In 2023, Margot Robbie and Will Smith became two of the most googled personalities for quite different reasons. Robbie reached a career pinnacle with the blockbuster success of “Barbie,” while Smith attracted attention due to revelations about his personal life with Jada Pinkett Smith.
Amidst their headlines, a throwback to their scandalous topless photoshoot resurfaced, once again stirring the internet. The duo initially made waves with their on-screen chemistry in the 2015 comedy-drama “Focus,” directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa.
The movie, with a production budget of $50 million, raked in an impressive $159 million globally, proving to be a profitable venture. Beyond their professional collaboration, Robbie and Smith became the center of controversy due to some audacious selfies that leaked online, showing Robbie lifting her top to reveal her lacy undergarments and Smith playfully baring his chest, told Xpert Times.
These images fueled speculation about the nature of their relationship, especially considering Smith’s marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith since 1997. Rumors of an extramarital affair began to circulate, exacerbated by speculative reports questioning Smith’s behavior during the photo session.
Despite the personal controversies, Robbie and Smith’s professional partnership remained unaffected, as evidenced by their reunion in the 2016 film “Suicide Squad.” This project, part of the DCEU franchise, also boasted a star-studded cast including Jared Leto and Viola Davis, and achieved remarkable box office success, grossing $749 million worldwide against a $175 million budget.
Robbie, apart from her acting ventures, also took on the role of a producer for “Barbie,” which unfortunately did not receive the expected recognition at the Oscars 2024. Smith, on the other hand, was last seen in “Emancipation,” a historical action thriller. His revelation about a secret separation from Jada Pinkett Smith in 2016 came as a shock to many, though the couple has expressed no intention of legally parting ways.
As both actors continue to navigate their careers amidst personal and professional highs and lows, their past collaboration and the ensuing controversies serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of celebrity and the perpetual scrutiny faced by public figures.
