Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art provided the backdrop on Friday as Margot Robbie attended the latest red carpet party for her new film Barbie.
In keeping with the iconic Mattel character’s penchant for bright colors, the Aussie actress opted for a metallic pink chainmail corset dress after returning to her home country for the event.
Featuring a cleavage-enhancing necklace and a form-fitting design, the flirtatious outfit drew attention to her slender frame as she greeted photographers.
Margot, 32, who has a title role in the upcoming film, completed the look with a pair of Barbie-style Perspex heels as she greeted photographers outside the venue.
The actress eschewed accessories but opted for a metallic manicure to match her dress.
Make way: The Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney provided the backdrop on Friday as Margot Robbie attended the latest red carpet party for Barbie
Looking good: In keeping with the iconic Mattel character’s penchant for bright colors, the Aussie actress opted for a metallic pink chainmail corset dress
Upbeat: Margot greeted viewers with a smile when she arrived at the venue on Friday
She opted for a peachy makeup look with a flawless finish and a dark pink lipstick with a matte finish, while wearing her blonde locks loose around her face.
Margot arrived in Sydney with her husband Tom Ackerley on Wednesday to promote her starring role in Barbie.
Since then, the actress has revealed the secret behind her famous arched foot in the new film.
In the trailer for the highly anticipated fantasy comedy, Margot can be seen stepping out of her heels and revealing that Barbie’s feet remain arched just like the toy.
Speaking on Thursday night’s episode of Australian talk show The Project, the actress revealed that it took very little to get the shot right.
“There are no special effects, you will be amazed at how few.” [special effects] “That’s actually in this film,” she said along with director Greta Gerwig.
Margot explained that her own feet are in the picture, and she managed the shot by stepping out of her heels and simply “holding on to a pole” so she was “steady.”
“We put double-sided tape on the floor to keep my shoes in place,” she added, revealing that she also got a pedicure before filming the scene.
Looking good: Margot, who is taking on a title role in the upcoming film, completed the look with a pair of Barbie-inspired Perspex heels
Exciting: The actress as Mattel icon Barbie in a still from the new film
Natural beauty: The Australian actress opted for minimal makeup this evening while her hair was styled with a simple center parting
Stunning: Margot fully embraced Barbie’s love of color in her latest public appearance
According to Vulture, the film is “a fish-out-of-water story about a doll that’s pushed out of toy society because it’s not perfect enough.”
Another synopsis of the film on IMDB reads: “A living doll in Barbieland is expelled for not being perfect enough and embarks on an adventure in the real world. A live-action feature film based on the popular Barbie toy line.
Oscar winner Ryan Gosling stars as Barbie’s boyfriend Ken alongside Margot.
Will Ferrell plays the CEO of the toy company, which may or may not be Mattel.
Little Women and Ladybird filmmaker Greta Gerwig directed the project and co-wrote the film with longtime partner Noah Baumbach.
Other cast members include Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, America Ferrera, Rhea Perlman, Ariana Greenblatt, Ana Cruz Kayne, Alexandra Shipp, Ritu Arya, Sharon Rooney, Connor Swindells, Scott Evans and Jamie Demetriou.
Barbie general release begins on July 21st.
Leading lady: The actress was in her element as she attended the red carpet event on Friday
Greeting: Margot and director Greta Gerwig waved while posing for photos
All that glitters: Greta opted for a sparkling gold gown as she walked the red carpet to join Margot
Side by side: (L-R) Director Greta Gerwig with Barbie cast members Issa Rae, Margot Robbie and America Ferrera