Margot Robbie has seemingly made a major change to her name nearly a decade after tying the knot with husband Tom Ackerley.
The Australian actress appears to have officially adopted her husband’s surname, with new company records listing her as Margot Ackerley.
The name change was spotted in documents published by the UK’s Companies House for the couple’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
Robbie, who has built an internationally recognised career under her maiden name, is still expected to use “Margot Robbie” professionally, including for her acting and producing work.
However, the documents suggest she may now be using Ackerley as her married name in her private and business life.
Fans have mixed feelings about Margot Robbie’s name change
The unexpected discovery quickly sparked debate online, with some fans questioning why the Barbie star would change a name that has become synonymous with her Hollywood career.
“Why would you do that when your name is your brand,” one person wrote on X.
“Respectfully, nobody’s respecting this lol,” another commented, with someone else adding: “I’m still calling her Margot Robbie!”
“Changing your name as a well-known celebrity feels like a bad business decision,” one person stated.
Another fan joked, “Barbie would never take a man’s surname.”
“She can be whatever she wants but she always be Margot Robbie to her fans,” someone else concluded.
But not everyone was against the decision, with other fans pointing out that Robbie is free to choose whichever name she wants personally.
“Happy for her taking his name on her own timeline is a solid move,” one person wrote.
“Ten years is crazy to think about but honestly good for her, married name fits her vibe way better than robbie ever did,” another commented.
How did Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley meet?
Robbie and Ackerley’s relationship goes back to before the actress became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
The pair first met in 2013 while working on the World War II film Suite Française. Robbie starred in the movie, while Ackerley worked behind the scenes as an assistant director.
Their friendship eventually became romantic after the pair moved into a house in London with five other friends in 2014.
That same year, they also became business partners, launching LuckyChap Entertainment alongside a couple of friends.
The production company has since become a major force in Hollywood, producing films including I, Tonya and Saltburn.
When did Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley get married?
The former Neighbours star and Ackerley tied the knot in a private ceremony in Byron Bay in December 2016.
The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in 2024, although they have chosen not to publicly reveal his name.
Now, with their 10th wedding anniversary approaching, Robbie’s apparent decision to take Ackerley’s surname has given fans another glimpse into the couple’s famously private personal life.
