Margot Robbie Reveals Male Actor Once Gave Her A Book Hinting She Should ‘Eat Less’

Award-winning actress Margot Robbie has shared details about what she considers the worst and most insulting gift she has ever received from a professional acquaintance: a book implicitly suggesting she modify her eating habits. The candid revelation came during a recent conversation with musician Charli XCX.

The star, known globally for her roles in films like Barbie and I, Tonya, was discussing awkward and unwelcome interactions when she recounted the incident involving an unnamed male co-star. Robbie explained that the actor presented her with a specific book focused on restricted eating and diet practices, leaving her questioning the motive behind the gift.

“I won’t name names, but it was from a male actor,” Robbie reportedly stated during the exchange. “It was a book that was all about how you should eat less. And I remember thinking, ‘Is this a hint? Is this something I’m supposed to take onboard?’”

Robbie clarified that the delivery of the book was not accompanied by any context suggesting it was a joke or a known interest of hers. She interpreted the gift as unsolicited personal advice about her physical appearance, an experience she found deeply jarring because it crossed the established professional boundaries typical among colleagues in the film industry.

While the context of when the gift was given—such as whether it occurred during the filming of a production or at a social event—was not specified, Robbie’s recounting highlights the unique pressures and often implicit commentary faced by women regarding body image within the entertainment world. The incident contrasts sharply with common industry gifts, which typically involve tokens of appreciation or production-related memorabilia.

The actress concluded that the experience stands out as a unique example of the unwelcome, unsolicited advice that high-profile stars occasionally deal with, even from those they work closely alongside.