Margot Robbie's return to the red carpet after giving birth has sparked a debate about post-pregnancy style, as the actor embraces increasingly revealing outfits on the press tour for her upcoming film, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.
Since welcoming a son with husband Tom Ackerley last October, Robbie has stepped into the spotlight with bold looks designed to signal that motherhood does not dilute her public star power. The outfits range from a vintage Mugler gown on the New York premiere to daring, jewel-encrusted silhouettes that attract attention as she promotes the film and her broader slate of projects.
The New York premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey saw Robbie in a white Mugler gown crafted from a push-up bustier and a draped thigh-slit skirt, a look described in coverage of the event as vintage-inspired and form-fitting. The appearance was paired with bare shoulders and sleek styling that highlighted Robbie’s post-pregnancy figure as she walked the carpet beside co-star Colin Farrell.
Earlier in the tour, she wore a thigh-skimming black-and-white print mini-dress paired with chunky black heels in London. The choice underscored a consistent thread in her recent style: bold silhouettes and statement footwear intended to foreground confidence and glamour as she resumes major film commitments.
Last week, Robbie appeared on the London red carpet wearing a crystal-covered nude dress from Armani Privé’s spring/summer 2025 couture collection. The garment featured an open back and strategically placed jewel embroidery across the chest, with the actress wearing only a thong underneath. The look sparked conversation about red-carpet risk and body confidence as it traveled through the film’s promotional cycle.
In another moment that drew attention, Robbie took part in a London rooftop photocall wearing underwear as outerwear—a pink satin Mugler bra paired with a matching pencil skirt from the fashion house’s 1998 collection. The look was part of a broader set of outfits Robbie has worn during the campaign for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and demonstrates a willingness to push conventional limits on the public stage.
Robbie is promoting a film in which she stars opposite Colin Farrell; Sony Pictures released the first trailer in June for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, a romantic fantasy that follows the characters as they journey through memories brought on by a mysterious portal in the woods. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on September 19, with a supporting cast that includes Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe, Billy Magnussen and Jodie Turner-Smith.
The project is part of Robbie's broader 2025-2026 slate, which also includes her role as Cathy in Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, alongside Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. The film is slated for release the following February and represents Robbie’s continued collaboration with high-profile filmmakers as she navigates motherhood and a return to a demanding publicity schedule.
Robbie has been relatively private about her family since becoming a mother. She has not shared her son’s name or many details about the birth, emphasizing that motherhood is deeply personal even as she participates in high-profile publicity tours. She told Entertainment Tonight that explaining motherhood to those without children can be difficult, but for many who have children, it is the best.
In interviews and on public appearances, Robbie has described her evolving approach to balancing career and family. She and Ackerley, a British film producer, have been together since 2013 and married in a private ceremony in Byron Bay in 2016.
The dialogue surrounding Robbie’s fashion during the publicity cycle reflects a broader cultural moment in which celebrities who become parents are increasingly scrutinized for how they dress post-pregnancy. Supporters argue that fashion is a form of self-expression and empowerment, while critics note that some choices risk creating an expectation that new mothers must reclaim a sexier public image immediately.
Robbie’s film work continues to draw attention beyond wardrobe choices. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey marks a return to high-profile storytelling for the actor as she collaborates with Farrell on a story that blends romance, fantasy and memory. The release comes at a time when Robbie is pursuing other projects, signaling a busy season in which motherhood intersects with a renewed media spotlight. The reception to the trailer and subsequent appearances will likely influence how audiences perceive Robbie’s public persona as she navigates both parenthood and blockbuster fame.