On This Day05.07.1990
The Real Mrs Wall Street
Today, on July 2, we celebrate the birthday of the woman who gave us so many moments that broke the fourth wall of internet culture. Somehow, in The Wolf of Wall Street — a film already full of excess and bravado, Margot Robbie managed to steal every frame. Draped in furs, and complete with Long Island accent, a portrayal of Naomi Lapaglia became Margot Robbie's arrival on the mainstage. A pause. A smirk. And a line that you landed like a grenade. “We're not going to be friends.” But here’s where it gets interesting — Naomi Lapaglia, the character, wasn’t fiction. She was based on Nadine Macaluso (née Caridi), the real-life second wife of Jordan Belfort. Margot embodied the fantasy. Nadine lived the reality.
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And Nadine's story? Where is she now?
After her divorce, Nadine stepped away from the spotlight to rebuild her life. She earned a doctorate in somatic psychology and became a licensed marriage and family therapist. She now practices under the name Dr. Nadine Macaluso, specializing in helping people recover from toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and trauma. She speaks openly about her past — not to dwell in it, but to empower others navigating similar struggles. Her work blends personal experience with academic training, giving her a powerful voice in the space of trauma healing and relationship dynamics. In recent years, Nadine has stepped more into the public eye, especially on social media and YouTube, where she shares insights into narcissistic relationships, emotional regulation, and empowerment. Nadine is author to "Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds." So on this day, we celebrate Margot Robbie’s birthday — and revisit one of her most iconic performances. But we also tip our hats to the woman behind the myth, who walked away from the chaos and built a new life in her own name.
Two women. One story. A lot of power. Happy Birthday Margot.
