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Acting
Scarlett Ingrid Johansson, born on 22 November 1984, in New York City, is a talented American actress and singer. She has gained recognition as one of the highest-paid actresses globally, topping Forbes' Celebrity 100 list multiple times. In 2021, she was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time.
Johansson's films have amassed over $15.4 billion in worldwide box office earnings, making her the highest-grossing female star in cinematic history. Her numerous accolades include a British Academy Film Award, a Tony Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.
She began her acting career as a child, appearing in an off-Broadway play and making her film debut in the comedy North (1994). Johansson gained early fame for her roles in Manny & Lo (1996) and The Horse Whisperer (1998). However, her breakthrough role came in 2003 with Lost in Translation, for which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
Johansson is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She debuted as the character in Iron Man 2 (2010) and reprised the role in multiple films, culminating in her own solo film, Black Widow, released in 2021. Throughout her career, she has also starred in acclaimed films like Her (2013), Under the Skin (2013), and Marriage Story (2019).
Scarlett Johansson’s personal life includes two marriages; she was previously married to Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011 and to Romain Dauriac from 2014 to 2017. She married comedian Colin Jost in 2020, and they have a daughter together.
Scarlett was born to Karsten Olaf Johansson, an architect from Denmark, and Melanie Sloan, a New Yorker who has worked as a producer. She has dual citizenship in the United States and Denmark. Johansson has three siblings, including her twin brother Hunter and older sister Vanessa, who is also an actress.
Growing up in Manhattan, Johansson attended PS 41 in Greenwich Village. Her family faced challenges when her parents divorced when she was thirteen. Despite this, Johansson enjoyed a supportive home life and developed a passion for performing at a young age. She frequently entertained her family with song-and-dance routines and attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute to hone her craft.
Johansson began acting professionally at the age of nine, landing her first paid role on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Her film debut followed shortly after in North. By 1998, she gained further recognition with her performance in The Horse Whisperer, where director Robert Redford noted her maturity beyond her years.
Her breakout performance came in Ghost World (2001), where she played a cynical outcast, earning critical acclaim. Johansson's sensitive portrayal showcased her range, and she won awards for her role.
In 2003, Johansson starred in two significant films: the romantic comedy-drama Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring. Both films solidified her status as a leading actress. In Lost in Translation, directed by Sofia Coppola, she played Charlotte, opposite Bill Murray, earning her a BAFTA Award for Best Actress. The following year, she portrayed the servant Griet in Girl with a Pearl Earring, which garnered her further acclaim.
During this period, Johansson starred in several films, including Match Point (2005), which marked the beginning of her collaborations with director Woody Allen. She continued to work with Allen in films like Scoop (2006) and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008).
Johansson also earned recognition for her roles in other notable films, including The Prestige (2006) and A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004), which showcased her versatility as an actress.
In 2010, Johansson made her Broadway debut in A View from the Bridge, earning a Tony Award for her performance. This year also marked her entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Widow, a role she would reprise in several films, including The Avengers (2012) and subsequent MCU entries.
She also starred in critically acclaimed films such as Her (2013), where she voiced an advanced operating system, showcasing her range as a performer. Johansson's work during this period solidified her place as one of Hollywood's leading actresses.
Johansson's role as Black Widow continued to grow, appearing in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), both of which were box office successes. She gained recognition for her performance in Lucy (2014), where she played a woman who gains extraordinary abilities through a drug.
In 2019, Johansson starred in two critically acclaimed films: Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit, earning her two Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively.
Johansson reprised her role in Black Widow (2021), which she also produced. The film explored her character's past and received generally positive reviews. In 2021, Johansson made headlines due to a lawsuit against Disney over the film's release on their streaming service, which concluded with a settlement.
More recently, she starred in Wes Anderson's Asteroid City (2023) and is set to feature in upcoming projects, including Fly Me to the Moon (2024) and The Phoenician Scheme.
Johansson has ventured into music, releasing her debut album, Anywhere I Lay My Head (2008), which features songs by Tom Waits. She has collaborated with various artists and has performed at notable music festivals.
Johansson is frequently described as a sex symbol, but she has expressed discomfort with being labeled solely based on her looks. She prefers to be recognized for her talent as an actress and has taken a stand against the sexualization of women in Hollywood.
Johansson's personal life has seen its share of public attention, including her marriages to Ryan Reynolds and Romain Dauriac. She is currently married to comedian Colin Jost, and they welcomed their first child in August 2021.
In addition to her film career, Johansson is an advocate for various charitable causes and has been involved in several philanthropic efforts throughout her career.
