'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' star Margot Robbie opens up about welcoming first child, calls it the 'best experience'

As she promotes her new film, 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,' Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie is giving fans a rare glimpse into her private life as a new mother.

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Margot Robbie opens up on parenthood

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight the 'Barbie' actress opened up about welcoming her first child with husband Tom Ackerley last year. While she noted that the experience is difficult to explain to those without children, she summed it up simply and powerfully as "the best."


The typically private couple welcomed a baby boy in October 2024 but have since kept all details, including their son's name and birthday, out of the public eye. Despite her guarded nature, Robbie's joy is clear, as even her infrequent public comments about motherhood are filled with warmth. Her 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' co-star, Colin Farrell, echoed her sentiments, reflecting on how parenthood has profoundly shifted his own perspective on life.

Margot Robbie gives a sneak peek into her personal life

While Robbie has maintained a low profile regarding her new role, her son has made a few brief, accidental cameos. During a separate interview with Access Hollywood, the actress smiled and paused the conversation to apologize, saying, "I'm sorry about how loud my baby is." This small moment of candidness offered a relatable look into her new reality. The 35-year-old star has always balanced blockbuster stardom with a fiercely guarded personal life, and her approach to motherhood appears to be no different.

Margot Robbie on the work front

Margot Robbie is set to return to the big screen with the romantic drama 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' alongside Colin Farrell, directed by Kogonada and written Seth Reiss which will premiere on September 19, 2025."Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2."