Actress Margot Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, have been basking in the joys of parenthood.
The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in October 2024. Since the birth of their son, Robbie and Ackerley have embraced their new roles together.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE magazine on November 12, 2024, an anonymous source close to the couple revealed their excitement about becoming parents. Highlighting the almost eight years they waited after marriage before having a baby, the insider shared,
“They waited a long time to get pregnant, so it was almost unbelievable when the baby actually arrived. They’ve both been settling into being parents”.
The source further shared how Margot and Tom are enjoying their time with a baby in the mix. They said,
“They’re homebodies so it’s been lovely to spend their time, just them, at home with him. They’re so happy”.
Margot Robbie And Tom Ackerley Thrilled To Welcome Their First Child Together
The Barbie actress and her husband had carefully kept their pregnancy news private until July 2024. After much speculation, the news finally broke and the couple was finally ready to share it publicly with the world.
On July 9, 2024, a source close to the couple shared with PEOPLE magazine their anticipation for parenthood and how long they had waited to expand their family. The source said,
“[They] wanted to start a family for quite some time. Family means a lot to both of them and they knew early on in their relationship being parents was something they really wanted”.
A few months prior to welcoming their child, Robbie and Ackerley were spotted on their babymoon vacation in Sardinia, Italy, on August 28, 2024. The soon-to-be mom and Tom were dressed casually for their island getaway as they enjoyed dinner with friends.
In the paparazzi snaps, Margot had her shirt partially unbuttoned, offering a rare glimpse of her growing baby bump as she rested a hand on her belly.
Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley first met each other on the set of the 2013 film Suite Française. They soon began dating, and after two years together, the couple secretly tied the knot in a private ceremony in the actress’ home country of Australia in December 2016.
Fans Hilariously Express Their Support For Margot And Tom’s Parenthood Journey
The online community responded with humor and positivity to the couple’s baby news. Several fans took to social media to show support for Robbie and Ackerley. Some such comments read,
“Imagine being able to say your mother is barbie”.
“She’s gonna be an amazing mother, i love her sm”.
“Congratulations Margot Robbie welcome to motherhood”.
As Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley settle into their new roles as parents, fans eagerly await glimpses of this next chapter in their lives. Parenthood seems to have brought them even closer, marking a beautiful new milestone for the beloved couple.