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Margot Robbie leaving Neighbours

Robbie plays Donna Freedman in the soap.
Robbie plays Donna Freedman in the soap.

'Neighbours' star Margot Robbie has reportedly confirmed that she will be leaving the Australian soap.

The 20-year-old, who has played aspiring fashion designer Donna Freedman for almost three years, is reportedly looking to pursue an acting career in Hollywood like fellow soap actresses Isla Fisher, Alan Dale and Melissa George.

"I want to go to America, it's always been my goal to work in Hollywood - it's the one stage in my life where I have absolutely nothing holding me down," she told Aussie mag TV Week.

There had been speculation surrounding her departure after on-screen husband Sam Clark (Ringo Brown) quit last July to pursue his music career.

He was following in the footsteps of former Neighbours stars who turned to pop, like Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia and Delta Goodrem.

Margot - who has won awards for her portrayal of Donna - is keeping her Tinseltown expectations grounded.

"I have plenty of friends over there so I'll have plenty of couches to crash on," she joked.

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