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Margot Robbie ‘starstruck’ meeting Love Island cast at Birds of Prey premiere

Oscar-nominated actor previously spoke about how much she enjoys watching the reality programme

Thursday 30 January 2020 10:50 GMT

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Margot Robbie goes for drinks with former Love Island contestants Lucie Donlan, Jordan Hames and Michael Griffiths

Twice Oscar-nominated actor Margot Robbie appeared overcome with awe when she met several former Love Island stars.

On Wednesday evening, Hollywood and reality television royalty merged at the London premiere of Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), in which Robbie plays the lead character.

As the 29-year-old stood on the canary-yellow carpet, wearing an asymmetrical, black feathered gown designed by Dries Van Noten and a pair of hot pink gloves, she exclaimed with excitement as she met 2019 Love Island contestants Lucie Donlan, Michael Griffiths and Jordan Hames.

Liz Matthews, whose PR company represents Birds of Prey’ film distributor Warner Bros, shared a photograph on Instagram of their meeting.

“Fun fact. Margot LOVES @loveisland #whoknew #canttellwhoismorestarstruck,” she wrote in the caption.

Hames shared a selfie on Instagram that he took with Robbie, writing: “I swear this one ain’t Photoshop,” in the caption.

“This is huge,” commented 2019 Love Island winner Greg O’Shea.

“Omg,” remarked fellow contestant Belle Hassan.

Donlan also posted a selfie on her Instagram Story that she took with the Bombshell star and her sister, Emily Grace Airton.

“This girl,” Donlan wrote on top of the picture, alongside a heart-eyed emoji.

The 22-year-old later shared a video on her Instagram Story showing herself, Hames and Griffiths going for drinks with Robbie after the Birds of Prey premiere.

Margot Robbie with Lucie Donlan and her sister, Emily Grace Airton (Instagram/@lucierosedonlan)

Robbie has spoken about her love of Love Island in the past, revealing in a 2018 interview that she uses a VPN so that she can watch the programme while in America.

“We were all sitting around watching it, we were in America, and we literally screamed at the TV. Alex said Margot Robbie on it, and we were like, ‘No he didn’t, no he didn’t’,” Robbie told Heat.

“Everyone was like, ‘This is an amazing moment for you’, and I was like, ‘I know’.”

Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When wedding dresses were destroyed, episode 12

While we're not exactly fans of the sexist 'Bridezilla' concept - seeing the female islanders squirt scarlet ketchup at one another in optic white wedding dresses was a sight we won't be forgetting anytime soon. And who knows, given the influence of Love Island, ketchup splattered dresses could be the next big thing in bridal trends.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When white skinny jeans made a double appearance, episode 5

White skinny jeans are a staple look among the men in the Love Island villa, the reason for which remains a mystery. We're not sure who said sausage-tight white jeans were a good look, but the message has clearly spread, as not one but two islanders, Joe and Anton, were spotted donning the look in this episode with pride.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Belle wore belts as a top, episode 24

Traditionally, belts are worn to hold up trousers. But Belle offered an innovative new take on the accessory when she wore not one, but two belts around her midriff - and they weren't holding up anything at all. Instead, their purpose was purely aesthetic. It's a creative twist on the traditional crop top, one that might raise eyebrows on the tube, but turns heads in the Love Island villa.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Elma and Maura meant business, episode 9

The look in their eyes says it all, really. Elma and Maura arrived in the villa and clearly meant business. While Elma chose a scarlet cowl neck cocktail dress, Irish Samantha Jones-type Maura chose a white halterneck frock. The whole thing was very devil vs angel.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Curtis tried to do an Ovie, episode 31

Ovie Soko became renowned for his Hawaiian shirts in the villa, prompting some islanders to try and emulate his signature look. Curtis Pritchard was one of them. The professional dancer's efforts were commendable, but few can compete with Soko's suave. Perhaps that's why he looks so downtrodden here.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When drama unfolded in neon, episode 22

The neon party was off to a roaring start, until a shock dumping saw two islanders booted out of the villa. Amber, Lucie and Molly-Mae were understandably shocked by the news. Or perhaps they came across a mirror and were blinded by the iridescence of their outfits.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Michael donned specs and stripes, episode 25

Michael might've made more enemies than friends during his time in the Love Island villa thanks to his treatment of Amber, but the firefighter did do one thing right when he paired a retro striped shirt with round spectacles. It's the kind of look that wouldn't have looked out of place on the stylish shores of the French Riviera in 1957. At least he did something right.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Curtis wore sparkly pink hotpants, episode 33

No, we're not sure what Curtis was thinking either when he decided to emerge inside the villa wearing a feathered headdress and pink sparkly hotpants. Perhaps he had taken style notes from King Julien in Madagascar. Or, maybe he was offering viewers a taste of how he chooses to dress outside of the Love Island villa. He donned the flamboyant ensemble to perform his dance as part of the heart rate challenge, and it's one we'll be trying to erase from our memories for the foreseeable future.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Ovie turned the nation's head, episode 33

This is another look from the heart rate challenge that the nation won't be forgetting in the near future, though perhaps the reasons are different. Ovie's camouflage look prompted thousands of viewers to gush over the professional basketball player on Twitter. Naturally, he wore one of his signature hats for the performance.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Curtis wore a kimono, episode 44

Another memorable Curtis moment was when he wore a floral kimono during a romantic exchange with partner Maura Higgins. We think it suits him, actually.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Penny-Sue Tinkerbell wore sunglasses, episode 45

The Love Island baby challenge brought out the best in Harley and Chris, whose child, named Penny-Sue Tinkerbell, made her on-camera debut in these stylish red shades.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Ovie matched his bucket hat to his baby, episode 45

Of course Ovie's baby was always going to be the trendiest infant in the villa. The child arrived in its toy cot wearing a bucket hat not dissimilar from the ones Ovie has frequently worn throughout the series. Like father, like son.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Ovie wore a Hawaiian shirt and hat combo for the 20th time, episode 46

Ovie's Hawaiian shirts could quite easily have their own spin-off show. Here, he pairs a black and white variation with a classic sun hat. Even without a ray of sunshine in sight (Ovie wore the look for an evening date) he still manages to look as polished and on trend as ever.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Chris wore a towel on his head... and two pairs of glasses, episode 47

It's not every day that you see a man embrace the art of grooming quite as enthusiastically as Chris. The heavily-tattooed islander was frequently seen in the villa sporting a towel on his head to protect his quiff. But he outdid himself here, by completing his beauty queen look by wearing not one, but two pairs of glasses. A true style icon.

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Love Island 2019: Most memorable fashion moments

When Molly-Mae had her Beauty and the Beast moment, episode 54

When Molly-Mae sashayed down the steps in a sunshine yellow gown for her final date with Tommy Fury, she looked every part the Disney princess. It was an apt choice for the romantic evening ahead.

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