"Most bizarre reaction to a celebrity having a son"— Internet reacts to Margot Robbie getting flack from some fans for becoming a "boy mom"

On November 3, 2024, following the news of Margot Robbie giving birth to a baby boy with her husband, Tom Ackerley, many users on social media sent their blessings and congratulated the couple.

However, a vocal minority expressed unexpected criticism, sparking a heated online debate suggesting they could not believe Robbie of becoming a mother to a boy.

As a result, some took to X and suggested that this was the most "bizarre reaction" to a celebrity giving birth. One netizen on X tweeted:

"This is the most bizarre reaction to a celebrity having a son. Are my eyes deceiving me?"

Many users on X expressed frustration, implying that "boy mom" and "mother of a boy" carry different connotations. According to some, "boy mom" has developed a negative perception, often associated with the idea of excusing problematic or misogynistic behavior in male children.

"Boy mom" is not the same as giving birth to a boy😭. Boy, mom is enabling and excusing bad/misogynistic behavior in male children. She just birthed a boy, wishing death on a baby, that's crazy. Margot Robbie is defo not the kind of woman to be a boy mom," one wrote.

"The actress Margot Robbie welcomes her first child…… a boy. Congratulations. Look at the absolute, vile comments aimed at her wonderful news by women 😡😡😡," another commented.

The "boy mom" controversy originated from a vocal minority who argued that Margot Robbie, known for her iconic role in Barbie, might face unique challenges raising a son due to her association with the character. Some suggested that her son might struggle with having a mother famously identified as "Barbie."

"'Boy mom' is more of a mindset beyond being a mother of a boy (even though I would abort) but it's simply not fair that a male gets to grow and say his mother is Barbie. Like he's not going to appreciate that in the way a girl would, it's such a waste," one user on X.

"True, we aren't sure how she necessarily feels about mothering a boy. I would say she could try again for a girl, but I would never want to subject a little girl to having an older bother," another wrote in a since-deleted tweet.

As the online debate continues between Margot Robbie's fans and a vocal minority, the acclaimed actress and new mother has yet to comment on the reactions circulating online.

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Margot Robbie welcomes baby boy with her husband Tom Ackerley

On November 3, 2024, according to The Independent, Margot Robbie went into labor two weeks before her due date. A source confirmed to The Independent that "all is well," revealing that Robbie welcomed a baby boy.

However, the baby's name, along with the exact time and date of birth, remains undisclosed, and the couple has not officially announced their child's arrival.

In July 2024, Robbie's pregnancy became public for the first time, shortly before she was spotted attending Wimbledon. During her appearance, the actress wore a relaxed polka-dot dress paired with sunglasses, giving a discreet glimpse of her baby bump.

Although the actress chose not to share any photos of her pregnancy journey on social media, she was frequently photographed showcasing her baby bump. On September 21, 2024, she was spotted in a chic black and cream ensemble in Santa Monica.

One of the most talked-about moments of her pregnancy was her vacation in Italy, where Robbie was seen enjoying her time with her husband while proudly displaying her bump.

The couple met in 2013 while filming Suite Française, a romantic drama set in Belgium during the Second World War. At the time, Margot Robbie was an emerging star, and Tom Ackerley was the film's assistant director.

The pair kept their relationship private, announcing their wedding on December 18, 2016, in a secret ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia.

In a 2016 interview with Vogue, Robbie candidly remarked that the concept of relationships once made her feel queasy, but she eventually fell in love with Ackerley. The couple are now proud parents.