Following that success, Margot didn’t stick to just one kind of role. She took on a mix of characters, proving that she wasn’t going to be typecast. In 2015, she starred in “Focus” with Will Smith, where she played a clever con artist. That same year, she joined the cast of “Z for Zachariah,” a post-apocalyptic drama. Both roles were different and showed her range. She kept pushing herself. She made smart choices by avoiding roles that were only about looks. Instead, she went after roles with depth and emotion. It was clear she was in charge of her career direction.
Then came 2016, a huge year for Margot, thanks to her role as Harley Quinn in “Suicide Squad.” The film may have had mixed reviews, but her performance stood out. She brought something fresh and unique to the character. Harley Quinn could have been one-dimensional, but Margot made her come alive. She was unpredictable, dangerous, funny, and emotional all at once. That role helped her connect with younger fans and comic book lovers. It also gave her franchise power, something very few actresses achieve. She soon became one of the most talked-about stars in the industry.
But Margot didn’t just want to act. She wanted more control over the kinds of stories being told. So, in 2014, she co-founded her own production company, LuckyChap Entertainment. The company’s goal was to support female-led stories and give more chances to women in film. That decision turned out to be a smart move. Through LuckyChap, she helped produce some standout films, including “I, Tonya,” where she played figure skater Tonya Harding. Her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination. The film was bold, gritty, and emotional. It proved she was not just an actress but a serious producer too.