Nadine Macaluso, formerly Nadine Caridi, is a psychotherapist, marriage and family therapist, writer, and former model. She gained recognition due to her highly publicized marriage to Jordan Belfort – famously known as the ‘Wolf of Wall Street‘.
Nadine Caridi Profile Summary
Full name: Nadine Macaluso
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 24th December 1967
Age: 56 years (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Place of birth: London, England
Current residence: Hermosa Beach, California, and Glen Cove, New York
Nationality: British-American
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christianity
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5’6″ (167 cm)
Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Brown
Marital status: Married
Spouse: John Macaluso
Children: 2
High school: John Dewey High School
University: Pacifica Graduate Institute
Profession: Marriage and family therapist
Early Life & Education
Nadine Caridi was born in London, UK on December 24, 1967, in her parent’s abode. She was raised with her siblings in Bay Ridge, New York, in a Christian household. Nadine is 56 years old as of 2023.
When she was young, Nadine’s parents relocated to Brooklyn, New York, USA, for the sake of furthering their professions. Subsequently, Nadine experienced nearly all of her upbringing in America.
Nadine attended John Dewey High School to receive her primary and secondary education. She later gained admittance to the Pacifica Graduate Institute to pursue her bachelor’s degree. Upon completion, she graduated with a degree in Somatic Psychology and neuroscience.
Nadine had a great passion for psychology and was able to secure good marks in her Master’s in Clinical Psychology. She went on to achieve her Doctorate degree in 2015.
Career
Nadine Caridi started out her professional life as a model working for Miller Coors. There she signed a deal to promote the alcoholic beverage Miller Lite. This promotion made her famous and she soon became Miller Lite’s poster girl.
Nadine’s fame skyrocketed after she was featured in the advertisement, leading to her securing contracts with several TV networks. This led to her being cast in a range of roles, particularly in television advertisements.
She leveraged her status as a model to promote several health initiatives. A prime example was a commercial encouraging donation for those aged eighteen and over who needed organ transplant surgery.
Personal Life
Before she was in her relationship with Jordan Belfort, Caridi had been with her then-partner, Alan Wilzig, a generous American donor and successful entrepreneur.
It was at one of the gatherings the two attended that Nadine was introduced to Belfort. At the time they began their relationship, Belfort was still wed to Denise Lombardo.
Caridi was brought to Belfort’s attention by Alan Wilzig and later on, Jordan and Denise separated, after which he married Nadine. In 1991, Jordan Belfort and Nadine Caridi celebrated their marriage in a grandiose and opulent ceremony in the Caribbean.
The couple was blessed with two kids: Carter James, born in 1995, and Chandler Belfort, born in 1993. Regrettably, their union concluded in 2005.
Nadine reflects on her marriage to Belfort and remembers that when they first got together, everything was ideal. But when she was thoroughly immersed in Jordan’s life, she encountered intimidation, duress, and warnings.
His rage was uncontrollable, even leading to physical mistreatment. Furthermore, it has been alleged that he was also using illicit substances.
After divorcing Jordan, Nadine tied the knot with John Macaluso, an American businessman and former chief executive of Wizard World. John has three children from his first marriage: Frankie, Nicky, and Allie Macaluso. Alongside his business ventures, John was also formerly a drummer in bands such as Ark, TNT, and Yngwie Malmsteen.
Nadine Caridi’s Net Worth
As per multiple online sources, the renowned psychotherapist’s assets are estimated to be $3 million in 2023. Nadine Caridi earns her wealth as a famous and successful family psychologist.
