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Chloe Taylor

Margot Robbie paid off her mom’s mortgage after years of saving

Margot Robbie attends the World Premiere of "Barbie" at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on July 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Margot Robbie may have landed a $12.5 million payday after starring in box office sensation Barbie, but paying back the person who put her on the path to global stardom was always her priority long before landing the iconic Mattel role.

Robbie, who was raised by her mom in Queensland, Australia, landed a part in the popular Aussie soap Neighbours at the age of 17.

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