Everything You Need To Know About Tom Ackerley And His Relationship With Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley are Hollywood's best it-couple, here's what to know about their relationship...

Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie at the Oscars 2024

by Nikki Peach |
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It's no secret that Margot Robbie has legions of admirers and is thought of as one of the most attractive women in Hollywood, so we're sorry to be the bearer of bad news... the Barbie actress is married. The blonde bombshell has been in a relationship with British producer Tom Ackerley since 2014, a year after the pair first met on the set of her film Suite Française. They eventually tied the knot at a private ceremony in Australia's Gold Coast in December 2016.

Tom is regularly spotted on his famous wife's arm – from the Barbie campaign tour and Oscars red carpet (where Barbie was up for the highly coveted Best Picture award) to beach trips in Margot's native Australia.

Naturally, everyone starts Googling, 'Who is Tom Ackerley?' whenever new photos of the couple pop up so they can find out more about Margot's husband. If you're one of those people, read on to find out more about him, how het met Margot, what films they work on together and why they'll always have a soft spot for Clapham.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley attend the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Who is Tom Ackerley?

Tom was born on 1 January 1990, meaning he's currently 34 years old. His wife Margot is 33 years old, she will turn 34 on 2 July this year. We're not sure exactly what Tom's height is – reports vary from 6'2" to 6'3", which is hardly surprising considering how tall he looks next to 5'6" Margot.

Margot's husband Tom also works in the film industry and has worked with her as a producer on several films including Barbie, Saltburn and I, Tonya through their shared production company LuckyChap Productions. He also works as a director.

Tom and Margot are both producers on the upcoming comedy My Old Ass starring Aubrey Plaza, which comes out in the US in August. It follows Elliott Labrant, who has been advised by her future self not to fall in love and is confident she can do avoid it. That is, until she meets the boy her older self warned her about.

Tom Ackerley's secret ties to Harry Potter

He might not have the Hollywood kudos his wife has, but Tom has starred in a few films himself. He started off as an actor and played an extra in the first three Harry Potter movies, and was a Slytherin student in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Margot dropped the news during an appearance on the Graham Norton Show in 2020, telling the BBC host and the audience that it was a fact she didn't discover until after they were married.

Josey McNamara, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley at the premiere of "Saltburn" held at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on November 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty Images)

She said, 'I was like, "Had you told me sooner we would've been married a lot sooner."'

'He was an extra when he was a little kid - he was one of the Slytherin extras when Draco pushes some kids out of the way to see Buckbeak in the third book. He pushes my husband out of the way.'

What movies has Tom Ackerley worked on?

His impressive CV includes assistant director credits on Macbeth, Pride and The Two Faces of January. More recently, he's gained production credits on projects with Margot: the ice-skating biopic I, Tonya – in which his wife plays disgraced figure-skater Tonya Harding – Terminal, a thriller, and the Oscar-winning film Promising Young Woman.

He and Margot also worked together on the blockbuster film adaptation of Barbie. Unfortunately for Margot, Tom was not cast to play Ken. Fortunately for us, Ryan Gosling was.

Tom Ackerley's involvement in Barbie

Last year Margot Robbie starred as the lead role in Greta Gerwig's film Barbie and the promotional tour of the film was almost as big as the film itself. As Margot travelled the world with the cast and crew, fans were wondering whether her husband Tom was involved.

Yes! He was. He was a producer on the film, as was Margot, and the pair are named in Barbie's Oscar nomination for Best Film.

Where is Tom Ackerley from?

Tom is a British lad through and through. He was brought up in Guildford, Surrey and went to school at nearby Godalming College.

So, how did Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie meet?

The couple met on the set of 2013’s Suite Française, when Tom was the assistant director and Margot was playing the supporting role of Celine.

If you can believe it, it was actually Margot who pursued Tom, with Margot telling US Vogue, ‘I was the ultimate single gal. The idea of relationships made me want to vomit. And then this crept up on me. We were friends for so long. I was always in love with him, but I thought, "Oh, he would never love me back. Don't make it weird, Margot. Don't be stupid and tell him that you like him." And then it happened, and I was like, "Of course we're together. This makes so much sense, the way nothing has ever made sense before".'

The couple started dating in 2014, having lived together with four other friends in a house share in Clapham, south London the year before. Apparently, Margot got in touch with the tenants that lived there after they did and asked to rent the house for a party but it meant moving their things out and they ended up saying no. Big mistake.

