When it was announced that Emerald Fennell was making Wuthering Heights and Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi would lead the upcoming book-to-screen adaptation as Catherine and Heathcliff, the internet reacted in a big way. Quickly, there was backlash, and people noted the differences between Robbie and her character, Catherine, while the choice to cast Elordi faced major criticism. Now, the actress has responded to said complaints.
For all those wondering, yes, Margot Robbie has seen what’s been said about her leading this project on the 2026 movie schedule with Jacob Elordi. Recently, in an interview with British Vogue, she addressed the backlash, too. The story specifically noted the fact that Catherine is brunette in Emily Brontë’s book, not blonde, and reacting to the “kerfuffle” around her casting, the Barbie actress said:
