Margot Robbie’s transformation over the years: From fresh-faced teen to expectant mom

Take a look at Margot Robbie's style transformation from 2008 to 2024 as she prepares to welcome her first child with husband Tom Ackerley
PUBLISHED JUL 8, 2024
Margot Robbie's style has gone through a drastic transformation over the years (Getty Images, Cameron Spencer/Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Margot Robbie's style has gone through a drastic transformation over the years (Getty Images, Cameron Spencer/Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Margot Robbie’s style evolution over the years

Margot Robbie transformation (Getty Images and Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)
Margot Robbie's transformation from 2008 to 2024 (Getty Images, Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

Over the years, Margot Robbie has established herself as one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. Robbie started her acting career in 2008 with a role in the Australian daily soap 'Neighbours' and had her Hollywood breakthrough in 2013 with Martin Scorsese’s 'The Wolf of Wall Street'. What cemented her as an asset to the industry was her portrayal of the titular fashion doll in Greta Gerwig's 2023 hit 'Barbie', which she also produced. As Robbie prepares for her new role as a mother, let's look at how her style has grown over time.

1. 2008

Margot Robbie in 'Neighbours' (Channel 5)
Margot Robbie in her debut show 'Neighbours' (Channel 5)

Margot Robbie started her illustrious career with the role of Donna Freedman (aka Donna Brown) in the Australian soap 'Neighbours' in 2008. The fresh-faced teenager Robbie appeared for a total of 327 episodes before bidding adieu to the show in 2011, as per Metro.

2. 2009

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Actress Margot Robbie arrives for the 51st TV Week Logie Awards at the Crown Towers Hotel and Casino on May 3, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Lucas Dawson/Getty Images)
Margot Robbie at the 51st TV Week Logie Awards (Lucas Dawson/Getty Images)

During her stint with 'Neighbours', Robbie appeared in her glamorous persona for the 2009 Logie Awards in a flamenco-inspired dress. Still a teenager, Robbie looked stunning in the asymmetric black-and-orange dress, which she paired with classic black pumps. 

3. 2010

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 2: Margot Robbie arrives at the 52nd Tv Week Logie Awards at Crown Melbourne on May 2, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Faith Moran/GC Images
Margot Robbie in a white gown at the 52nd TV Week Logie Awards (Faith Moran/GC Images)

Robbie foreshadowed her big Hollywood career when she donned an elegant white mermaid-core gown with silver accents to the 2010 Logie Awards. To complete the look, Robbie opted for nude makeup and tied her blonde hair in a messy updo. 

4. 2013

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 17:  Margot Robbie attends the
Margot Robbie in an Armani Prive grown at a 'The Wolf Of Wall Street' premiere (Getty Images)

The Aussie actress went full glam during the premieres of her first major Hollywood venture 'The Wolf of Wall Street'. For one of the events, Robbie opted for a custom white column gown by Armani Prive. The one-shoulder dress featured an open back and a sequined black panel at the waist. For her makeup, Robbie paired a smokey-eye look with bare lips. 

5. 2014

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 2: Margot Robbie arrives at the 86th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 2, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dan MacMedan/WireImage)
Margot Robbie at the 86th Annual Academy Awards on March 2, 2014 (Dan MacMedan/WireImage)

Robbie is the queen of hair evolution and never fails to make a strong case for it. In 2014, the actress debuted raven black hair and dark eyebrows. For her 2014 Oscars look Robbie went for a black strapless gown, which had a cut-out detailing with a bow at the back. She paired the outfit with a pearl necklace, a silver ring, and dainty silver earrings. Her hair was styled in old Hollywood curls, complemented with dark purple lipstick and bold eyebrows.

6. 2019

WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Margot Robbie attends Special Screening Of Liongate's
Margot Robbie attends the special screening Of Lionsgate's 'Bombshell' at Regency Village Theatre in December 2019 (Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

After some more experimentations with her hair color, the 'I, Tonya' actress appeared in her natural blonde hair for the screening of 'Bombshell' in 2019. For the event, Robbie wore a flowy blooming lilac gown by Giambattista Valli, which made her look like a life-sized doll. 

7. 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S
Margot Robbie debuted beachy bangs while attending the 2021 Oscars (Getty Images)

In 2021, the 'Suicide Squad' actress debuted dramatic beachy bangs while attending the Oscars. She paired the bangs, which helped bring attention to her sharp facial features, with a simple low ponytail. She wore a floral sleeveless Chanel dress, paired with pearl earrings and her go-to soft makeup look. 

8. 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 19: Margot Robbie attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Margot Robbie at the 13th annual Governors Awards (Getty Images)

Margot Robbie rocked a honey-blonde mane in 2022. She looked nothing short of a Grecian goddess as she opted to wear an emerald green one-shoulder cutout gown by Bottega Veneta at the 13th annual Governors Awards. She paired the gown with gold earrings and stacked bangles. 

9. 2023

Margot Robbie attends the World Premiere of
Margot Robbie at the World Premiere of 'Barbie' in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

Throughout most of the 'Barbie' press tour, Robbie opted for outfits in various shades of pink. However, she switched things up for the World Premiere of 'Barbie' in July 2023, embracing classic Hollywood glam with a sequined black column gown, opera gloves, a layered diamond necklace, and classic red lips.

10. 2024

Margot Robbie arrives at the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at  the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
Margot Robbie went for a toned-down look for the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Robbie is all set to enter her new era as she is expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, with whom she tied the knot in 2016, as reported by PEOPLE Magazine. A couple of months back, she attended the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, dressed in a comfortable black gown.

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