Margot's Tarzan co-star Alexander Skarsgård described 'The Manor' house as 'kind of a frat house vibe' and the gang were frequently spotted on Clapham Common as well as partying at infamous nightclub, Infernos.

They were first spotted out in public together at a Rangers game in New York in 2015. Margot had very different locks in those days, as you can see below. Despite both working in the film industry, the pair have managed to keep most details about their relationship private.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley attend the Arizona Coyotes vs New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden on February 26, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley's wedding

In December 2016, it was reported that Tom and Margot had tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Australia. Margot later confirmed the news with an Instagram snap of her ring.

Most of the details of the wedding were kept under wraps, as it was reported Margot was determined to keep things as private as possible. It has even been alleged that she ordered the 50 guests to hand over their phones.

Where do Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley live now?

We know the couple first lived together in a five-bedroom shared house in Clapham, however when Margot and Tom then took their relationship to the next level they moved out and into their own place in Shepherd's Bush. They currently live in a $2.7 million dollar property in Los Angeles.

They are often seen at awards shows, premieres and industry events together. Occasionally, they are spotted out on dinner dates too, with Soho being one of their favourite places to visit in London.

When the couple are chilling at home, we know they enjoy watching Love Island and Tom's old stomping ground, Harry Potter. In an interview with the Mirror in 2021, Margot said 'I seem to love a lot of British things. I love Harry Potter, I love my husband and I love Love Island. It’s great.'

She also told the publication that her husband helps ease her anxiety before she starts shooting a new project. Apparently he says, 'You always do this. You'll be fine.'

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Margot Robbie (L) and Producer Tom Ackerley speak at the special screening and Q&A of Warner Bros. Pictures' BARBIE at Warner Bros. Studios on Friday, November 17, 2023 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)

Do Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley work together?

They've been able to afford such a luxurious pad because they are both high earning Hollywood stars. Not only that, but Margot and Tom actually own a production company called LuckyChap Productions together - meaning that the pair often work together.

In a recent interview with E!, she said, 'I am so lucky. He likes being behind the camera. He's not fazed by any of this stuff.' Margot then took the opportunity to gush about her husband and how much she loves working with him. 'He's just the best, it's so fun,' she said before adding that she loves being married to a 'normie'. 'All my friends, everyone's like, "That's cool what you do but it's more fun just to hang out and talk about other stuff..."'

In 2018, she also spoke to PORTER and gave a rare glimpse into their relationship dynamic. 'I’m a great advocate of doing business with your partner,' she said. 'Being married is actually the most fun ever, life got way more fun somehow. I have a responsibility being someone’s wife, I want to be better.'

According to Tom's IMDB page, the couple have several upcoming projects together including Margot's currently untitled Ocean's Eleven movie. Clearly mixing work and home life isn't a problem for these two.

Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie
Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie attend the AFI Awards Luncheon on January 12, 2024. ©Getty

However, their biggest accomplishment to date has to be Barbie – the highest grossing film of 2023 that has been nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. The couple's production company LuckyChap is behind Greta Gerwig's film, with Margot of course playing the titular role of Barbie.

What do Margot and Tom do for fun?

When they're not taking their multi-billion dollar films on tour around the world or relaxing in their LA mansion, Tom and Margot often enjoy visiting her native Australia.

The pair went there on holiday in November of last year with a group of friends and were spotted out and about in Sydney.

That same month, the couple both spoke at at Variety's Power of Women event. Margot, Tom and their production company, LuckyChap Entertainment were honoured with the Producer of the Year award. The host asked how they were planning to spend their Barbie money.

'I actually really haven't done anything that crazy,' Margot said. 'But now that you've said it, all my siblings are going to be like, "Where's my house?"' Tom then joked 'We should buy some pink Ferraris.'

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 27: Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley attend the 2023 Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on November 27, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

What is Tom Ackerley's net worth?

With a career as impressive as Tom's, it's no surprise that his bank balance is booming. His net worth is estimated to be $4 million, with his wife's standing at a staggering $40 million. He's done pretty well for himself!

Does Tom Ackerley have Instagram?

The couple are notoriously private when it comes to their love life, but you can get a sneak peek by stalking Tom’s Instagram account, @alpha_meows. Although he doesn’t often post pictures of them together, there are a few, including one of the pair on a night out with friends, with Robbie sitting on his shoulders.

Does Margot Robbie have Instagram?

Unfortunately for super fans, Margot doesn't have Instagram herself anymore. So you'll have to look out for updates via Tom or check out our collated gallery of the pair's Instagram pics.

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