Hollywood powerhouse Margot Robbie has quietly made a significant personal change, updating her surname to Ackerley in official business documents. According to records from the UK’s Companies House, the star of the blockbuster Barbie is now listed as Margot Elise Ackerley in filings for LuckyChap Entertainment, the production company she co-founded with her husband, Tom Ackerley. While this formal update has grabbed headlines, fans shouldn’t worry about the star’s professional identity; she is expected to continue using the name Margot Robbie for her film credits, including her recent work on the drama Sterling Point.
The name change arrives just ahead of the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary this December. While the transition in legal documentation is recent, whispers about the switch have circulated for years. As early as 2018, reports noted the name Margot Ackerley appearing on a wedding seating plan, fueling long-standing speculation about whether the actor had adopted her husband’s surname privately. The couple, who first met on the set of the 2013 drama Suite Française, have built a formidable professional empire together, producing major hits like I, Tonya and Birds of Prey.
Known for their seamless blend of work and romance, Ackerley previously described their dynamic as a 24-hour partnership where their personal and professional lives are entirely intertwined. The pair, who married in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia, in 2016, have always prioritized their relationship despite demanding Hollywood schedules. Beyond their shared production company, the couple recently welcomed a new addition to their family, with their son born on October 17, 2024. As they continue to balance their high-profile careers and growing family, this latest administrative update marks a meaningful milestone in their decade-long journey together.