‘I’m so happy’: Margot Robbie welcomed home by fans at I, Tonya premiere in Sydney

MARGOT Robbie was in the pink last night as the excited Hollywood star made a triumphant return home. On the same night, she got some dream news from the US.

MARGOT Robbie was in the pink last night as the excited Hollywood star made a triumphant return home.

Just 24 hours after treading the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, she was in Sydney for the Australian premiere of the critically acclaimed I, Tonya.

On the same night of the premiere, Robbie also discovered she had received an Oscar nomination for best actress for her acclaimed portrayal of US figure skater Tonya Harding in the dark comedy.

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Margot Robbie is happy to be back in Sydney. Picture: Media Mode

She stopped to take selfies and sign autographs with fans. Picture: Christian Gilles

The Aussie star wore a baby pink dress by Aussie designer Michael Lo Sordo. Picture: Christian Gilles

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“I’m so happy,” Robbie, wearing a dress by Aussie designer Michael Lo Sordo, said.

“I’m nervous for my friends and family to see it, but excited. I think they’ll like it, I hope they will.”

Margot shines at the Sydney I, Tonya premiere

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The Academy Awards’ nomination ceremony in Los Angeles brought mixed news for Australia, with I, Tonya snubbed for a best picture nomination. Robbie, as a producer, would have received a second nomination.

Robbie is considered to be a long shot to win the best actress Oscar at the March 4 ceremony in Hollywood.

Margot Robbie at the I, Tonya Premiere held at Hoyts Cinemas in Moore Park. Picture: Christian Gilles