Margot Robbie shows off her baby bump in a figure-hugging black dress…after the Wuthering Heights controversy

Margot Robbie appeared in high spirits as she left an editing studio in Los Angeles on Wednesday, just weeks after her casting in Wuthering Heights sparked debate among fans.

The 34-year-old Barbie star, who is expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, looked radiant in a black maxi dress that accentuated her growing baby bump.

The Australian actress exuded effortless charm, her sandy blonde hair flowing loosely around her face.

She kept her look understated with a pair of dark designer sunglasses and a matching leather bag.

The appearance follows the recent announcement that Robbie and Jacob Elordi will star as the iconic lovers in a new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, a casting decision that was met with significant backlash.

The 34-year-old Barbie star, who is expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, looked radiant in a black maxi dress that accentuated her growing baby bump

Fans were confused by the casting choice, noting that Catherine, who is no older than 19 in the novel, is played by 34-year-old Margot Robbie.

Meanwhile, Heathcliff, whose character is around 40 years old at the end of the story, is portrayed by 27-year-old Jacob Elordi.

Many fans also criticized the decision to use actors who they said “look like they belong on Instagram” in a 19th century historical film.

Some even questioned whether 38-year-old director Emerald Fennell, who also directed Saltburn, had actually read Emily Brontë’s classic novel.

Additionally, there was backlash over the alleged “whitewashing” of Heathcliff, a character often described as “dark-skinned” and subjected to racial slurs.

In the book, Heathcliff – considered one of literature’s most complex romantic characters – is depicted with dark hair, dark eyes and dark skin, with many readers believing he is of Romani or gypsy descent.

Following the announcement, fans expressed their dissatisfaction on Twitter, writing: “Just a not-so-friendly reminder: Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights is explicitly dark-skinned and Roma, and his experiences as a man of color inform his entire character and story.” as a man, who is racially abused by his adoptive family.’

“Guys, I can ONLY assume that Emerald Fennell isn’t actually adapting Wuthering Heights, she’s just using it as inspiration and it’s loosely based on it and the only similarities are the characters’ names and it’s set in that time period and is a completely different story .” Right?’ one joked.

She kept her look understated with a pair of dark designer sunglasses and a matching leather bag

The Australian actress exuded effortless charm, her sandy blonde hair flowing loosely around her face

The appearance follows the recent announcement that Robbie and Jacob Elordi would be taking on the roles of the legendary gothic lovers in a new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, a casting decision that was met with significant backlash

Fans were confused by the casting choice, noting that Catherine, who is no older than 19 in the novel, is played by 34-year-old Margot

Another wrote: “Truly the worst cast I’ve ever seen. I am amazed at how Emerald Fennell has committed herself to never serving.”

It remains unclear how closely Fennell’s adaptation will adhere to Brontë’s original vision.

Margot and Jacob are no strangers to collaborating, having both starred in the short film See You at 5, which Luca Guadagnino of Call Me by Your Name starred in for Chanel No. 1’s latest campaign. 5 directed.

Margot recently gushed about him in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar, saying: “He’s wonderful.” And as you said, I worked with him on Saltburn as a producer and actor. So I’ve never shared the screen with him, but I know I’ve seen him on set, I’ve been around him on set and he’s just – he has an incredible presence.”

“He’s a movie star – he has this charisma.” He holds a frame. He’s also really nice and comes from the same state I’m from in Australia. “We’re about an hour apart but he’s from Brisbane and I’m from the Gold Coast.”

“Even though our film is about us running into each other and missing each other, it still felt like we did the campaign together.”

Margot recently headlined the global hit “Barbie,” which grossed over $1.4 billion at the box office and secured eight Academy Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Picture.

Her next big project, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey directed by Kogonada, is scheduled to premiere in May.

Some even questioned whether director Emerald Fennell, who also directed Saltburn, had actually read Emily Brontë’s classic novel

Additionally, there was backlash over the alleged “whitewashing” of Heathcliff, a character often described as “dark-skinned” and subjected to racial slurs

Margot recently headlined the global hit “Barbie,” which grossed over $1.4 billion at the box office and secured eight Academy Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Picture

Her next big project, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey directed by Kogonada, is scheduled to premiere in May

Margot and Jacob are no strangers to collaborating, having both starred in the short film See You at 5, which Luca Guadagnino of Call Me by Your Name starred in for Chanel No. 1’s latest campaign. 5 directed

Many took to social media to express their anger at the decision to use two stars who “look like they belong on Instagram” in a 19th century film. Jacob pictured earlier this year

Amid her successful career, the Australian actress is also preparing to give birth to her first child with her husband, film producer Ackerley, 34.

Just last week, the couple announced that they would be producing a film adaptation of The Sims through their company LuckyChap Productions.

Jacob Elordi recently took on the role of Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla.

He’s also up for roles in Justin Kurzel’s “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” and Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein.”