Margot Robbie Says the Fully Nude Scene in ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Was Her Idea

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As a fan who has followed Margot Robbie‘s career from her breakout role in The Wolf of Wall Street to her recent successes, I am constantly amazed by her fearlessness and instincts. Her ability to take risks, whether it’s improvising a scene or going fully nude for an iconic moment, is truly inspiring.

In the year 2023, Margot Robbie, a three-time Academy Award nominee and currently the highest-paid actress, rose to fame following her exceptional portrayal of Naomi in Martin Scorsese’s successful film “The Wolf of Wall Street” released in 2013.

Looking back over more than a dozen years, I, a gamer, can’t help but reminisce on my extraordinary journey working alongside Scorsese and the legendary Leonardo DiCaprio. I shared the screen with them as Naomi Lapaglia, a role that has left an indelible mark on me and countless others. I’ve often spoken about the challenging yet rewarding nude scene, and there’s one surprising audition moment that still resonates with me today.

During a conversation about her ease with being naked on set, Margot shared her greatest fear from the audition process. She confessed to boldly altering the script and spontaneously creating a scene alongside DiCaprio, expressing concern that such an action might have landed her in potential legal difficulties.

Scorsese gave her the chance to put on a robe during that particular scene to make her feel more comfortable, yet Margot opted to appear completely bare in the memorable scene depicting Naomi’s seduction of Jordan Belfort.

In that situation, she wouldn’t act as depicted. The crux of the scene is her intended reveal – she intends to disrobe entirely, which is her chosen move in this game.

In a candid discussion, Margot Robbie disclosed that Martin Scorsese gave her the choice of showing partial nudity to make her feel at ease during filming, but she opted for full nudity instead. Looking back on the iconic scene where her character, Naomi, enthralls Jordan Belfort (portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio), she additionally recounted an unforeseen tale from her audition process.

As I stepped up for my last tryout amidst the giants of Hollywood, Scorsese and DiCaprio, I didn’t let nerves get the best of me. Rather than reciting the lines perfectly or giving in to the tradition of a scripted kiss with Leo, I mustered the courage to make an unexpected move – I slapped him instead.

Initially, I considered giving Leonardo DiCaprio a kiss, which seemed delightful at the moment. But I’m eager to share this with my friends. Then, I reconsidered… and instead, I gave him a punch.

For a spell that seemed like forever yet only lasted about three seconds, there was deafening stillness. Then, inexplicably, they erupted into uncontrollable laughter. Leo and Marty were laughing so much, they exclaimed, “That was fantastic!” In my mind, I feared I might be taken away for questioning, convinced that what I’d just witnessed could easily be construed as assault or battery.

‘Not only will you never work again, actually you will go to jail for this, you idiot. And also why did you have to hit him so hard? You should have done it lighter.’

In a candid disclosure, Margot Robbie admitted she relied on her gut feeling and spontaneously acted out a scene, although she had apprehensions it could potentially cause issues due to its potential misinterpretation as inappropriate behavior. Despite these reservations, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio commended her courageous decision, which ultimately led to her landing the role in the critically acclaimed 2013 movie that received an Academy Award nomination.

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2024-12-02 09:43