Margot Robbie concerned Leo DiCaprio slap in ‘Wolf of Wall’ would lead to arrest
During the audition for “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Margot Robbie surprised Leonardo DiCaprio by slapping him instead of kissing him, which left the room in silence before bursting into laughter. Despite her initial worry about being arrested for the unexpected move, the reaction from DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese was positive.
Robbie, who was 22 at the time, recalled feeling like she might ruin her career with the slap, but the feedback she received from DiCaprio and Scorsese was quite the opposite. This impromptu moment ultimately secured her role as Naomi Lapaglia in the film, which launched her into stardom.
Reflecting on her sudden rise to fame after the movie’s success, Robbie admitted to feeling overwhelmed in the early stages but found the courage to embrace her newfound celebrity status. She recounted a moment when she expressed reluctance to continue with her career, but her mother encouraged her to keep moving forward.
Since her breakout role in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Robbie has established herself as a prominent figure in Hollywood, starring in acclaimed films like “I, Tonya,” “Suicide Squad,” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Recently, she starred in the highly successful film “Barbie” alongside Ryan Gosling, which became the biggest box office opener of 2023, grossing $1.44 billion.
