More than a decade after her breakout performance in The Wolf of Wall Street, Margot Robbie has revealed that the decision to do the now-iconic full-frontal nude scene in the film was her own.
The scene, which depicts Robbie’s character, Naomi LaPaglia, seducing stockbroker Jordan Belfort (played by Leonardo DiCaprio), became one of the most talked-about moments of the film.
In a recent interview, Robbie discussed the bold creative choices he made during the production of the film, including the decision to go completely nude for a key scene, according to Deadline.
While director Martin Scorsese told her she could wear a robe if she was more comfortable, Robbie insisted that the idea of appearing completely naked was her own.
“The whole thing is that she’s going to come out completely naked – that’s the card she’s playing,” Robbie explained, adding, “If she wasn’t in control she wouldn’t do that in that scene.”
Her character’s deliberate seduction of DiCaprio’s Belfort is one of the film’s most memorable and controversial moments, and Robbie’s decision to embrace nudity was in line with the manipulative, powerful nature of Naomi’s character.
Robbie also spoke about an unforgettable moment during her final audition for the film, where she made another unexpected decision. The scene in question required her to kiss DiCaprio, but Robbie surprised everyone by opting for a slap instead.
“I thought, I could kiss Leonardo DiCaprio right now, and it would be amazing. I couldn’t wait to tell all my friends,” she recalled, “and then I thought… no. And Just shut up in his face,” according to Deadline.
The actor described the immediate aftermath of the slap as stressful. “It was a silence that felt like an eternity, but was probably three seconds,” Robbie recalled. According to Deadline, he said, “Then they started laughing out loud. Leo and Marty were laughing so hard, they said, ‘It was great.’
Despite the positive reaction from DiCaprio and Scorsese, Robbie admitted that he feared the worst at this point. “I was thinking, I’m going to be arrested, I’m pretty sure it’s assault, battery,” she confessed, “Not only will you never work again, but you’ll actually go to jail for this, idiot. And also, why did you have to hit him so hard? You should have done it lightly.”
Apart from his on-screen actions, Robbie also played an active role in shaping his character’s story. He revealed that he came up with the idea for Naomi and Jordan to have sex one last time, before she told him she wanted a divorce.
According to Robbie, director Martin Scorsese was always willing to discuss and revise the script. “We were shooting for a few months at the time,” he recalled, adding, “An environment was created where it was somewhat of a free-for-all. It was like the more crazy you got, The more Marty there will be.” According to Deadline, it would be like. And you’ll get more screen time.
Robbie also said that Scorsese was not known for giving strict instructions to the actors. Instead, they often chatted informally. “I would sit in the video village, and he would tell stories about the mafia and old movie stars, but he wouldn’t really give direction,” she said. He said that the open, collaborative environment on set allowed him to contribute more creatively. For his role.
Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Naomi LaPaglia in The Wolf of Wall Street was a defining moment in her career, earning her critical acclaim and establishing her as one of Hollywood’s leading actresses. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, was released in 2013 and became notorious for its high-energy performances and provocative content.
