Macaluso was born as Nadine Caridi in
London. She grew up in
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and graduated from
John Dewey High School. She worked as a model, represented by Elite Petite Management, and appeared in advertisement campaigns for
Miller Lite. Due to their high-profile and extravagant life style, Macaluso was referred to as the "Duchess of Bay Ridge" by the press. The couple divorced in 2005. She works as a therapist in marriage and
family counseling. She met with Robbie and Robbie's speech coach during the making of the film. Macaluso also uses her TikTok platform to educate women on abusive relationships and emotionally manipulative behavior like
gaslighting and
traumatic bonding. == References ==