Yes, she went all in for the film and that included insisting on being completely naked in a crucial scene, despite director Martin Scorsese offering her a robe. Why? Authenticity.
Robbie played Naomi Lapaglia, the sultry, high-heeled Brooklyn bombshell who becomes Jordan Belfort’s (Leonardo DiCaprio) second wife. For Robbie, this was her defining moment. But behind all the glitz, glam and, er, strategically placed tea, was an actor determined to stay true to his character.
When Naomi first seduces Jordan, it’s a no-holds-barred power move. Robbie insisted that the scene, which shows her wearing only stockings and heels, was crucial to Naomi’s personality. Speaking to The Telegraph, she explained, “The whole point of Naomi is that her body is her only form of currency in this world. So when Marty (Scorsese) tried to help me and said… maybe I could wear a cape , I said she wouldn’t. She has to be naked. She puts her cards on the table.”
However, it was not an easy decision. Margot Robbie admitted she was worried, knowing the scene would live online forever. But for her, compromising Naomi’s reality was not an option. “I think nudity for nudity’s sake is shameful… But I also think it’s disgusting when someone would have gotten naked in real life, and in the movie they conveniently leave their bra on or hold up the sheet,” she said.
Let’s rewind a bit. Before Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie was best known for his work on Neighbours. Fast forward to the Wall Street mayhem, and suddenly she was Naomi—a firecracker who could command a room with a look and a well-placed insult.
However, filming the scene was anything but glamorous. Robbie later revealed that the intimate, intense atmosphere that audiences saw on screen was actually shot in a “small bedroom with 30 crew in there.” She described the experience as “a very strange thing”, adding: “You have to bury the embarrassment and the absurdity really deep and fully engage.”
Obliged she did. The scene became iconic and cemented Robbie as a Hollywood powerhouse. She went from an Australian soap star to a leading lady, leaving audiences in awe of her fearless performance.
Naomi’s character was a statement. A woman who uses her body, her allure and her confidence as weapons in a world dominated by power-hungry men. That commitment, both to the role and to realism, helped turn The Wolf of Wall Street into a career-defining moment for Robbie.
Looking back, it’s clear that Robbie’s insistence wasn’t just about being faithful to Naomi; it was about proving his own commitment as an actor. And that’s the kind of game that pays off.
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