Margot Robbie, the 34-year-old star of the box office hit ‘Barbie’, is expecting her first child with her husband, Tom Ackerley, as confirmed by multiple sources to People magazine. While the couple’s representatives have not officially announced the news, recent photos of Robbie vacationing in Lake Como, Italy, reveal a visible baby bump.The couple’s journey began on the set of ‘Suite Française’ in 2013, where Robbie played the role of Celine and Ackerley worked as a production assistant. Their relationship, which started as a friendship, blossomed into romance, leading to their private wedding ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia, in December 2016.Robbie and Ackerley have not only built a life together but also a successful production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, founded in 2014. The company has produced several hit films, including ‘I, Tonya’, ‘Birds of Prey’, and most recently, ‘Barbie’. Their collaborative efforts have earned them impressive accolades, with LuckyChap productions receiving 25 Oscar nominations and 18 BAFTA nominations over the past decade.In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Ackerley shed light on their seamless partnership, stating, ‘We spend 24 hours a day together. It’s a fluid thing. We don’t have to switch on or off. Everything has become one thing.’ This balance between their personal and professional lives seems to have set a strong foundation as they prepare to embark on their new journey into parenthood.As fans and industry insiders eagerly await official confirmation from the couple, this news marks an exciting new chapter for Robbie, who was named the highest-paid actress in 2023, and Ackerley, as they prepare to welcome their first child.
Key points
- Margot Robbie, 34, and Tom Ackerley are expecting their first child, as confirmed by multiple sources.
- The couple met on the set of ‘Suite Française’ in 2013 and married in 2016.
- Robbie and Ackerley run LuckyChap Entertainment, which has produced successful films like ‘Barbie’ and ‘I, Tonya’.
- Their production company has received 25 Oscar nominations and 18 BAFTA nominations in the past decade.
