She plays a psychotic super-villain in her latest film Suicide Squad.

But Australian actress Margot Robbie was looking perfectly angelic as she left her hotel to promote the action movie in New York City on Monday.

Dressed in a Bardot-style black and white top, and matching handkerchief skirt, the 26-year-old was off to talk about her role in the film on the Today Show.

Classic look: Australian actress Margot Robbie was looking perfectly angelic as she left her hotel to promote Suicide Squad in New York City on Monday

With black ankle-strapped stiletto sandals to amp up the glamour, the Antipodean beauty wore her golden hair loosely tied back, and added a real pop of colour with pillar box red lipstick.

In her new film, based on the DC Comics characters, Margot plays the kooky but dangerous loyal protegee of The Joker – Harley Quinn.

‘They have a dysfunctional relationship, but she loves him anyway,’ the star told Shortlist.

No colour here: Dressed in a Bardot style black and white top, and matching maxi handkerchief skirt, the 26-year-old was off to talk about her role in the film on the Today show

Sweeping steps: With black ankle-strapped stilettos to amp up the glamour, the Antipodean beauty wore her golden hair loosely tied back, and added a real pop of colour with pillar box red lipstick

Margot didn’t hold back when it came to describing Jared ‘The Joker’ Leto and the effect he had on her during filming.

She actually ‘loved’ working on set with the method actor, who sent her a token of his affection in the form of a live rat.

‘I was… surprised,’ Margot revealed, ‘I was surprised. There’s an understatement.

‘I loved that stuff. Jared was doing half my work for me. Harley is very much a part of a relationship.

All smiles: In her new film, Margot plays the kooky but dangerous loyal protegee of The Joker – Harley Quinn

Velvet crush: English model and actress Cara Delevingne was also in New York to promote the film, in which she plays another female super-villain, Enchantress

Cute Collar: Wearing a maroon crushed velvet mini-dress, stockings and Doc Martin’s the 23-year-old joined Margot on the Today show

‘To have such commitment from the other half made my job a thousand times easier, and a thousand times more fun.

‘I didn’t know what was going to happen when we got on set. It’s exciting to act opposite that.’

English model and actress Cara Delevingne was also in New York to promote the film, in which she plays another female super-villain, Enchantress.

Wearing a maroon crushed velvet mini-dress, stockings and Doc Martin’s the 23-year-old joined Margot on the Today show.

A gift for his protegee: Jared sent Margot a token of his affection in the form of a live rat during filming and the actress later said. ‘I was… surprised’

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