Australian actress Margot Robbie, aged thirty-five, appeared on Monday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live in a sheer black lace dress, radiating excitement as she promoted her upcoming romantic drama Wuthering Heights. The film, directed by Emerald Fennell, is a fresh adaptation of Emily Brontë's iconic novel, and Robbie stars opposite her younger co-star, the twenty-eight-year-old Jacob Elordi.
On-Screen Passion and Playful Banter
During the lively interview, host Jimmy Kimmel noted that the movie contains "a lot of sex," prompting a discussion about the passionate scenes. Robbie clarified that in the original book, her character Catherine Earnshaw and Elordi's Heathcliff "never even really kissed." Kimmel cheekily responded, "Wow, you guys do," to which the Barbie star smiled and confirmed, "Yeah, we kiss a lot." She elaborated, "We kiss everywhere, yeah, a lot of kissing," with Kimmel adding humorously, "All over the property."
Valentine's Day Release and Audience Reactions
Robbie, who is married to film producer Tom Ackerley, also thirty-five, revealed that the film's release on Valentine's Day was "very intentional." She shared that she recently watched it with a group of female friends, suggesting it would make for a fun night out with drinks. Kimmel joked that women might later ask their partners, "Why aren't you as romantic as Jacob Elordi?" Robbie admitted she had similar thoughts, worrying that the film could spark comparisons, with men questioning whether they are seen as the passionate Heathcliff or the less-popular rival Edgar Linton.
"I wonder if this will start fights," she quipped, adding that the follow-up question might be, "Well then who is your Heathcliff?" Kimmel, laughing, admitted he knew he was Edgar, and Robbie noted that Edgar is "such a green flag."
Behind-the-Scenes Chemistry and Codependency
In a recent interview with Fandango, Robbie confessed to becoming "codependent" with Elordi during filming, a sentiment he reciprocated. She described how, in the first few days on set, Elordi would often be nearby, watching her character Cathy, which made her feel unsettled when he wasn't around. "I felt really unnerved and unmoored," she said, comparing it to a child without a blanket.
Elordi, in turn, admitted to a "mutual obsession," stating he ensured he was within five to ten meters of Robbie at all times to observe her mannerisms. "When is it going to slip? When is the thing going to come undone? And, it never comes undone," he gushed. He also shared intimate moments from filming, such as running hand-in-hand through the moors, where they felt genuinely connected to their characters' love.
Production Details and Release
Wuthering Heights is co-produced by Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment, the company behind hits like Barbie and Saltburn, which she runs with her husband. The cast includes Shazad Latif, Hong Chau, Alison Oliver, Charlotte Mellington, and Owen Cooper. Notably, Robbie began shooting the film just three months after giving birth to her son in October 2024.
The romantic drama is set to hit theaters on February 13, offering audiences a passionate take on Brontë's classic tale, fueled by the palpable chemistry between its lead stars.
