Fans have called on Margot Robbie to fire her stylist after the actor appeared in a series of revealing outfits while promoting her new film, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.
Robbie, 35, drew attention at the New York premiere when she wore a vintage Thierry Mugler gown noted for its corset bodice and thigh-high split. In London later in the week she appeared in a sheer Armani Privé SS25 couture dress, embellished with crystals and sequins and featuring an open back. Social-media commenters criticized the choices as overly suggestive and urged the actor to change her styling team.
Some fans said the looks marked a sharp departure from the doll-like wardrobe Robbie displayed during the promotional run for Barbie in 2023. "Quite fond of Margot. There seems to be a big push recently to style her in a 'suggestive' manner. It's weird that she is agreeing. Didn't seem like that type of chick," one commenter wrote. Another posted, "What's with all the skimpy dresses lately? She really doesn't need to." Others urged, "Sack the stylist," and suggested Robbie hire someone new.
Robbie's recent appearances have included more than red-carpet gowns. During the promotional tour she has been photographed in a succession of short mini dresses on New York streets and in a look combining slacks and an oversized jacket worn open. Reporters at the premieres described one moment in New York when the cut and fit of a dress prompted concern it might cause a wardrobe malfunction.
Representatives for Robbie and her styling team did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The actor, who returned to work after a brief hiatus following the global success of Barbie, has also been balancing public appearances with private life; she and her husband, Tom Ackerley, welcomed their first child in October 2024.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey pairs Robbie with Colin Farrell, 49, in a romantic drama that follows two characters who encounter a strange door that acts as a portal to their pasts. The film explores core memories and milestones in their lives; the cast also includes Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe, Billy Magnussen and Jodie Turner-Smith. The movie is scheduled for release in Australian cinemas on Sept. 18.
Public reaction to celebrity styling is a recurring feature of film promotion cycles, where wardrobe choices often become part of media coverage. In this instance the debate has centered on whether Robbie's recent looks are a personal choice, a stylistic shift for the promotional campaign, or a collaborative decision with her fashion team. Coverage of the tour and social-media commentary continue as the film opens internationally.