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Nadine Caridi

Nadine Caridi is a British-born former model who later became a psychotherapist and author.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nadine Caridi is a British-born former model who later became a psychotherapist and author. She is also known for her marriage to Jordan Belfort from 1991 to 2005 and for being the inspiration for the character Naomi Lapaglia in *The Wolf of Wall Street*.

Early life

Sources indicate that Caridi was born in London and later grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Some biographical details vary across sources, including her exact birth year and date.

Modelling career

Caridi first gained public attention as a model. Later accounts describe her as having worked in fashion before leaving modelling for other work.

Marriage to Jordan Belfort

She married Jordan Belfort in 1991 and divorced him in 2005. Her relationship with Belfort has been widely discussed because of its connection to his criminal notoriety and to the film *The Wolf of Wall Street*.

Later career

After her divorce, Caridi pursued psychotherapy and built a public profile as a writer and online personality. Later sources describe her as using her platform to discuss relationships, trauma, and emotional abuse.

Key facts

  • Born in London and later lived in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Worked as a model before moving into psychotherapy.
  • Married Jordan Belfort in 1991; they divorced in 2005.
  • Her life story was associated with the character Naomi Lapaglia in *The Wolf of Wall Street*.
  • Later adopted the surname Macaluso after marrying John Macaluso.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nadine Caridi?
She is a British-born former model best known for her marriage to Jordan Belfort and for later working as a psychotherapist.
What is Nadine Caridi’s current name?
She is also known as Nadine Macaluso, a name associated with her later marriage to John Macaluso.
Was Nadine Caridi the inspiration for a film character?
Yes. She is widely identified as the inspiration for Naomi Lapaglia in *The Wolf of Wall Street*.
When did Nadine Caridi marry Jordan Belfort?
Available sources say they married in 1991 and divorced in 2005.
What did Nadine Caridi do after modelling?
Later sources describe her as a psychotherapist, author, and internet personality.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadine_Macaluso
    Supports: Birthplace, former modelling career, marriage to Jordan Belfort, later name Nadine Macaluso.
  2. All That's Interesting — https://allthatsinteresting.com/nadine-caridi
    Supports: Biography, modelling background, marriage to Jordan Belfort, divorce, and later psychotherapy career.
  3. Briefly — https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/129481-who-nadine-caridi-everything-jordan-belforts-wife/
    Supports: Later career descriptions and general biographical overview.