Margot Robbie’s life has been nothing short of a whirlwind. From securing iconic roles to launching her own production company and earning an Oscar nomination, her career trajectory has been a wild ride. But before the Hollywood glitz, one of her most surprising and dramatic moments took place—offscreen. The plot twist? She fell in love with her housemate.
Yes, Margot, the star of I, Tonya and The Wolf of Wall Street, secretly dated Tom Ackerley before anyone knew they were more than just friends. Their love story began in 2013 during the filming of Suite Française. While bonding with the production team, someone suggested they all move in together. Before long, Margot was signing a lease for a house in Clapham, barely seeing the place before heading off to the Golden Globes—because why not make a major life decision on the fly?
The setup? A cozy, three-bedroom home shared by Margot, Tom, and several assistant directors, all on modest budgets. It was a tight squeeze, but for Margot, it was just part of the grind. Initially, the couple kept their relationship under wraps. “We’re just mates, just mates,” they insisted. But secrets don’t stay hidden for long. Eventually, their housemates discovered the truth, and the revelation brought plenty of drama. “Our house turned into The Jerry Springer Show for a minute,” Margot admitted.
Despite the chaos, things eventually settled down, and the couple’s relationship thrived. By 2016, Margot and Tom tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Byron Bay. But their transition into married life came with an unexpected nudge from their housemates. “You had a wedding; you need to live on your own now,” they told the newlyweds. Margot and Tom were hesitant. “Just the two of us? That’s going to be weird,” they joked.
Ultimately, Margot’s love story proves that the best romances often come with a little drama—and a lot of housemates.