As the buzz builds around the upcoming releases of Wuthering Heights and The Moment, Margot Robbie and Charli xcx sat down for a playful showdown over Hollywood’s ultimate heartthrob. Sparks flew, opinions clashed, and the answer might not be what you expected.

In a playful GOAT Talk interview, Margot Robbie asked Charli XCX about her ultimate Hollywood heartthrob. Charli hesitated, teasing between the living and the dead, before admitting she adored a bad boy like Jack Nelson, hoping he would live forever on screen. Margot laughed, acknowledging his charm. 

When the conversation turned to legends, Robbie reflected on Montgomery Clift and said Jacob Elordi’s stunning beauty and screen presence reminded her of Clift. On-screen, his face was unforgettable, a timeless allure that still sparks awe.

Following that GOAT talk revelation, fans now have even more reason to watch Jacob Elordi shine alongside Margot Robbie. The two are set to star in the upcoming adaptation of Wuthering Heights, with Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Elordi as Heathcliff. 

The film also features Shazad Latif as Edgar Linton, Alison Oliver as Isabella Linton, and Hong Chau as Nelly Dean. Young Catherine and Heathcliff will be played by Charlotte Mellington and Owen Cooper, while Vy Nguyen portrays young Nelly Dean, completing a remarkable ensemble.

Wuthering Heights hits theatres in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 13, 2026, igniting unprecedented excitement with its fresh take on the classic novel. 

From page to screen: What to expect from Wuthering Heights

In 18th-century England, tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family. Their passion ignites amidst the wild, windswept Yorkshire moors, setting the stage for heartbreak. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi portray friends, lovers, and frenemies in a darkly haughty romance, full of jealousy and obsession. 

Secrets and rivalries simmer, threatening to destroy them. As their story unfolds, betrayal and vengeance loom. The intensity of their love promises both devastation and unforgettable moments of raw emotion.

Years later, Wuthering Heights decays into chaos as fortunes dwindle, yet Cathy and Heathcliff’s bond endures, full of mischief and unspoken desire. When Edgar Linton arrives, jealousy and societal pressure complicate love, igniting secret affairs and bitter rivalry.

On-screen, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s chemistry sizzles, and off-screen, Robbie sees her ultimate Hollywood heartthrob, Montgomery Clift, reflected in Elordi’s magnetic presence. Their story culminates in a mesmerising, unforgettable spectacle, concluding the tale.

What do you think about Margot Robbie and Charli XCX’s Hollywood heartthrob? Let us know in the comments.

Written by

Yusra Miraj Khan

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui