Margot Robbie's 'Codependent' Jacob Elordi Comments Spark Backlash
The Barbie star's revealing interview about her Wuthering Heights co-star has social media questioning whether it's genuine emotion or calculated marketing. Her admission about becoming 'codependent' with Elordi is dividing fans online.
Margot Robbie's recent interview comments about Jacob Elordi have set social media ablaze. The actress told Fandango she became 'codependent' with her Wuthering Heights co-star, sparking fierce debate about whether the confession is authentic or pure publicity.
Twitter users aren't buying it. One post that's gone viral reads simply: 'She trying to sell a movie man.' The sentiment captures what many fans are thinking as Robbie's emotional revelations make headlines.
Some viewers sympathize with the challenges actors face when their spouses watch them develop intense on-screen chemistry. Others see calculated promotion disguised as vulnerability. The actress is soft-launching their connection before audiences witness the real chemistry in theaters.
Behind the Scenes Chemistry
Robbie opened up about forming quick emotional bonds with co-stars during projects. With Elordi, she says the attachment developed unusually fast. There were shooting days when his absence left her feeling unsettled and strange.
Elordi matched her energy, describing their working relationship as 'mutual obsession.' He praised Robbie's talent, saying he'd watch her handle random tasks around set because she's an 'elite actor.' His admiration for her creative process was obvious to everyone present.
Social media reactions range from skeptical to supportive. One user suggested the quote represents 'simply the ease of a secure person a confidence that needed no adornment and no explanation.' Another called it 'all movie hype to get people talking. And it worked.'
The 'Weak at the Knees' Moment
Robbie's British Vogue interview revealed even more intimate details. She admitted Elordi's old-fashioned portrayal of Heathcliff made her 'weak at the knees.' The confession wasn't about his physical presence but specific romantic gestures.
Lifting Cathy with one arm, shielding her face from rain. These moments were deliberately crafted by Robbie and director Emerald Fennell to reclaim romance from the male gaze. Every detail was designed to capture epic love story elements.
The film hits theaters February 13, 2026. Whether Robbie's comments represent genuine artistic connection or marketing genius, they've certainly generated the intended buzz. Her strategy, if that's what this is, has worked perfectly.