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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40 Interesting Facts About Scarlett Johansson
- #004
Scarlett Johansson has a pathological fear of birds (ornithophobia) and cockroaches (katsaridaphobia). These phobias are strong enough to affect her daily life and have occasionally surfaced even on set. She is known to prefer using a stunt double, particularly in scenes involving birds. It is an intriguing detail showing how even a famous actor copes with her own fears.
- #009
Scarlett Johansson has appeared in nine films with Chris Evans: The Perfect Score (2004), The Nanny Diaries (2007), 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) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). The long-running collaboration made the two close friends. Johansson and Evans often get together off set as well and support each other. Their friendship has become one of the best-known and best-loved pairings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- #014
Her husband Ryan Reynolds filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce ended the marriage of the couple, who wed in 2008, with their separation in 2011. Johansson and Reynolds handled the divorce process calmly and away from the media. The episode caused her private life to receive wide coverage in the tabloid press, but Johansson continued to focus on her career.
- #022
The Italian artist Francesco Clemente included a portrait of Scarlett in a deck of 78 specially painted tarot cards, depicting her as the Queen of Swords. The artistic choice indicates that Johansson is perceived as a powerful and mysterious figure. Clemente's work drew attention in the art world and reinforced Johansson's iconic position in popular culture. The card holds a special place among her fans.
- #023
Scarlett Johansson was chosen "Hollywood's Most Natural Beauty" in a poll of make-up artists. The title highlights how striking she is even without make-up. Johansson says she avoids heavy make-up to preserve her natural beauty and that she pays attention to skin care. The choice shows that her understanding of beauty is based on simplicity.
- #027
The Looney Tunes Show (2011) created a character named Starlet Johansson, who resembles her, in the episode Casa de Calma (2011). The character was designed as a parody of her influence in popular culture. Johansson took the situation humorously and said she was pleased that the character was likened to her. The episode shows she is a recognised figure even in the world of animation.
- #044
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson signed a $4,000,000 advertising deal with the cosmetics brand L'Oreal. The deal reinforced her strong position in the beauty industry and made her one of the brand's global faces. Through this collaboration, Johansson gained greatly both financially and in prestige. The agreement is an indicator of her commercial success.
- #045
In 2008, a UK-based bidder paid £20,000 in an eBay auction held for the benefit of Oxfam to accompany Scarlett Johansson on a 20-minute date at the world premiere of He's Just Not That Into You (2009). The event shows the importance she places on charity work and her willingness to engage with her fans. Johansson has continued to support aid organizations through such events.
- #047
Scarlett Johansson has appeared in eight films with Samuel L. Jackson: The Spirit (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Captain Marvel (2019) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). This long-running collaboration shows the pair's rapport and professional relationship on set. Johansson says she appreciates Jackson as an experienced actor.
- #049
Scarlett Johansson lives in Los Feliz, an ultra-trendy neighborhood of Los Angeles. Giovanni Ribisi, Bo Barrett, Brad Pitt, Chris Pine, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Kristen Stuart, Michael Cera and Robert Pattinson are among the other actors who also live in Los Feliz. The neighborhood is known as an area favored by artists and celebrities. Johansson prefers a quiet life there and maintains good relations with her neighbors.
- #051
To raise money for the international aid organization Oxfam, Scarlett Johansson auctioned two tickets to He's Just Not That Into You (2009) on eBay, giving the winning bidders the chance to mingle with her. The event demonstrated her philanthropy and her willingness to engage with fans. However, as of January 2014 she severed her connection with Oxfam; the reason for the decision was not made public, though it is known that Johansson turned to different aid organizations.
- #063
Scarlett Johansson was named "The World's Most Natural Beauty" in a British poll. She has said she avoids heavy makeup and pays attention to skincare to preserve her natural beauty.
- #064
Scarlett Johansson is a big Tom Waits fan and recorded an album titled "Anywhere I Lay My Head," made up entirely of Tom Waits covers. The album was released on May 16, 2008, but did not gain wide recognition.
- #065
Scarlett Johansson has two Barbie dolls modeled on her, both based on the character Black Widow from the film Black Widow (2021). The first wears black, while the second wears white.
- #066
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson became the face of the Spanish clothing company Mango. The collaboration boosted her influence in the fashion world and played an important role in the brand's global promotion.
- #071
She is an avid beekeeper. This hobby shows her interest in nature and her sensitivity to sustainable living. By keeping bees, Johansson aims to contribute to environmental awareness. This detail shows that she is not only an actress but also someone who lives in close touch with nature.
- #073
She has been an ambassador for Moët & Chandon Champagne since 2009. This role expanded her collaborations with luxury brands. Johansson takes part in the brand's promotional events and campaigns. This collaboration shows that she has a prestigious image.
- #076
She auditioned for the role of Fantine in the film Les Misérables (2012); the role went to Anne Hathaway, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for it. Hathaway received great acclaim for this performance. Although Johansson missed out on the role, she continued her career and succeeded in different projects. This situation shows how intense competition is in Hollywood.
- #078
Mr. Skin ranked her nude scenes in the film Under the Skin (2013) number 1 on its list of the "150 Greatest Celebrity Nude Scenes of All Time."
- #079
The French synth group The Teenagers wrote a song about her titled "Starlett Johansson."
- #081
She has been an ambassador for Oxfam International since 2005.
- #082
She is regularly ranked as one of the "Most Beautiful Famous Faces" on the "Annual Independent Critics List: 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces in the World." She was ranked #42 in 2010, #71 in 2009, #72 in 2008, #34 in 2007, #43 in 2006, #39 in 2005, #37 in 2004, #45 in 2003 and #48 in 2002.
- #084
She supports Barack Obama.
- #085
She was chosen by In Touch magazine as having Hollywood's "Best Breasts" and, according to a British poll, as having the "Best Female Butt."
- #087
She was chosen by People magazine as one of the World's Most Beautiful People (both in 2007 and 2010).
- #088
Scarlett Johansson ranked 12th on Forbes' list of the Top 20 Highest-Earning Young Superstars.
- #089
In a Glamour magazine poll of 5,000 people, Johansson was voted as having the "Sexiest Body in the World."
- #090
Scarlett Johansson is a big fan of Woody Allen.
- #091
She ranked number 1 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' actresses list.
- #092
She was named Playboy magazine's Sexiest Celebrity of 2007.
- #093
Scarlett Johansson campaigned for John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential Election.
- #094
Interview magazine named her one of the "Twenty Most Beautiful People of the Decade."
- #095
Funko produced and released POP! action figures of Scarlett Johansson's Marvel Cinematic Universe character Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow and of The Major from the film Ghost in the Shell (2017).
- #097
She is the only actress to have played a clone (The Island (2005)), an alien (Under the Skin (2013)), an intelligent operating system (Her (2013)), a snake (The Jungle Book (2016)), a robot (Ghost in the Shell (2017)) and a dog (Isle of Dogs (2018)).
- #099
Johansson was named GQ (men's magazine)'s "Babe of the Year" for 2010.
- #100
She ranked 22nd on Who magazine's "Most Beautiful People" list.
- #101
She was chosen as one of 2013's "most desirable" celebrity women on AskMen's Top 99 "most desirable" women list.
- #102
She ranked 12th on Men's Health's list of the 100 Hottest Women of All Time.
- #103
She was named the World's 4th Sexiest Woman by the Spanish edition of DT magazine.
- #104
She began Brazilian jiu-jitsu training for the sequel Iron Man 2 (2010), but has continued it ever since. She is a student at Rigan Machado's jiu-jitsu academy in Beverly Hills, California.
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