'I've been doing this for 10 years!' Suicide Squad's Margot Robbie slams claims she is 'an overnight sensation'

She got her big break on Australian television screens in 2008 on soap series, Neighbours.

Now, actress Margot Robbie has hit back at critics who have labelled her an 'overnight sensation'. 

In her latest interview with Who magazine, the 26-year-old explained: 'Everyone's always like "you're an overnight sensation," but next year I will have been doing this professionally for 10 years.'

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Setting the record straight: Margot Robbie has hit back at critics who have labelled her an 'overnight sensation', citing her almost ten years as an actress

Setting the record straight: Margot Robbie has hit back at critics who have labelled her an 'overnight sensation', citing her almost ten years as an actress

She later added details of her long-lasting career, saying 'there's so much hard work involved. 

'Whatever money I made early on, I spent on acting courses and dialect coaches,' the Australian beauty added. 

Following her three years on the Australian soap, Margot shot to international fame after scoring a lead female role in Wolf Of Wall Street alongside Oscar Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio. 

Long time coming: In her latest interview, the 26-year-old said: 'Everyone's always like "you're an overnight sensation," but next year I will have been doing this professionally for 10 years'

Long time coming: In her latest interview, the 26-year-old said: 'Everyone's always like "you're an overnight sensation," but next year I will have been doing this professionally for 10 years'

The beginning: Margot appeared in Australian soap, Neighbours, (pictured) between 2008 and 2011 before scoring her big Hollywood break in Wolf Of Wall Street in 2013
The beginning: Margot appeared in Australian soap, Neighbours, between 2008 and 2011 before scoring her big Hollywood break in Wolf Of Wall Street in 2013 (pictured)

The beginning: Margot appeared in Australian soap, Neighbours, (pictured left) between 2008 and 2011 before scoring her big Hollywood break in Wolf Of Wall Street in 2013 (pictured right)

Last year, the star said she has the Ramsay Street TV series to thank for her big-screen success. 

In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, the A-lister cited working on Neighbours as her biggest learning curve so far, calling her time on the show 'valuable' and acknowledging how much the series helped her as a professional.  

'Probably the most valuable knowledge I've acquired in the industry so far was on Neighbours,' the blonde beauty noted.

'It is so fast paced that there is not really any room for error and it turns you into a very efficient person when it comes to being on set.' 

Streets ahead! Margot (in black) appeared opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf Of Wall Street 

Streets ahead! Margot (in black) appeared opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf Of Wall Street 

Long way from home: Last year, the Aussie sweetheart said she has the Ramsay Street TV series to thank for her big-screen success

Long way from home: Last year, the Aussie sweetheart said she has the Ramsay Street TV series to thank for her big-screen success

The Queensland-born star played Donna Freedman on the long running series from 2008 to 2011, earning two Logie Award nominations for her portrayal of the lovable girl-next-door character. 

Although her career is thriving overseas, Margot still has her sights set on her homeland, and is always on the hunt for job opportunities back in Oz.

'I still have my agent back in Australia keeping an eye on things there and we are trying to find the right job which will bring me home to shoot,' she revealed.   

Home girl: Although in demand in the US, the actress says she has her agent on the hunt for work at home

Home girl: Although in demand in the US, the actress says she has her agent on the hunt for work at home

Latest role: Margot also features in newly released Suicide Squad, alongside Jared Leto and Will Smith, as Harley Quinn (pictured)

Latest role: Margot also features in newly released Suicide Squad, alongside Jared Leto and Will Smith, as Harley Quinn (pictured)

However it looks like the A-lister will have to stay overseas for a while with a string of new productions in the works.

The personality has recently wrapped up her as Jane in the big budget 3D film Tarzan, alongside True Blood star Alexander Skarsgard.

Margot also features in newly released Suicide Squad, alongside Jared Leto and Will Smith, as Harley Quinn. 

On sale: Margot speaks to the new edition of Who Magazine

On sale: Margot speaks to the new edition of Who Magazine

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