Actor Margot Robbie revealed an unpleasant experience she went through early in her career.
In a recent video interview with Complex, Margot Robbie mentioned a book she received from a male fellow actor when asked about the "worst gift" she had ever received. She said, "Early in my career, a male actor I worked with gave me a book called "Why French Women Don't Get Fat,"" and added, "it was basically a book telling you to eat less."
She went on to say, "I thought, 'Wow, what the hell.' It felt like an overt message to lose weight," describing her shock at the time. The book is a 2007 work by Mireille Guiliano, an essay about eating habits and diet culture.
Robbie did not reveal the actor's real name or any specific clues. She said, "It was a very long time ago," and added, "I don't even know where that person is or what they are doing now." Singer Charli XCX, who also took part in the interview, responded jokingly, but Robbie reiterated, "The intent of that gift was clearly offensive."
The remarks came ahead of the release of Robbie's new film Wuthering Heights. She co-starred with Jacob Elordi in the film, which was directed by Emerald Fennell.
Robbie first became known for the Australian drama Neighbours and landed in Hollywood with the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street. Since then she has steadily worked as a leading actress and expanded her influence within the industry.
Her revelation has once again drawn attention to the appearance pressures and practices female actors have faced in Hollywood, and her anger has resonated with many.
Meanwhile, Robbie was reported to have topped the list of highest-paid Hollywood actresses in 2023 with earnings of 51 billion won.
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