All attention was firmly fixed on Margot Robbie as she graced the London premiere of Babylon on Thursday. The 32-year-old Australian actress effortlessly stole the show on the red carpet at the BFI Imax in Waterloo, sporting a sensational Valentino red poncho gown that boasted a halter neck top and a stunning bare back. Completing her glamorous ensemble, Robbie wore her hair in a chic updo with chunky tendrils, sported bright red lipstick, and donned gold sandal heels.
In addition to Robbie's dazzling appearance, Brad Pitt exuded charm and style in a checked grey suit and matching shirt. Robbie's choice of outfit for the premiere continues her recent streak of head-turning fashion moments, as seen at the 2023 Golden Globes in Los Angeles earlier this week.
Returning as a three-time nominee, Robbie wowed in a baby pink Chantilly lace and silk tulle Chanel gown, adorned with a chevron bodice inspired by the label's Fall/Winter 2022 Haute Couture collection.
Styled by Kate Young, this romantic designer piece was a true masterpiece requiring an astonishing 750 hours of work and incorporating 30,000 elements of embroidery, including sequins, bugle beads, and feathers. Robbie added extra sparkle with a brooch at the center of the gown's neckline and a pair of exquisite 18K white gold and diamond earrings, courtesy of the esteemed French fashion house.
In Babylon, Robbie takes on the role of Nellie LaRoy, a budding actress set in 1920s Hollywood amidst the transition from silent films to talkies. Alongside Pitt, she stars alongside a stellar cast including Tobey Maguire, Olivia Wilde, Jean Smart, Jeff Garlin, Max Minghella, Lukas Haas, Samara Weaving, Eric Roberts, and more.
Robbie recently spoke about the immense dedication and hard work that went into the film during an interview with WSJ. Magazine, expressing, "I've never worked that hard in my life.
[I was] shattered by the end of that job." Fellow cast member Eric Roberts also praised Robbie's exceptional performance in Babylon, suggesting that it could potentially earn her an Academy Award, comparing her talent to the unforgettable performances of Elizabeth Taylor and Sandy Dennis in the classic 1966 film, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Speaking on The Graham Norton Show after the premiere, Robbie described the experience of filming Damien Chazelle's epic Hollywood drama as a "wild ride." She further revealed, "There were amazing set pieces, including a party scene that took two weeks to shoot.
Every part of it was insane, and the stress levels were terrifying because there was so much going on, and I didn't want to be the one to mess it up."
When questioned about her highly anticipated upcoming project, the Barbie movie alongside Ryan Gosling, Robbie teased, "You don't know what to expect. It is great and very funny." With her undeniable talent, impeccable style, and captivating performances, Margot Robbie continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
