Margot Robbie breaks down just hours before the Golden Globes as she shares bittersweet photos from her childhood in Australia and asks fans to donate to bushfire victims
Margot Robbie broke down in tears on Sunday as she pleaded with fans to donate whatever they could to the victims of the devastating Australian bushfires.
Ahead of the Golden Globes, Margot, 29, took to Instagram to share a number of rarely seen childhood photographs from her family’s farm in rural Queensland.
‘I’m sure you’re all aware of what is happening in Australia at the moment with the fires. I didn’t want to show you more pictures of the devastation,’ said Margot.
Emotional: Margot Robbie (pictured) broke down in tears on Sunday as she pleaded with fans to donate whatever they could to the victims of the devastating Australian bushfires
While filming herself talking, a tearful Margot continued: ‘I really wanted to share with you some personal photos from my childhood.’
She then focused her camera on several photo albums in her lap, showing herself having fun in rural Australia as a youngster in the 1990s.
Pointing to one picture, Margot said: ‘This is my cousin and I out at the farm in Australia growing up… This is making mud pies. Riding motorbikes.’
I didn’t want to show you more pictures of the devastation’: Margot, 29, took to Instagram to share a number of rarely seen childhood photographs from her family’s farm in Queensland
‘This is me learning to drive… out at the farm,’ she said, pointing to another shot.
Margot explained she was doing this to show fans just how beautiful Australia is, and also how much the country needs help right now.
The star was born and raised in Dalby, Queensland. She went on to star in Australian soap Neighbours in 2008, and has since moved to Los Angeles.
Cherished memories: Margot explained she was doing this to show fans just how beautiful Australia is, and also how much the country needs help right now
Milestone: Margot showed a number of snaps from her childhood, including her learning how to drive (L) and her posing by a dam on her family’s farm
‘I wanted you to see how beautiful our country is. Because it is so beautiful. And it’s really, really hurting right now,’ continued Margot.
Margot told fans that Australia ‘really needs you’ and encouraged them to donate.
‘It is so needed right now. Please if you haven’t already donated. Please do. Let’s give future generations the kind of childhood I was so lucky to have.’
Giving: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban (pictured) donated $500,000 to the Australian Rural Fire Service on Sunday
Margot joins the growing list of Australian stars that are pledging both money and support to the Australian bushfire appeals.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban donated $500,000 to the Australian Rural Fire Service on Sunday, and comedian Celeste Barber has raised more than $32million.
The fires have so far claimed at least 24 lives, left dozens injured including hero firefighters and volunteers, destroyed more than 1,000 homes and left 500 million animals dead.
Millions: Australian comedian Celeste Barber, known for her clips imitating high fashion models, has raised over $32 million with her Facebook fundraiser