Margot Robbie and Amanda Holden Share 'Shoey' Drinks During Radio Interview
Margot Robbie, the acclaimed 35-year-old Australian actress, branded British radio presenter Amanda Holden a "legend" as they participated in a unique drinking ritual known as a "shoey" during a morning interview. The lively exchange took place on Heart Radio, where Robbie was promoting her latest film, Wuthering Heights, set for release in cinemas this Friday.
The 'Shoey' Ritual Explained
During the interview, Amanda Holden, 54, introduced a pair of shoe-shaped bottles, enabling the duo to engage in the Australian celebratory tradition of a "shoey," where individuals drink alcohol from a shoe as a party piece. Holden remarked, "I've got you a little present only because it's nearly lunchtime so I feel this is legal. As an Australian, I know you like shoeys." Robbie responded enthusiastically, noting she had just explained the concept to someone prior to the show.
Holden then revealed the bottles, one filled with beer for Robbie and another with gin for herself. Robbie commented on the elegance of the setup, saying, "This is a very elegant shoey. Usually you do it out of some mangy old sneaker." The pair toasted with a cheerful "Cheers darling" as they enjoyed their drinks, adding a playful and memorable moment to the broadcast.
Promoting Wuthering Heights
Beyond the lighthearted drinking segment, Margot Robbie discussed her upcoming film, Wuthering Heights, which has garnered positive reactions from her friends. She shared, "My friends who've seen it twice, they want to see it again. I've got a friend flying over for the London premiere because she wants to see it again." Robbie also praised the film's director, Emerald Fennell, highlighting the supportive environment on set. "Emerald is our leader who is always encouraging you to bare your soul. I never felt like I was going too far with my performance. I knew she'd protect me in the edit. I just had to give it my everything," she explained.
Reflecting on Past Career Experiences
In a more serious note from the interview, Robbie recalled an incident early in her career when an unnamed male actor gave her a book titled Why French Women Don't Get Fat, which she interpreted as a suggestion to lose weight. She described her outrage, stating, "I was like, 'Whoa, f*** you, dude.'" Robbie emphasized that this occurred many years ago, during her early days in the industry, and clarified it was not a well-known A-lister, adding, "I have no idea where he would even be now."
This anecdote sheds light on the challenges she faced before her breakthrough roles, such as in The Wolf of Wall Street alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. Despite the past negativity, Robbie's career has flourished, with Wuthering Heights marking another significant project. The film, starring Robbie opposite Jacob Elordi, has sparked discussion among critics for its bold themes and performances.
The Heart Breakfast show with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden airs weekdays from 06:30 to 10:00 across the UK and on Global Player, offering listeners engaging content like this memorable interview with Margot Robbie.
