strangers who embark on an emotional journey connecting their pasts. The project has been described as “one of the market’s hottest scripts” and also stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline.
Robbie acknowledged that the break between Barbie and her new film was the longest she had taken between jobs. She expressed surprise at how comfortable she felt returning to work on the new project.
“I thought it would be more scary to be walking onto the Big Bold set on day one, but it wasn’t. Everything about this film was immediately comfortable. If audiences feel even a tiny slice of how magical it felt making this movie, then they’ll have the most incredible experience in the theater.”
Balancing Motherhood and Career
Despite becoming a new mother, Margot Robbie has maintained a busy work schedule. She was spotted filming Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights in March 2025, just months after giving birth. The controversial adaptation co-stars Jacob Elordi and has generated significant attention for its provocative content.
Robbie has found subtle ways to incorporate her new identity as a mother into her daily life. She was spotted wearing a gold necklace that said “mama” while swimming in Australia in April 2025, just months after her son’s birth. This sweet accessory showed how she keeps her baby boy close even when working or traveling.
The actress has also been open about how she and Ackerley manage their relationship alongside their busy careers. In a previous interview, she shared the “three-week rule” they follow to maintain their connection despite demanding schedules.
“The most helpful thing I’ve learned from other couples in this industry is that you don’t go more than three weeks without seeing each other. Being in a long-distance relationship can be really hard when you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Robbie has spoken fondly of her partnership with Ackerley, both personally and professionally. She described how their relationship developed from friendship to marriage, noting that it felt completely natural when they eventually became romantically involved.
“We were friends for so long. I was always in love with him, but I thought, ‘Oh, he would never love me back. Don’t make it weird, Margot. Don’t be stupid and tell him that you like him.’ It happened and I was like, ‘Of course we’re together. This makes so much sense, the way nothing has ever made sense before.’”
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 19, 2025. The film is directed by Kogonada and written by Seth Reiss, with production handled by Imperative Entertainment and Sony Pictures. Meanwhile, Robbie’s production company LuckyChap continues to develop projects, including the Wuthering Heights adaptation she both stars in and produces.
Credits: eonline.com, elle.com, dailymail.co.uk
