Margot Robbie is making the most of her time in the Gold Coast after returning to her native Australia for the 2024 AACTA Awards.

The Hollywood star, 33, has been enjoying some down time on the east coast ahead of Saturday’s star-studded ceremony, which recognises Australian talent.

Margot – who hails from Dalby, Queensland – was seen stopping to take selfies with fans and visiting a children’s hospital during her time Down Under.

On Thursday, the Barbie actress paid a surprise visit to the Queensland Children’s Hospital where she sweetly spent time with young patients on the cancer ward.

The hospital took to Instagram on Friday to give an insight into her visit, sharing a picture of Margot smiling with a star-struck fan and patient named Charlie.

Margot Robbie has been spotted making the most of her time in the Gold Coast as she returns to her native Australia for the AACTA Awards (pictured posing with a fan during her visit)

The caption read: ‘Yesterday, one of our families had a very special visitor! During one of her hospital treatment visits, Charlie got to meet Margot Robbie.

‘It’s these special moments that help to bring smiles and laughter to our kids during their cancer journey.’

Elsewhere during her trip, Margot also left locals completely stunned as she was seen milling around the local businesses.

She smiled for selfies with staff at Tommy’s Italian restaurant in Currumbin as she paid a visit to the eatery, before she was snapped by fans shopping in Southport.

Margot has returned Down Under from Los Angeles for the AACTA Awards, which will see Australia’s biggest stars descend on Queensland for the night.

For the first time ever, the Gold Coast has wrestled the prestigious award ceremony away from Sydney in a three-year deal.

On Thursday, the Barbie actress paid a surprise visit to the Queensland Children’s Hospital where she sweetly spent time with young patients on the cancer ward (pictured)

Elsewhere during her trip, Margot also left locals completely stunned as she was seen milling around the local businesses

This year’s ‘Oscars of Australia’ red carpet will take place in Surfers Paradise at the Home of the Arts (HOTA), with iconic actresses Margot and Cate Blanchett set to attend.

Margot made a solo low-key arrival at Brisbane International Airport last Saturday, one week ahead of the ceremony as she has been making the most of the trip.

Margot – who has recently seen huge success starring in Barbie and producing Saltburn – is set to receive the AACTA Trailblazer Award.

‘Margot Robbie’s impact extends beyond her on-screen performances, as she continues to shape narratives and challenge industry norms,’ the AACTA organisation said.

‘Her commitment to empowering women in film, combined with her talent and business acumen, solidifies Robbie as an influential figure in the entertainment world and a deserved recipient of the 2024 AACTA Trailblazer Award.’

A whole host of awards have already been handed out during an event on Thursday, ahead of the rest of the winners being announced at Saturday night’s glitzy red carpet ceremony.

Margot has returned Down Under from Los Angeles for the AACTA Awards, where she is set to receive the AACTA Trailblazer Award

Internationally acclaimed horror movie Talk to Me and hit Amazon series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart has dominated the awards.

Danny and Michael Philippou’s Talk to Me cleaned up in the film category, with their smash hit indie film taking out Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Sound, and Best Hair and Makeup.

Meanwhile, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart also won a slew of awards for the television category.

The Amazon series, based on the hit novel of the same name and starring movie star legend Sigourney Weaver, picked up Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Sound.

Another big winner was The New Boy. Directed by Warwick Thornton and starring Cate Blanchett, the film picked up Best Cinematography and Best Production Design in film.

Amazon’s black comedy crime series Deadloch also collected some gongs, with Best Casting, Best Editing, and Best Original Score in the television category.

In total, 15 productions received recognition in 28 categories.

Internationally acclaimed horror Talk to Me (pictured) and Amazon series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart dominated the 2024 AACTA Awards, with more winners to be revealed on Saturday

Cate Blanchett (pictured) is expected to attend the ceremony, after her movie The New Boy won Best Cinematography and Best Production Design in film

The 13th edition of the awards will also see renowned American director and film producer Ron Howard make an appearance.

Meanwhile, Australia’s top comedian Rebel Wilson will lead the glitzy ceremony as a host.

Also expected to attend are TV stars Grant Denyer, who has taken up as the host of Channel Ten’s Deal Or No Deal reboot, Rove McManus, and Julia Zemiro.

Have You Been Paying Attention? star Tim McDonald, comedian Tom Gleeson and New Zealand star Melanie Bracewell are other notable attendees, along with husband-and-wife duo Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, who create and star in Colin From Accounts.

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