The change in Margot Robbie’s career trajectory was subtle and yet it made waves through generations of actresses. The Australian actress who began as Hollywood’s archetypal “blonde bombshell arm candy” was soon to be seen playing a pivotal role in Oscar-winning films. Her portrayal of the neurotic and delusional anti-hero Harley Quinn was praised by viewers across comic fandoms for her powerful performance.
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But most influential of all was his screen presence in the Oscar-nominated breakthrough film, Bomb which was voted by popular opinion as the first #MeToo movie. But after being a strong advocate for the women’s liberation movement, Robbie’s current association with the amsterdam director, David O. Russell, now puts her in a tight spot.
The many facets of Margot Robbie’s creation
Despite an incredibly stellar performance in a visually stunning environment amsterdamHollywood-designated Harley Quinn, aka Margot Robbie, is now the subject of harsh criticism from fans around the world. But before all that, the 32-year-old actress had transcended the boundaries of framed roles assigned by Hollywood when it came to looks. His films of 2020, Bomb and Promising young womanmade a ruckus loud enough to shift the crowd’s attention to his incredible potential.
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Films, moreover, came with their own recognition status. Bomb addresses the inherently widespread epidemic of the oppressive male gaze in corporate America and one woman’s struggle against it. Although it’s a broad cinematic portrayal of the true events that started the #MeToo movement of 2017, the film gave Margot Robbie a platform to champion the revolution. Her active role in solving the problem earned her more respect, as did her role as a producer in the bloody movie, Promising young woman.
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Hate continues against Margot Robbie
The only reason for the sudden drop in mass opinion towards Margot Robbie is her association with alleged sex offender, David O. Russell. The director known for films like three kings (1999), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), and american hustle (2013) has gained a reputation over the years for his verbally abusive and violent behavior on set. He had also admitted to sexually abusing his transgender niece, Nicole Peloquin in 2011, but the charges were later dropped.
I still can’t believe she wanted to take a stand with a bombshell and a promising young woman just to go work with this man https://t.co/HhCjZBfFPx
— rita (@hissmemore) September 18, 2022
Margot Robbie’s reputation as a strong supporter of the women’s rights movement clashed directly with her current involvement with the director. After signing on to work as one of the protagonists in the first film of O. Russell in more than 6 years, amsterdamthe actress who had started setting an example in Hollywood suddenly acquired hypocritical status among the crowd.
amsterdam with Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington premiering October 7, 2022.
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