More than a decade after her breakout role in The Wolf of Wall Street, Margot Robbie has revealed that her decision to perform the now-iconic full-frontal nude scene in the film was entirely her own choice.
The scene, featuring Robbie’s character, Naomi Lapaglia, seducing stockbroker Jordan Belfort (played by Leonardo DiCaprio), became one of the film’s most talked-about moments. In a recent interview, Robbie reflected on the bold creative choices she made during the production, including the decision to appear completely nude in the pivotal scene, as reported by Deadline.
While director Martin Scorsese had assured her that she could wear a robe if it made her more comfortable, Robbie explained that going fully nude aligned with her interpretation of Naomi. “The whole point is that she’s going to come out completely naked–that’s the card she’s playing,” she said, adding, “That’s not what she would do in that scene if she wasn’t in control.”
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Naomi’s calculated seduction of DiCaprio’s Belfort remains one of the film’s most memorable and controversial moments. Robbie’s decision to embrace the nudity was in keeping with the manipulative and powerful nature of her character.
Robbie also recounted an unforgettable moment from her final audition, where she made another daring choice. During a scene that required her to kiss DiCaprio, Robbie surprised everyone by opting to slap him instead.
“I thought, I could kiss Leonardo DiCaprio right now, and that would be awesome. I can’t wait to tell all of my friends this,” she recalled. “And then I thought… nah. And just walloped him in the face.”
The immediate aftermath of the slap was tense. “It was dead silence for what felt like an eternity but was probably three seconds,” Robbie said. “Then they just burst out laughing. Leo and Marty were laughing so hard, they said, ‘that was great.'”
Despite their laughter, Robbie admitted she initially feared the worst. “I was thinking, I’m going to get arrested, I’m pretty sure that’s assault, battery,” she confessed. “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 addition to her on-screen performances, Robbie also played a significant role in shaping her character’s storyline. She proposed the idea of Naomi and Jordan having intercourse one last time before Naomi told him she wanted a divorce.
According to Robbie, Scorsese was always receptive to discussing and revising the script. “We were a couple of months into the shoot at that point,” she said. “The tone had been set that it was a bit of a free-for-all. It was like the crazier you are, the more Marty will like it. And the more screen time you’re going to get.”
Robbie noted that Scorsese’s directorial approach was informal and collaborative. “I’d sit at video village, and he would tell stories about the Mafia and old film stars, but he didn’t actually give direction,” she said. This open atmosphere allowed Robbie to contribute more creatively to her role.
Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Naomi Lapaglia in The Wolf of Wall Street was a career-defining moment, earning her critical acclaim and establishing her as one of Hollywood’s leading actresses. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the 2013 film gained fame for its high-energy performances and provocative content.
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