In a delightful announcement that has fans buzzing, acclaimed actress Margot Robbie has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with her husband, Tom Ackerley. The couple’s recent “babymoon” to Sardinia, Italy, where they enjoyed a romantic getaway before the new arrival, coincides with the exciting news.
According to a well-placed source, the Barbie star went into labor two weeks ago, just shy of her due date, and “all is well” with the family of three. The doting grandparents are now preparing to fly to Los Angeles to meet their newest grandchild, the 12th for Ackerley’s proud in-laws.
The notoriously private couple has kept details about the baby, including the name and birthdate, tightly under wraps thus far. However, observant fans recently spotted Ackerley, 34, stockpiling eco-friendly diapers, celebratory cigars, and wine near the couple’s home in Venice Beach, California, suggesting the arrival of their new baby.
Robbie, 34, has been quietly preparing for this next chapter of her life, taking a break from her usually breakneck filming schedule to focus on her pregnancy. “She is spending time in Los Angeles and preparing for her baby’s arrival,” a source told People magazine. “Margot absolutely can’t wait.”
Recent months have seen the Oscar-nominated actress in a variety of stylish maternity looks, from a chic monochromatic white ensemble in Santa Monica to a sheer black number while out and about in LA. Despite her delicate condition, Robbie has continued to work on projects, including the highly anticipated Barbie film in which she stars.
Robbie and Ackerley, a British film producer, first met in 2013 on the set of the war drama Suite Française, where he served as an assistant director and she was the lead actress. The couple’s romance blossomed from a close friendship, with Robbie later admitting that she was “always in love with him” but thought he would never feel the same way.
“I was the ultimate single gal. The idea of relationships made me want to vomit,” Robbie told Vogue in a past interview. “And then this unexpectedly became a reality for 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 foolish by telling him that you like him. Then something happened, and I was like, ‘Of course we’re together.’ This makes so much sense—in a way that nothing has ever made any sense before.
The couple, who co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment, married in a private ceremony in Australia’s Byron Bay in 2016. They have since collaborated on several projects, including the Hulu series Dollface.
As Robbie and Ackerley navigate the joys and challenges of new parenthood, fans eagerly await any updates on the baby’s arrival. For now, it’s likely that the proud parents are relishing these precious first moments as a family of three, reveling in the glow of their long-awaited baby.