Scarlett Johansson is an American Actress, Model, and Singer born on November 22, 1984. She was the highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019 and often appears on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list. In 2021, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Her movies have made over $15.4 billion globally, making her the top-earning female star at the box office ever. Scarlett has won many awards, including a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award. She’s also been nominated for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.
Scarlett’s acting journey started young when she appeared in an off-Broadway play. She made her film debut in “North” and gained early fame with roles in “Manny & Lo,” “The Horse Whisperer,” and “Ghost World.” Her big break into adult roles came with “Lost in Translation,” which won her a BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
She impressed audiences with her performances in “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” “A Love Song for Bobby Long,” and “Match Point,” the first of several collaborations with director Woody Allen. During this time, she also starred in “The Prestige” and released music albums “Anywhere I Lay My Head” and “Break Up,” both of which made it onto the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of “A View from the Bridge,” winning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She also began her iconic role as Black Widow in “Iron Man 2,” appearing in a total of eight Marvel movies, including her solo film “Black Widow.” This role catapulted her to international fame. Scarlett also starred in sci-fi hits like Her “Under the Skin,” and “Lucy.” In 2019, she achieved a rare feat with two simultaneous Academy Award nominations: Best Actress for “Marriage Story” and Best Supporting Actress for “Jojo Rabbit.”
Often called a sex symbol, Scarlett Johansson is considered one of the world’s most attractive women by various media. She endorses many brands and supports several charities. She was previously married to actor Ryan Reynolds and businessman Romain Dauriac. Since 2020, she has been married to comedian Colin Jost. She has two children, one with Dauriac and another with Jost.
| Full Name | Scarlett Ingrid Johansson |
| Date of Birth | November 22, 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Singer |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Spouse | Colin Jost (m. 2020) Romain Dauriac (m. 2014–2017) Ryan Reynolds (m. 2008–2011) |
| Children | Rose Dorothy Cosmo |
| Net Worth | $165 million |
Scarlett Johansson’s Early Life and Education
Scarlett Johansson was born on November 22, 1984, in Manhattan, New York City. Her father Karsten Olaf Johansson is an architect from Copenhagen, Denmark. Her mother Melanie Sloan is a producer from New York. Scarlett’s grandfather Ejner Johansson was a Swedish art historian, screenwriter, and film director. Melanie’s family is Ashkenazi Jewish originally from Poland and Russia with the last name Schlamberg. Scarlett identifies as Jewish and has an older sister, Vanessa, who is also an actress, an older brother, Adrian, and a twin brother, Hunter. She also has an older half-brother, Christian, from her father’s first marriage. Scarlett holds both American and Danish citizenship.
On a 2017 episode of PBS’s “Finding Your Roots,” Scarlett learned that her maternal great-grandfather’s brother and extended family died during the Holocaust in the Warsaw Ghetto.
Scarlett went to PS 41, an elementary school in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Her parents divorced when she was thirteen. She was very close to her maternal grandmother Dorothy Sloan who was a bookkeeper and schoolteacher. They spent a lot of time together, and Scarlett considered her grandmother her best friend. From a young age, Scarlett loved performing and often did song-and-dance routines for her family. She especially loved musical theater and jazz hands, taking tap dance lessons with her parents’ support. She has described her childhood as very normal.
As a child, Scarlett Johansson would practice acting by staring in the mirror until she cried, inspired by Judy Garland in Meet Me in St. Louis. When she was seven, she was upset when a talent agent signed one of her brothers instead of her, but she still pursued acting. After joining the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and auditioning for commercials, she lost interest saying she didn’t want to promote Wonder Bread. Scarlett then focused on film and theater, making her first stage appearance with two lines in the off-Broadway play “Sophistry” with Ethan Hawke. Around this time, she started studying at the Professional Children’s School, a private school for aspiring child actors in Manhattan.
Acting career
Scarlett Johansson began her acting career at just nine years old in the movie North where she played John Ritter’s daughter. Even at that young age she felt comfortable on set and instinctively knew what to do. She continued with smaller roles like in “Just Cause” and “If Lucy Fell.”
Her breakthrough came in “Manny & Lo” where she played Amanda the younger sister of a pregnant teenager who runs away from foster care. Critics praised her performance noting her charm and serene presence predicting a promising future in acting. This role earned her a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award.
