While she now epitomises red carpet sophistication, Margot Robbie has candidly revealed the untamed chapter of her life during her London years, filled with alcohol-fuelled escapades, nightclub ejections, and outrageous celebrations. The acclaimed actress, known for her roles in Wuthering Heights and Barbie, has detailed her wild experiences in a revealing new podcast interview.
From Clapham Flat to Club Ejections
Until 2016, the 35-year-old actress resided in Clapham, South London, sharing a dilapidated four-bedroom flat ironically named The Manor with six friends. Robbie has previously described this period as "the best days of my life", a time when the group even instituted a compulsory house tattoo, with every member receiving identical ink.
The Infernos Incident
Appearing on the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware, Robbie recounted her infamous ejection from Infernos, the notorious nightclub known for its soaked carpets and questionable clientele. "Within about 15 minutes, we got kicked out," she confessed, describing how she protested to security while being dragged from the premises.
The bouncer reportedly told her: "Look, we allow most things, but when your friend does [redacted], then we kick you out." Robbie admitted this wasn't an isolated incident, revealing: "Most of the clubs in Clapham, I'd say, have kicked us out. For a while we were banned at a number of places!"
A Lifestyle Choice
Robbie's fascination with the area became so intense that she and her friends specifically sought accommodation near Infernos. "We literally signed our lease just because it was down the road from Infernos," she explained. The actress has compared her behaviour during this period to that of a "naughty schoolgirl", embracing a student-like existence far removed from Hollywood glamour.
Evidence of Hard-Partying Days
Social media posts from 2014 provide visual evidence of this hedonistic lifestyle. One photograph captioned "the house degenerates" shows a brunette Robbie wearing an "Oscars Bait" T-shirt—ironic given her 2018 Academy Award nomination for I, Tonya. Another image reveals piles of bin bags overflowing with empty beer cans outside their shared home.
From Party House to Production Powerhouse
Remarkably, this chaotic living situation fostered professional success. In 2015, Robbie and three housemates—including future husband Tom Ackerley—founded LuckyChap Entertainment. The production company, now valued at approximately £25 million, has since created Oscar-winning films including I, Tonya and Promising Young Woman, along with the blockbuster Barbie.
Wild Celebrations and Stripper Stories
Robbie also disclosed details of her unconventional hen party before marrying Ackerley. "My friends got a stripper and made him do Harry Potter," she recalled. "It was so funny and not sexy... he was in a robe with the glass scar, and all the innuendo you can imagine."
When asked if her Wuthering Heights co-star Jacob Elordi had been the stripper—following his revelation of their "mutual obsession"—Robbie clarified: "No, Jacob did not come as a stripper, but we did have strippers, and they were amazing. They did like classic Magic Mike."
Maintaining Local Connections
Even during her party era, Robbie maintained relationships with local business owners, befriending off-license proprietors and inviting them to movie premieres. However, she noted they didn't believe she was famous and declined her invitations.
Recent Revelations and Australian Traditions
During a recent Heart Radio appearance promoting Wuthering Heights, Robbie participated in a "shoey" with presenter Amanda Holden—an Australian tradition involving drinking from a shoe. Holden presented shoe-shaped bottles containing beer and gin, with Robbie opting for the alcoholic version, commenting: "This is a very elegant shoey. Usually you do it out of some mangy old sneaker."
These revelations paint a vivid picture of Robbie's transformation from London party girl to Hollywood royalty, demonstrating how her unconventional experiences helped shape both her personal journey and professional achievements.
