Margot Robbie recently had a heartwarming and amusing moment on the red carpet of her latest film. While being interviewed at the premiere of Babylon in her native Australia, the actress was interrupted by her friends shouting her childhood nickname, "Hey Maggot!"
A video of the adorable and funny incident was shared by entertainment reporter Justin Hill, who was conducting the interview with the 32-year-old star. In the footage, Robbie can be seen jumping up and down and waving enthusiastically to her friends before explaining to Hill with a beaming smile, "I saw my school friends. We have been friends since we were four years old.
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Hill took to Instagram to caption the video, writing, "Can't believe I got to witness this pure moment when #MargotRobbie's childhood mates walked past and yelled out to her as we were chatting tonight."
In the film Babylon, Robbie portrays aspiring actress Nellie LaRoy. The story is set in 1920s Hollywood, depicting the industry's transition from silent films to talkies. Alongside Brad Pitt, the film features a star-studded cast including Tobey Maguire, Olivia Wilde, Jean Smart, and many others.
During an interview with WSJ. Magazine, Robbie discussed the demanding nature of her role in Babylon, stating, "I've never worked that hard in my life. [I was] shattered by the end of that job."
In November, Robbie's co-star Eric Roberts, who portrays her character's father in the film, praised her performance during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. He even predicted that her exceptional acting in Babylon would likely earn her an Academy Award nomination. Roberts compared Robbie's talent to the legendary performances of Elizabeth Taylor and Sandy Dennis in the 1966 film Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, remarking that Robbie's portrayal in Babylon is "on that level.
" He concluded by expressing his awe, stating, "She blew me away. I couldn't believe how brilliant every minute of every day she was."
Robbie continues to captivate audiences with her remarkable talent, and her endearing red carpet moment only further highlights the genuine and down-to-earth nature of this remarkable actress.
