Margot Robbie feared being 'dumb' without university degree

Margot Robbie has spoken about her past anxieties regarding her decision to forgo a university education in favor of an acting career. Growing up in Australia, the acclaimed actress prioritized chasing her Hollywood dreams after discovering her passion for performing in high school.

During a recent appearance on the Smartless podcast, Robbie admitted to questioning her intelligence, wondering if her acting pursuits meant she wasn't smart. She recalled asking her university-attending sister if she could complete one of her assignments to test her own cognitive abilities.

Robbie completed an accounting assignment, a subject she found challenging. Despite the difficulty, she earned an A minus, which reassured her that she possessed intellectual capability. She noted that this experience confirmed her intelligence, despite not pursuing a traditional academic path. Robbie also recently shared anecdotes about her "wild days" living in London, recounting experiences of being removed from numerous clubs.