Charlize Theron says Margot Robbie reminds her of herself.
The Oscar-winning actress was very “impressed” by her ‘Bombshell’ co-star and can see a lot of her own ambition reflected in the younger actress.
She said: “Margot really impressed me. She reminds me a bit of myself in that she has a vast interest in wanting to explore different things. She’s the heartbeat of the film.”
The 44-year-old actress is also delighted to share the screen with Nicole Kidman in Bombshell – which she also produced – because she’d wanted to work with the ‘Big Little Lies’ star for some time.
She told Britain’s OK! Magazine: “I knew Nicole socially, but not very intimately.
“But I’ve always wanted to do something with her – she’s incredible.”
While it was a “no-brainer” for Charlize to agree to produce the film – which tells the story of female Fox News employees and their allegations against CEO Roger Ailes – she hesitated before also signing up to play Megyn Kelly.
She said: “The script was sent to my company and it was a no-brainer to get involved [as producer] but as an actor, it took a bit longer for me to sign up.
“I didn’t want to say yes to something that I didn’t think I could actually pull off.
“I was s— scared!
“There were things about Megyn that were very off-putting to me, but I realised we had a lot in common.
“We’re both incredibly strong women who come across as hard. We’re both incredibly ambitious too.
“All the women in the movie have very different roles and did things very differently. Women don’t always do the right thing and sometimes we f— each other over.”
Pictures: Toughest female action stars in movies
Daisy Ridley as Rey
“Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” (2015, pictured), “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi” (2017) and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019)
Kristen Stewart as Sabina Wilson, Ella Balinska as Jane Kano, Naomi Scott as Elena Houghlin
“Charlie’s Angels” (2019)
Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor
“The Terminator” (1984), “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” (1991) and “Terminator: Dark Fate” (2019, pictured)
Charlize Theron as Lorraine Broughton
“Atomic Blonde” (2017, pictured) and “Atomic Blonde 2” (announced)
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Milla Jovovich as Alice/Alicia Marcus
“Resident Evil†(2002, pictured), “Resident Evil: Apocalypse†(2004), “Resident Evil: Extinction†(2007), “Resident Evil: Afterlife†(2010), “Resident Evil: Retribution†(2012) and “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter†(2016)
Kate Beckinsale as Selene
“Underworld” (2003, pictured), “Underworld: Evolution” (2006), “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” (2009), “Underworld: Awakening” (2012) and “Underworld: Blood Wars” (2016)
Sophie Turner as Jean Grey/Phoenix
“X-Men: Apocalypse” (2016) and “Dark Phoenix” (2019, pictured)
“Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” (2001, pictured) and “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life” (2003)
Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016), “Wonder Woman” (2017, pictured), “Justice League” (2017), “Wonder Woman 1984” (2020) and “Justice League Part Two” (announced)
Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow
“Iron Man 2” (2010), “The Avengers” (2012, pictured), “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014), “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015), “Captain America: Civil War” (2016), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) and “Black Widow” (2020)
Halle Berry as Ororo Munroe/Storm
“X-Men” (2000), “X2: X-Men United” (2003), “X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006, pictured) and “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014)
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Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle/Catwoman
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012)
Jessica Biel as Abigail Whistler
Jessica Alba as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman
“Fantastic Four” (2005) and “Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer” (2007, pictured)
Jennifer Lawrence as Raven/Mystique
“X-Men: First Class” (2011), “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014, pictured) and “X-Men: Apocalypse” (2016)
Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015), “Captain America: Civil War” (2016), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018, pictured), “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (announced)
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn
“Suicide Squad” (2016, pictured), “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” (2020), “The Suicide Squad” (2021) and “Gotham City Sirens” (announced)
Famke Janssen as Jean Grey/Phoenix
“X-Men” (2000), “X2: X-Men United” (2003), “X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006, pictured), “The Wolverine” (2013) and “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014)
Zoe Saldana as Gamora
“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014), “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017, pictured), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (2021)
Malin Akerman as Laurie Jupiter/Silk Spectre II
Halle Berry as Patience Phillips/Catwoman
Anna Paquin as Anna Marie/Rogue
“X-Men” (2000, pictured), “X2: X-Men United” (2003), “X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) and “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014)
Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead
“Deadpool” (2016) and “Deadpool 2” (2018, pictured)
Cameron Diaz as Natalie Cook, Drew Barrymore as Dylan Sanders, Lucy Liu as Alex Munday
“Charlie’s Angels” (2000, pictured) and “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” (2003)
Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt
Chloë Grace Moretz as Mindy Macready/Hit-Girl
“Kick-Ass” (2010) and “Kick-Ass 2” (2013, pictured)
Helen Slater as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl/Linda Lee
Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios
“Daredevil” (2003) and “Elektra” (2005, pictured)
Ellen Page as Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat
“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006, pictured) and “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014)
Charlize Theron as Æon Flux
Alicia Silverstone as Barbara Wilson/Batgirl
“Batman & Robin” (1997)Â
Carla Gugino as Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre
Selma Blair as Liz Sherman
“Hellboy†(2004, pictured) and “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” (2008)
Lynn Collins (R) as Kayla Silverfox
“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009)
Milla Jovovich as Violet Song Jat Shariff
Sarah Vowell as Violet (front, L) and Holly Hunter as Helen Parr/Elastigirl (top R)
“The Incredibles” (2004, pictured) and “Incredibles 2” (2018)
Michelle Rodriguez as Letty
“The Fast and the Furious” (2001), “Fast & Furious” (2009, pictured), “Fast & Furious 6” (2013), “Furious 7” (2015), “The Fate of the Furious” (2017) and “Fast & Furious 9” (2020)
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen
“The Hunger Games” (2012, pictured), “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013), “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” (2014) and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” (2015)