Leonardo DiCaprio’s face-slapping story made Margot Robbie a Hollywood star – Art

Australian actress Margot Robbie gained fame in Hollywood with her bold performance in The Wolf of Wall Street, starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. Margot was 26 when she auditioned for the film. In a surprising move, she slapped DiCaprio on the face during her audition, which was not part of the script.

Director Martin Scorsese shared that this unscripted action helped Margot secure her role. He described the moment as unforgettable. Margot later expressed her worries about potential repercussions from her unexpected action but felt it was a chance she had to take. She thought, “You only have 30 seconds left in this room. If you don’t do something impressive, you won’t get it.”

In her audition, Margot remembered yelling at DiCaprio and adding some playful banter. She recalled how DiCaprio joked about being grateful for having her as a partner. Margot boldly asked, “When do I get to kiss Leo DiCaprio?”

After her striking audition, Margot did not expect the laughter from DiCaprio and Scorsese. She later found out she would play Naomi LaPaglia, a role that significantly changed her life and career.