While her latest film role promises intense passion and drama, Margot Robbie's real-life romance appears to be a model of understated contentment. The Australian actress was seen enjoying a remarkably low-key day out in London with her husband, British film producer Tom Ackerley.
A Discreet Notting Hill Excursion
The couple were spotted on Sunday, January 14, browsing the vintage clothing shops, art studios, and antique stores along Portobello Road in the celebrity-favoured enclave of Notting Hill. Taking a rare break without their one-year-old son, the pair smiled and held hands, blending in almost unnoticed among other shoppers.
In a move that defies typical Hollywood extravagance, they eschewed the area's expensive restaurants. Instead, they opted for a budget-friendly lunch from vegan takeaway Falafel King, where Tom was seen tucking into a £7.50 pitta wrap.
Fashion Finds and Casual Style
The shopping trip yielded some distinctive purchases. Robbie was seen carrying a bag from designer Rejina Pyo's fashion and homeware boutique, while Ackerley had one from the personalised perfume store Le Labo. Their attention was particularly caught by a vintage chest of drawers in one store, which Tom stopped to photograph.
Dressing down for the occasion, the Barbie star wore blue jeans, Converse trainers, a long leather coat, a red beanie, and sunglasses. Tom, also 35, kept it casual but pricey in a £400 Jacquemus hoodie.
Behind the Scenes of a Racy Adaptation
The outing comes as the couple are professionally linked to a provocative new project. Tom Ackerley is a producer on the upcoming, sexually charged film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell of Saltburn fame.
Margot Robbie takes the lead role of Cathy Earnshaw, whose tumultuous love for the mysterious Heathcliff—played by Jacob Elordi—unfolds on the Yorkshire moors. The casting has sparked debate among critics, with some suggesting Elordi is miscast as the 'dark-skinned' Heathcliff and that Robbie is 'too old' to play the teenage Cathy.
However, director Fennell has vigorously defended her choice, stating the film 'needed somebody like Margot… somebody who has a godlike power, that means people lose their minds.' The film promises to bring a modern intensity to the classic Bronte tale of heartache and tragedy.
For now, away from the cinematic fireworks, Robbie and Ackerley's quiet day in West London showcases a celebrity marriage that values simple, shared moments over glamour and fuss.
