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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Aastha Raj

Thought of the day by Margot Robbie: ‘I'd rather trust nine people and have the 10th one stab me in the back. I'd take…’ How to channel the chaotic Harley Quinn energy with emotional risks to build a 'Barbie' world of trust and love

Thought of the day: From playing the chaotic Harley Quinn to bringing emotional depth to Tonya Harding and reinventing the world’s most famous doll in Barbie, Margot Robbie has built a career around fearless performances and emotional honesty. The Australian actress is admired not only for her charisma onscreen but also for the grounded perspective she brings to life beyond Hollywood glamour. Over the years, Robbie has spoken candidly about ambition, vulnerability, relationships, and the importance of staying emotionally open despite disappointments.

One of her most relatable reflections centers on trust, a subject many people struggle with after betrayal or heartbreak. Instead of promoting emotional walls or self-protection at all costs, Robbie offers a more hopeful philosophy about friendship and human connection.

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