Wuthering Heights Stars Face Backlash Over Intimate Matching Jewellery
Co-stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi have found themselves at the centre of controversy following the unveiling of intimate matching rings and gushing public statements about each other. Critics have been quick to label the move a 'lame' publicity stunt, suggesting it represents an over-the-top attempt to artificially sell their on-screen chemistry ahead of their film's release.
The Rings and Their Romantic Inscriptions
The focal point of the debate is a striking matching signet ring, gifted by Robbie, 35, to her 28-year-old co-star. Each piece, crafted by UK designer Cece Fein-Hughes, features an engraving of two skeletons locked in an embrace alongside the romantic quote from Emily Brontë's novel: 'Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.' The designer confirmed on social media that the piece was 'gifted to Jacob by Margot', celebrating their time filming as Catherine and Heathcliff.
Further intricate details include the engraved initials of the fictional characters Cathy and Heathcliff, as well as the inscription '1847-2026'. This cleverly references both the original publication year of Wuthering Heights and the upcoming film's anticipated release date. Promotional images released by Warner Bros. showcased the jewellery, with one appearing to show Robbie gently gripping Elordi's hand as they modelled the rings.
Elordi's 'Mutual Obsession' Comments Fuel the Fire
The jewellery reveal was compounded by comments made by Jacob Elordi during a recent press interview. Speaking to Fandango, with Margot Robbie seated nearby, the actor declared the pair shared a 'mutual obsession' while filming. He elaborated, stating he made a conscious effort to never be more than ten metres away from the Barbie actress on set.
'If you have the opportunity to share a film set with Margot Robbie, you're going to make sure you're within five to ten metres at all times,' Elordi said. 'Watching how she drinks tea, how she eats her food. When is it going to slip? And it never comes undone.' These intimate revelations have left many observers and fans distinctly unimpressed.
Widespread Criticism and Comparisons to Past PR Campaigns
The combined effect of the matching rings and personal comments has sparked a wave of scepticism online. Numerous commenters have accused the duo of transparently copying the now-infamous press tour playbook used by Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell during the promotion of Anyone But You.
- 'They are going way too hard with this film promotion. This is exactly like Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. It's all marketing,' one critic stated.
- Another agreed: 'Overdoing it to sell their chemistry. This shouldn't be necessary if the film is actually good.'
- Others questioned the appropriateness, with one bluntly noting: 'Super creepy to say when you're married.' Robbie has been married to Tom Ackerley for nearly a decade, and the couple share a child.
Further comparisons were drawn to other suspected Hollywood PR campaigns, with one reader claiming: 'This is like Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born all over again. It's all part of the marketing machine.' Another sceptic added: 'She wants you to think there's something going on so you'll watch their butchering of a classic.'
Robbie's Candid Remarks on Postpartum Filming
Amid the promotional storm, Margot Robbie has been open about the challenges of returning to work. In an interview with British Vogue, she admitted to initial fears about filming Wuthering Heights just three months after welcoming her son in October 2024. She also addressed the heightened expectations surrounding the film's intimate scenes.
'Everyone's expecting this to be very, very raunchy,' Robbie said. 'I think people will be surprised.' While a dedicated fanbase remains excited for this new adaptation of the gothic romance, the recent promotional tactics have left a portion of the audience unconvinced. The prevailing mood for some was perhaps best summarised by a final, dismissive commenter: 'What a load of crap.'
