Exciting news surrounds Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley! Reports recently revealed that the duo are expecting their first child soon! Although neither Robbie nor Ackerley has officially announced the news, multiple sources have reportedly confirmed their joyous parenthood journey.
Speculation about Robbie’s pregnancy started when she was seen wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and a stylish blazer during her and hubby’s summer getaway in Lake Como. Her outfit hinted at a baby bump beneath her midriff-baring shirt.
You can keep speculating until the couple makes a formal statement regarding the pregnancy! In the meantime, here’s a closer look at Tom Ackerley and his low-key marriage to Margot Robbie.
How Did Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley Meet?
Margot Robbie’s journey to find her real-life Ken made her find Tom Ackerley. The couple has been married for eight years since their intimate ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia. The relationship began three years before the set of the World War II drama “Suite Française,” where Ackerley served as an assistant director while Robbie shone in front of the camera.
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Fast-forward to 2017, their relationship blossomed, culminating in a discreet wedding in 2018. Despite their high-profile careers, Robbie and Ackerley prefer to keep their relationship private. You barely find them discussing their marriage or making joint red-carpet appearances.
Recently, Ackerley joined Robbie during her international “Barbie” press tour, briefly thrusting the couple back into public curiosity. With news of their impending parenthood, interest in the private life of this Hollywood duo has reached new heights.
Aside from being life partners, they are also successful business partners. In 2014, the couple and Robbie’s childhood friend, Sophia Kerr, co-founded the production company LuckyChap. Some of LuckyChap’s productions include “I, Tonya,” “Birds of Prey,” and “Barbie.” As Ackerley puts it, his partnership with Robbie has become a “thing.”
More Details About Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley’s Relationship
Ackerley might be able to help Robbie with the jitters, but did you know he turns to her for support regarding things like wildlife? Robbie grew up in Australia, meaning she’s used to these things, but her English husband doesn’t exactly keep calm during similar situations.
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In an interview with James Corden, she explained that Ackerley hates snakes, as they don’t have many in England. She gave a funny scenario when a two-meter-long snake was just outside the kitchen in the garden. Ackerley almost had a coronary; he was confused and didn’t know what to do.
Who Is Tom Ackerley?
Tom Ackerley is a British filmmaker whose journey into filmmaking started after studying at Godalming College in the U.K. He began his career as a floor runner and set production assistant, gradually rising to become a director and producer in the industry.
His portfolio includes work on notable films such as “The Brothers Grimsby,” “Macbeth,” and “Promising Young Woman.” In 2014, Ackerley co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment alongside his wife, Margot Robbie, solidifying their partnership personally and professionally.
One fact you might not know about Ackerley is his early stint in front of the camera as an extra in the first three Harry Potter films. During a 2020 appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Robbie jokingly expressed pride in Ackerley’s brief acting.
“My husband is in the Harry Potter movies. I know I was like, ‘Had you told me sooner, we would’ve been married very quickly,'” she said. She further noted that he was an extra when he was a little kid. He was one of the Slytherin extras when Draco pushes some kids out of the way to see Buckbeak in the third book.
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