Margot Robbie actually rewrote this iconic Wolf of Wall Street scene
She was behind some very important script changes


While her role in Neighbours made her a star in Australia, Margot Robbie quickly became a household name across the globe after playing Naomi Lapaglia in The Wolf of Wall Street, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill.
And while she was making a name for herself as a rising star in front of the camera, she was also helping to shape the film by changing pivotal scenes with director Martin Scorsese, too.
During a BAFTA: A Life In Pictures recording, Robbie revealed that she helped rewrite important parts of the script alongside DiCaprio and Scorsese.
In the movie, there's a scene where DiCaprio's character Jordan Belfort kidnaps his and Naomi's daughter while under the influence, before crashing his car and prompting his wife to file for divorce.
Discussing how she influenced the scene, Robbie said: "What happened previously in the script was that I walked into his office and said I want a divorce. And that was it.
"[But we felt] like something was missing."
She added that the trio stayed up "until 3 in the morning" coming up with a new way to tell that part of the story. Using Belfort's book, they gave the new ideas to the assistant director, with Robbie adding: "Our brilliant AD Adam Somner was probably tearing his hair out because out of nowhere we were like, so, we're gonna need to break the garage door of someone's house, break a car window, and destroy a couch.
"The crazier you are, the more Marty's going to love it."
The Suicide Squad star also spoke about her nude scene in the movie, revealing that she did "a few shots of tequila" before the camera started rolling, but she didn't think it would make as many waves as it did.
She said: "It was my first film in America, it sounds silly now but I thought I'd slip under the radar."
Since starring in The Wolf of Wall Street, Margot has starred in a number of blockbusters from I, Tonya to Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
So now you know!
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

Jadie Troy-Pryde is News Editor, covering celebrity and entertainment, royal, lifestyle and viral news. Before joining the team in 2018 as the Lifestyle and Social Media Editor, she worked at a number of women’s fashion and lifestyle titles including Grazia, Women’s Health and Stylist, and now heads the Marie Claire UK news desk.
-
The Power Series: Igniting responsibility, innovation, and action in sustainable fashion and beauty
By Niamh McCollum
-
Kate Middleton proves cape dresses are perfect for party season at the Royal Variety Performance
Impeccable party season dressing
By Lauren Hughes
-
Free People are here to put the fun back into festive dressing
‘Tis the season to sparkle after all
By Jazzria Harris
-
Margot Robbie has given an update on the Barbie sequel
Prepare yourself
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
-
Margot Robbie is one of many A-listers bidding for the movie rights to Britney’s memoir
Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon are also in the running
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
-
Margot Robbie is going viral with this resurfaced sign language clip
"Is there any thing #Barbie cannot do?"
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Margot Robbie and her pals had some *feelings* about the fact she didn't kiss Ryan Gosling in Barbie
"I can’t check that one off."
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
-
Why the Barbie movie removed a joke about Margot Robbie and Emma Mackey
Don't worry, there are still plenty of jokes left
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Margot Robbie says she would have turned down Barbie if they didn't make this change
"If they hadn’t made that change... I don’t think I would have wanted to attempt to make a Barbie film."
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
-
This star from The Hills says her and Leonardo DiCaprio were *almost* a thing
Any guesses who?
By Maisie Bovingdon
-
Margot Robbie surprised fans by pouring shots at a local Australian bar
There's nothing she can't do!
By Maisie Bovingdon