The former wife of the real-life Wolf of Wall Street has disclosed the candid advice she offered after the actress expressed her dismay at the prospect of disrobing for a nude scene while filming a successful movie about the disgraced financier.
Nadine Macaluso, aged 56, crossed paths with Jordan Belfort, aged 61, when she was a 22-year-old model.
Their relationship blossomed, leading to marriage in 1991 and the birth of two children. However, their union came to an end in 2005 after 14 years, following Jordan’s imprisonment for financial crimes.
Following their separation, Nadine accused the broker of misconduct driven by his severe drug addiction and numerous extramarital affairs.
The portrayal of Nadine and Jordan’s tumultuous relationship, along with Jordan’s fraudulent activities resulting in the misappropriation of nearly $200 million from investors, was depicted in the highly acclaimed 2013 film “Wolf of Wall Street,” featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan and Margot Robbie as Nadine, renamed Naomi for the movie.
Recently, the former model turned therapist shared insights exclusively with DailyMail.com about her private conversation with Margot, 33, before the commencement of filming.
She recounted how the actress expressed her apprehension about filming a nude scene, and Nadine guided her to harness that fear to enhance her performance.
During their discussion, Nadine drew parallels between Margot’s fears and her own struggles during her marriage to Jordan, emphasizing the challenge of speaking truth to more powerful individuals.
Margot had previously voiced her discomfort with on-screen nudity and had even conveyed her reservations to the director, Martin Scorsese.
In response, Martin suggested that Margot wear a robe for the scene. However, Margot opted to remain fully nude, believing it would serve the film and her character better.
Margot emphasized her stance on nudity, condemning its gratuitous use and asserting the importance of authenticity in portraying characters true to their nature.
While reflecting on the movie’s depiction of her past trauma with Jordan, Nadine expressed initial apprehension about how she would be portrayed, given her perception of Scorsese’s portrayal of women.
She acknowledged the lack of control over her portrayal in the film, a situation that she found unsettling.
Despite undergoing extensive therapy to prepare for the movie’s release, Nadine stood firm on one decision—to refrain from using her real name in the film, a choice she upheld despite Jordan’s attempts to persuade her otherwise.
Upon viewing the film, Nadine experienced a sense of relief, noting that while the portrayal differed from her own perspective, she was content with the outcome.
In recent months, Nadine has gained popularity on TikTok, where she distinguishes between the movie’s accuracy and exaggerations, leveraging her experience to offer advice to those grappling with toxic relationships.
Her newly released book aims to empower survivors to cultivate healthy, fulfilling relationships armed with knowledge and awareness.
Jordan served 22 months in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent stockbroker scheme that victimized over 1,500 individuals during his marriage to Nadine in 1999.
Nadine has since remarried John Macaluso, with whom she has shared 23 years and a blended family comprising his three children from a previous relationship.