Vikki LaMotta (January 23, 1930 – January 25, 2005), born Beverly Thailer, was an American model and the second wife of champion boxer Jake LaMotta, during his peak years of success, during which time Vikki became a celebrity.

In the 1990s, she wrote an autobiography, but requested it not be released until after her death due to the information revealed in the book.

[1] Producer Roderick Powell acquired the rights to adapt her autobiography into a biopic on January 6, 2021.

When Jake's boxing career had started to slow down, his drinking increased and he began taking out his anger on Vikki becoming more controlling of her.

Moriarty was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Vikki.

[9] She died six months following open-heart surgery in Boca Raton, Florida on January 25, 2005, two days after her 75th birthday.