Margot Robbie has ignited controversy after describing her working relationship with co-star Jacob Elordi on the set of the upcoming adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights as “codependent.” The discussion unfolded during a recent interview where Robbie’s remarks about their connection stirred mixed reactions from social media users.
Details on Robbie’s Description of Her Relationship With Elordi
During an interview with Fandango alongside Jacob Elordi and other cast members, Margot Robbie opened up about her on-set experience. When asked about the sustainability of the love between their respective characters, Catherine and Heathcliff, in real life, Robbie expressed doubt, hinting that the toxic dynamic led to the story’s tragic ending.
She went on to label her relationship with Elordi as “codependent,” saying,
“I’m so co-dependent with people I work with and I love everyone so much. I think I developed that quite quickly with Jacob too.”
Robbie elaborated on how Elordi’s presence during filming affected her emotionally.
For the first several days, Elordi was often nearby on set, and Robbie grew accustomed to his constant proximity. When he eventually stopped lingering around, she admitted feeling unsettled and lost. She reflected,
“I found myself starting to look around to see where he was,”
further adding that she felt “really unnerved and unmoored” and
“like a kid without their blanket or something… I found myself so dependent, co-dependent, kind of…”
Social Media Reacts to Robbie’s Comments
The actress’s admission prompted a wave of divided opinions online. Some users criticized the term “codependent” for its association with unhealthy relationships and questioned the appropriateness of such closeness on set. Others appeared to sympathize with Robbie’s feelings or found humor in the situation.
Many discussions touched on the age difference between Robbie and Elordi, as well as the fact that Robbie is married and a mother, leading some fans to speculate about how their partners might perceive her comments. TikTok played a prominent role for users sharing playful and sarcastic takes.
“Look at me. I’m Jacob Elordi. I’m tall. Margot Robbie is obsessed with me. Man fuck you”
nova montague, Twitter user
“Telling my bf I wanna go see wuthering heights so I can stare at jacob elordi and he can stare at Margot Robbie”
Olivia, Twitter user
“people are so mad bc margot hinted that she fell in love with jacob elordi on set as if your parasocial asses wouldn’t… lol just say you’re JEALOUS!!!”
des 🪄🫧, Twitter user
“everything i’ve heard about margot robbie’s infatuation with jacob elordi has been against my will”
patrick, Twitter user
Other social media users have used hashtags such as #margotrobbie, #jacobelordi, and #wutheringheights to joke about the dynamic or sympathize with Robbie’s feelings. Some also drew comparisons to previous works by Emerald Fennell, the film’s director, noting thematic consistencies.
Emerald Fennell’s Vision Behind the Film
Emerald Fennell, known for directing Promising Young Woman and Saltburn, spearheads this latest Wuthering Heights adaptation with a distinct interpretation. Since the casting of Robbie and Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff drew some criticism, Fennell has clarified that this version is far from a traditional retelling.
She described her approach as a “loose take,” based on her own visceral and emotional response to Brontë’s 1847 novel. Fennell said,
“I wanted to make something that made me feel like I felt when I first read it, which means that it’s an emotional response to something. It’s like primal, sexual.”
Her focus lies on the raw, obsessive passion between the leads rather than the novel’s layered, multigenerational narrative. Fennell defended the casting of Robbie and Elordi by highlighting how Robbie embodied the wild, untamed qualities she imagined in Catherine. She emphasized these characters’ resistance to societal norms, linking to her ongoing interest in exploring power and toxic relationships within her films.
What This Means for the Film and Its Audience
The candidness of Robbie’s confession about developing a “codependent” attachment has fueled widespread conversation about the blurred lines between professional relationships and emotional dependency, especially when dealing with intense on-screen chemistry. The discussion could affect how audiences view Robbie and Elordi’s performances as well as public perceptions of on-set dynamics.
Fennell’s choice to focus on the turbulent relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff, amplified by the real-life connection between the actors, is likely to create a charged viewing experience. This fresh take on Wuthering Heights may resonate with younger viewers while challenging fans of the classic novel’s faithful adaptations.
As the film’s release approaches, attention on the actors’ interactions and Fennell’s distinctive storytelling will likely grow, sparking continued debate about the representation of passion, dependency, and the emotional toll of creating such intense roles in cinema.
Look at me. I’m Jacob Elordi. I’m tall. Margot Robbie is obsessed with me. Man fuck you https://t.co/nviBb8HpcC
— nova montague (@threesupernovas) January 21, 2026
Telling my bf I wanna go see wuthering heights so I can stare at jacob elordi and he can stare at Margot Robbie
— Olivia (@livvmeow) January 21, 2026
people are so mad bc margot hinted that she fell in love with jacob elordi on set as if your parasocial asses wouldn’t… lol just say you’re JEALOUS!!! pic.twitter.com/2Bf3gvbSPZ
— des 🪄🫧 (@desdelioncourt) January 23, 2026
everything i’ve heard about margot robbie’s infatuation with jacob elordi has been against my will https://t.co/ntt4aOZvSh
— patrick (@couldbepatrick) January 21, 2026
