Washington, Feb 18 (.) Oscar-nominated actor-producer Margot Robbie has made it clear that her filmmaking priorities lie with audiences rather than critics.
According to Variety, the Australian actor said she has never gone onto a film set worrying about reviews, emphasising instead the emotional impact a movie has on viewers.
The ‘Wuthering Heights’ star said, “I consider the audience always. I’ve never, ever been on set and thought, ‘What are the critics going to think of this?’ I’m like, ‘What’s an audience going to feel right now? What’s their emotional response going to be?’” adding, “I believe you should make movies for the people who are going to buy tickets to see the movies. It’s as simple as that,” as quoted by Variety.
Robbie, who was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2023, is currently starring in ‘Wuthering Heights’, directed by Emerald Fennell, where she appears alongside Jacob Elordi as Cathy and Heathcliff.

The film debuted at the top of the domestic box office, despite receiving polarising reactions from audiences, Variety reported.
Fennell’s earlier films, Promising Young Woman and Saltburn, also generated divided responses among viewers. Robbie served as a producer on all three of Fennell’s feature projects.
Reflecting on her creative partnership with Fennell, Robbie commended the director’s approach to storytelling. “I love working with Emerald because she always prioritises an emotional experience over a heady idea,” Robbie said, adding, “She’s very smart. She’s got great ideas, but she’ll let a cool idea fall by the wayside to offer the option that’s going to be most exciting for the audience. I really appreciate that about her.”
Thirty-five-year-old Robbie’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions in Hollywood about audience reception and critical response. Last year, Jennifer Lawrence opened up in an interview about the anxiety she feels ahead of a film’s release, admitting she fears public rejection even when she believes strongly in the project. . MI .