Small Acts of Kindness
“Pink Days” on the “Barbie” set: While filming the Barbie movie, Robbie instituted a “pink day” once a week, where everyone on set had to wear something pink. If they didn’t, they had to pay a fine, which Robbie collected and donated to a charity. The initiative brought the cast and crew together and raised money for a good cause.
Shouting drinks at a restaurant: During a surprise appearance at a restaurant in London, Robbie generously bought a round of drinks for the entire restaurant on her way out. The drinks featured her own gin line, Papa Salt.
Volunteering in the Philippines: In 2015, Robbie was seen volunteering in Cebu, where she cooked meals for underprivileged children. This act of quiet kindness showed her commitment to helping others on a personal level.
Using her platform for good: Beyond financial donations, Robbie consistently uses her influence to promote causes she cares about. She has supported organizations like Time’s Up, Oxfam, and UNHCR, and has used her social media and public appearances to encourage others to donate to various charities.
Large Acts of Generosity
Paying off her mother’s mortgage: Early in her career, Robbie used her first big paycheck to completely pay off her mother’s mortgage. Her mother had supported her financially as she pursued her acting dreams, and Robbie had kept a list of all the money she owed her.
Supporting people with disabilities: Robbie has a strong connection to the non-profit organization Youngcare, which helps young Australians with disabilities live independently. She was a recipient of the inaugural RAD Impact Award and chose to share the prize with Youngcare. The donation helped fund specialized disability accommodation and grants for vital equipment and care services.
Donating to Australian bushfire relief: During the devastating Australian bushfires in 2019-2020, Robbie used her platform to raise awareness and donations. She shared a personal and emotional video, and announced that she had donated to multiple charities, including Wires Wildlife Rescue, the Salvation Army, and the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.
Supporting the Motion Picture & Television Fund: Robbie has been a long-time supporter of the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF), which helps provide health and quality of life for those in the entertainment industry. She has attended their annual “Night Before” benefits and has been a part of their “Toast for a Cause” initiative, where donations are made to the charity of a celebrity’s choice.
Donating a signed “Barbie” doll for charity: Robbie personally donated a signed collectible “Barbie” movie doll to The ClementJames Centre, a charity in London that helps support disadvantaged communities. The doll was auctioned off to raise money for the organization.
