Margot Robbie Channels Kate Bush in Wild ‘Wuthering Heights’ Dance on the Moors That Has Fans Obsessed
Margot Robbie gave fans a surprising treat while on the set of Wuthering Heights, performing the iconic dance from Kate Bush’s 1978 music video. A video of Robbie twirling across the windswept Yorkshire moors was shared on Instagram by Channel 10 entertainment editor Angela Bishop. The footage was originally captured by the film’s dialect coach, William Conacher.
In the video, Robbie recreates Bush’s famous moves almost exactly, including the dramatic walk and balletic spins, all while mouthing the song’s lyrics. Her co-star Jacob Elordi, who plays Heathcliff, confirmed her skill in an interview, saying, “It’s incredible to watch. [She’s] in this red Cathy dress – an incredible image.”
He added that he had 16-millimeter footage of Robbie performing the dance. Robbie herself said, “On the last day, we’d blast Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights. We were standing on cliffs, the moors in Yorkshire. And we’d all just start dancing with the crew. I do know the dance.” When Bishop asked if they would ever release the footage, Robbie teased, “one day, we’ll see.”
The song has played an important role for Robbie on set. In a recent interview with UK magazine Attitude, she said, “You can’t make Wuthering Heights without listening to [the song].” She also called Bush “the soundtrack to [her] life.” Bush’s original track, her debut single written at just 18 years old, became the first UK number one by a female artist who wrote and performed her own song.
The haunting vocals and memorable music video have inspired fans for decades and even led to the annual event called The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, where participants recreate Bush’s signature dance.
Wuthering Heights has seen strong results at the box office despite mixed critical reviews. It earned over $117 million worldwide in its first five days, slightly surpassing its estimated $113 million production budget. In Australia, it opened at $6.07 million, topping the local box office. Deadline reported that part of the film’s success is due to Robbie and Elordi’s “home field advantage” as Australian actors.
The movie itself, directed by Emerald Fennell, has divided critics. Some praised the bold reinterpretation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, while others felt it fell short. Even Bush’s lyrics, like “too hot, too greedy”, have been playfully referenced in critiques of the film. Still, Robbie’s dance and dedication to capturing the spirit of Bush’s work have sparked excitement among fans around the world.
Seeing Robbie embrace such an iconic and challenging performance shows her dedication to both her craft and the history of pop culture. It’s fun, bold, and a little nostalgic. I’d love to know what you think, do you enjoy seeing actors recreate legendary performances like this? Share your thoughts in the comments.