Margot Robbie takes husband Tom Ackerley’s name in corporate documents
Margot Robbie has officially taken her husband Tom Ackerley’s last name in corporate documents filed with the UK’s Companies House, nearly 10 years after their December 2016 wedding. The 36-year-old actress, known for her role in Barbie, is listed as Margot Ackerley in records for the couple’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, moving away from her maiden name in private business records.
Corporate Filings Reveal the Legal Name Change
The name update surfaced in business documents published by Companies House for LuckyChap Entertainment, the production banner Robbie co-founded in 2014 with Ackerley, Josey McNamara, and Sophia Kerrback. According to the filing received on Monday and processed by Tuesday, the actress changed her registration from “Margot Elise Robbie” to “Margot Elise Ackerley.” She had maintained her maiden name in the corporate registry since her appointment as a company director in May 2015.
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Fans tracking the registry change note that while Robbie has adopted her husband’s surname for private and corporate documentation, she is expected to continue using her professional maiden name for film credits and public appearances. The filing comes just two months shy of the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary. The two met in 2013 on the set of the World War II drama Suite Française, where Robbie starred and Ackerley worked as an assistant director, before marrying in an intimate ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia, in December 2016. They welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in October 2024.
Fan Reactions and Brand Equity Discussions
Social media users expressed surprise at the update, debating the business implications of a major celebrity altering a globally recognized brand name. “Why would you do that when your name is your brand,” one person wrote online, reflecting broader conversations among followers regarding celebrity branding. Other commenters pointed to pop culture iconography, with social media users joking that “Barbie would never take a man’s surname.”
Additional fans speculated about the timing of the paperwork, suggesting the shift might connect to the birth of the couple’s son in late 2024, prompting the family to share a unified surname.
LuckyChap Entertainment’s Upcoming Slate
Beyond corporate paperwork, LuckyChap Entertainment continues to manage a robust slate of high-profile film and television projects. The production company, which previously backed films such as I, Tonya, Birds of Prey, Barbie, and Saltburn, is developing several new titles. Among them are a live-action version of The Sims, an Ocean’s Eleven prequel directed by Bradley Cooper, and a Sleepy Hollow adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney.
Ackerley previously noted the seamless integration of professional and personal life between the co-founders. “It’s seamless. We don’t have a toggle on, toggle off. It’s all become one thing,” Ackerley stated regarding their joint producing ventures. As the company expands its development slate, corporate records will reflect the formal nomenclature of its leadership team while the box office relies on the enduring global recognition of its co-founder’s established name.
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