Over the past decade, Margot Robbie has become a prominent figure in Hollywood, with her breakthrough in "The Wolf of Wall Street" paving the way for a string of successful films like "The Legend of Tarzan," "Suicide Squad," "Focus," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
Nominations at the Oscars for "I, Tonya" and "Bombshell" further solidified her status. Now set to portray Barbie alongside Ryan Gosling, Robbie's career might have taken a different turn without a pivotal slap and a memorable scene.
In "The Wolf of Wall Street," Robbie portrayed Naomi, the lover and later wife of Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. The audition for Martin Scorsese's film, almost a decade ago, placed her in front of DiCaprio himself, a nominee for the Oscar for Best Actor.
Robbie recounted the intense audition where she had only 30 seconds to make an impression. Playing out a scripted confrontation, she described, "He’s really scary, I could barely keep up," adding a surprising twist as she chose to slap DiCaprio instead of following the script. The unexpected move initially stunned the room, but it eventually led to laughter and secured her the role.
One of the most memorable scenes in the film involved Robbie showing her private parts to DiCaprio while simulating a s---al act. Robbie revealed the challenging experience of filming the scene in a small room surrounded by 30 crew members, all men. Lasting 17 hours, the scene required her to pretend she was being touched, creating a deeply uncomfortable and compromising situation. Reflecting on the MeToo movement, Robbie acknowledged that she didn't realize she had experienced harassment without physical contact.
In addition to the explicit scene, Robbie had to undress completely for the film.
opened up about the anxiety and fear she felt leading up to the scene. Admitting to being scared and shaking, Robbie revealed that she resorted to three shots of tequila before shedding her clothes. Despite the initial apprehension, she described the experience as empowering and a confidence boost.
Margot Robbie's journey in Hollywood, marked by challenging scenes and unexpected turns, has solidified her position as a versatile and resilient actress. From the audacious audition that involved a memorable slap to navigating intense scenes, Robbie continues to captivate audiences with her talent and determination.
