Denise Lombardo is an American real estate agent and business executive, best known as the first wife of Jordan Belfort, a notorious stockbroker whose life story is depicted in the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street”.
While Belfort’s rise and fall attracted significant media attention, Lombardo’s life remained largely private.
Her association with Belfort brought her to the public’s attention, but since then she has maintained a modest lifestyle, focusing on her career and personal life, away from the spotlight.
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- Full name: Denise Lombardo
- Date of birth: November 11, 1963
- Age: 61 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Ohio, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Salesperson and real estate broker
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Anthony Florito (father), Ann Lombardo (mother)
- Siblings: Two sisters (Lisa and Deanna), one brother (Paul)
- Spouse: Nick Amato (second husband)
- Children: Brett Amato, Nicolas Amato, Matt Amato
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: White (Italian origin)
- Net worth: 3 million USD
Early life and education
Denise Lombardo is currently 61 years old. She was born on November 11, 1963 in Ohio, USA.
Raised in an Italian family, Denise is the daughter of Anthony Florito and Ann Lombardo. She has two sisters, Lisa and Deanna, and a brother named Paul.
Details about her early life are limited, but it is known that she attended Bayside High School. After graduating from high school, she pursued further education at Adelphi University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in 1987.
She continued her education at Towson University, earning degrees in Science and Business Administration.
In addition, Denise holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Management from Australian Catholic University.
Personal life
Denise Lombardo met Jordan Belfort during their time at Bayside High School. They began dating and eventually married in 1985.
Their marriage lasted until 1991, ending in divorce after Belfort’s affair with model Nadine Caridi was exposed. The couple has no children together.
After their divorce, Denise remarried Nick Amato and they have three sons: Brett, Nicolas and Matt Amato.
Details about Nick Amato’s background are scarce as he has always kept his private life away from the public eye.
Career
After divorcing Jordan Belfort, Denise Lombardo focused on building her career.
She worked in the sales department of Modern Medical Systems from 1993 to 2000. In 2000, she began working as a flooring specialist at The Home Depot.
From 2006 to 2008, she worked for Smith & Nephew Company. In 2010, Denise transitioned into real estate, becoming a licensed real estate agent at Prudential Douglas Elliman Company.
She has been with the company since then, specializing in real estate business.
Net worth
Denise Lombardo’s net worth is estimated at $3 million.
Her wealth mainly stems from her successful career in real estate and sales. She has worked in the industry for over a decade, which has contributed to her financial success.