ACTOR · BORN 1984
Scarlett Johansson
- Born
- 22 November 1984, New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- The Avengers (2012), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
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24 Facts From Scarlett Johansson's Career
- #001
Scarlett Johansson was cast as Natasha Romanoff in the 2010 film Iron Man 2 after Emily Blunt withdrew due to commitments to other projects. The role would define her as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and became one of the most important turning points of her career. Playing the character allowed Johansson to display both her skill in action scenes and her dramatic depth, making her a powerful representative of female characters in the superhero genre.
- #011
Scarlett Johansson applied to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts for the fall 2003 term but was not accepted. The rejection allowed her to focus entirely on her career and to break through in a big way shortly afterwards. Johansson regards the episode as one of the turning points of her life and says her success was no accident, and that such obstacles only made her more ambitious. The experience shows she has a determined and resolute character.
- #017
Scarlett Johansson enrolled at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and auditioned for commercials, but soon lost interest, saying she did not want to promote Wonder Bread.
- #018
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut with Arthur Miller's play "A View from the Bridge" and won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress for the performance. The award proved how talented she is on the theatre stage as well as in film acting. Johansson considers this success one of the most important moments of her career and speaks of her love of theatre at every opportunity.
- #019
Scarlett Johansson made her first stage appearance with two lines in the off-Broadway play Sophistry with Ethan Hawke, and around this time began studying at the Professional Children's School in Manhattan.
- #026
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson was earning 2 million dollars a year representing L'Oreal cosmetic products. The deal shows her strong position in the beauty industry. Johansson maintained a long-running collaboration with L'Oreal and became one of the brand's global faces. The income is an indication of her commercial success alongside her acting career.
- #028
Scarlett Johansson became the face of "Dolce & Gabbana" perfumes, replacing the Brazilian Gisele Bündchen. The change increased Johansson's prestige in the fashion world and made her one of the names preferred by luxury brands. In these campaigns Johansson drew attention for both her elegance and her allure. The collaboration holds an important place in her career.
- #029
Although The Horse Whisperer (1998) was her seventh feature film, Scarlett Johansson received a "presenting" credit on it, indicating that she was not yet fully established in a career she had begun at a young age. Her performance in the film drew attention and positive reviews from critics, and the experience foreshadowed the success she would achieve in later years.
- #034
Scarlett Johansson is the twelfth person to be nominated for two Oscars in the acting categories in the same year, earning the nominations in 2019 for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. None of those who have achieved this feat in history have won both awards; seven won at least one, while five lost both. Johansson is one of those five actresses, an example of her strong performances being recognized without winning the award.
- #036
Scarlett Johansson was offered the role of Evey in V for Vendetta (2005), but the part went to Natalie Portman. Portman won great acclaim for her performance in the film and took an important step in her career, while Johansson turned the offer down and moved on to different projects. The decision shows how deliberate her career choices are.
- #041
Scarlett Johansson's first role (uncredited) came at age 8, in a sketch during the first year of Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993). The sketch also featured 11-year-old Melissa Claire Egan. Johansson revisited the memory 12 years later, in an interview with Conan on 12 July 2005. This early experience shows how young she was when she began her acting career.
- #043
Scarlett Johansson was offered the role of Lois Lane in Superman Returns (2006), but the part went to Kate Bosworth. Bosworth drew attention for her performance in the film, though the film received mixed reviews, while Johansson turned the offer down and moved on to different projects. The decision shows how deliberate her career choices are.
- #046
Scarlett Johansson joined her Avengers costars in raising $500,000 for the victims of Hurricane Maria.
- #050
Scarlett Johansson's ex-husband, Ryan Reynolds, was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" (2010), while in the same period Johansson was named GQ magazine's "Babe of the Year." The double honor showed how popular the couple was in the media, though the titles also kept them in the spotlight during their divorce. Johansson stated that such labels did not affect her career and that what really matters is success in her work.
- #052
Scarlett Johansson recorded the single "Before My Time" for the documentary Chasing Ice (2012), and the song was ultimately nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars (2013). She was then asked to perform the song at the ceremony, but her commitments to the Broadway play "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" prevented her from doing so. The situation shows how she balances theater and film; Johansson said she was sorry to miss the opportunity but that her commitment to the theater came first.
- #057
Scarlett Johansson was offered the role of Lindsey Farris in Mission: Impossible III (2006); the part went to Keri Russell. Johansson turned down the offer and moved on to other projects.
- #058
Scarlett Johansson was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in June 2004. AMPAS membership carries various privileges, including the right to vote in the Oscars.
- #059
As a young actor, Scarlett Johansson attended the Junior School at the Neighborhood Playhouse Theatre School alongside her siblings, taking acting, singing and dancing classes. She has said this training played an important role in her career.
- #062
Scarlett Johansson appeared as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow in nine films: Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Captain Marvel (2019), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Black Widow (2021). The role became one of the most important of her career and earned her a huge worldwide fan base.
- #068
In 2007, Forbes estimated her annual earnings at 5 million dollars. This figure included income from advertising deals as well as her acting career. During this period, Johansson was active in both the film and fashion worlds. This income is an indicator of her commercial success.
- #069
FHM readers voted her the "Sexiest Woman Alive" in the 2006 FHM "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list. She also ranked number 1 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. This title was an indicator of her sexual appeal and popularity. Johansson stated that such lists did not affect her career and that what really mattered was success in her work.
- #072
She attended the Professional Children's School in Manhattan, New York City, and graduated in 2002. This school is specially designed for working child actors. While continuing her education there, Johansson also continued her acting career. This experience shows that she has a disciplined and determined personality.
- #077
She was a jury member at the Venice Film Festival in 2004. This role shows her standing and experience in the film world. At this festival, Johansson had the opportunity to watch and evaluate many films. This experience broadened her perspective on cinema.
- #096
Scarlett Johansson was included in Time magazine's Time 100 list of the world's most influential people, with tributes written by Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis and her close friend Chris Evans (both in 2021 and 2025).
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