She gained wider recognition for her role in “The Horse Whisperer” where she starred alongside director Robert Redford. Despite being young she convincingly portrayed the struggles of her character. The film brought her critical acclaim and nominations shaping her understanding of emotional depth in acting.
Transitioning into more mature roles Johansson starred in “Ghost World” playing a cynical outcast. Her performance garnered praise and she won awards for her portrayal. This success continued with films like “Lost in Translation” and “Girl with a Pearl Earring” where she displayed versatility and earned nominations for major awards.
Johansson’s career expanded further with diverse roles in films like “The Perfect Score,” “A Love Song for Bobby Long,” and “The SpongeBob SquarePants” Movie. She demonstrated her range from drama to comedy consistently receiving positive reviews for her performances.
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen’s film “Match Point” as Nola a young actress who gets involved with a married man played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Originally the character was British but Allen changed it to American after casting Johansson. Despite her initial nervousness, Johansson impressed critics like The New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle’s LaSalle who praised her powerful performance. The film did well at the box office and earned Johansson Golden Globe and Chicago Film Critics Association Award nominations.
The same year, Johansson appeared in Michael Bay’s sci-fi movie “The Island” alongside Ewan McGregor playing dual roles. Filming was tough for her lasting 14-hour days with accidents along the way. The movie received mixed reviews but made good money.
In 2006, Johansson starred in two films involving magicians both with Hugh Jackman. In Woody Allen’s “Scoop,” she played a journalism student. The film did decently worldwide but split critics. Brian De Palma’s “The Black Dahlia” a noir thriller also starred Johansson. She admired De Palma but some critics felt she wasn’t the best fit for the role.
That year, Scarlett Johansson also featured in the short film “When the Deal Goes Down” connected to Bob Dylan’s song. She played a crucial role in Christopher Nolan’s “The Prestige” as the assistant and lover of a magician played by Jackman. Nolan appreciated Johansson’s ability to bring depth and mystery to her character. The film was both a critical success and popular at the box office praised for its mature themes.
Johansson’s only 2007 release was “The Nanny Diaries” a comedy-drama disliked by critics. Her performance received mixed reviews with some praising her engaging portrayal and others feeling it lacked emotional depth.
Moving into 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in “The Other Boleyn Girl” with Natalie Portman and Eric Bana which also divided critics. Johansson portrayed Mary quietly but emotionally earning some positive feedback amid overall mixed reactions.
In her third collaboration with Woody Allen, the romantic comedy-drama “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” filmed in Spain, Johansson played one of Javier Bardem’s love interests alongside Penélope Cruz. The film was a commercial success and well-reviewed with Variety noting Johansson’s versatility compared to other cast members.
Johansson also starred as the femme fatale Silken Floss in “The Spirit” based on a comic strip. The movie was heavily criticized for being melodramatic and unoriginal.
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson’s sole role was as a yoga instructor in the ensemble comedy-drama “He’s Just Not That Into You” which did well at the box office despite lukewarm reviews.
Having dreamed of Broadway since childhood, Johansson made her debut in a 2010 revival of Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge.” Set in 1950s New York the play centered on a tragic love story. Critics praised Johansson for disappearing into her role and she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Later in 2010, Scarlett Johansson became Black Widow in “Iron Man 2” part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She underwent physical training for the role and dyed her hair red. The film was a financial success though some critics felt her character could have been more developed.
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson starred as a zookeeper in “We Bought a Zoo” alongside Matt Damon a family film that received positive reviews. She earned a Teen Choice Award nomination for her performance.
Johansson returned as Black Widow in “The Avengers” which broke box office records. She received nominations for her performance and continued to expand her role in the Marvel universe.
Scarlett Johansson continued her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by appearing in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” In this movie, she teams up with Captain America and Falcon to uncover a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. all while dealing with a dangerous assassin known as the Winter Soldier. Johansson and Chris Evans even wrote some of their lines for scenes they shared. She was drawn to her character’s approach to her job using intelligence rather than just physical attractiveness. The film was a big hit both critically and financially making over $714 million worldwide. Critics like Odie Henderson praised Johansson’s performance and she was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Johansson also had a supporting role in the movie Chef alongside Robert Downey Jr. Sofía Vergara and Jon Favreau. It earned positive reviews for its humor and characters making over $45 million at the box office. Another notable role was in Luc Besson’s “Lucy” where she played a woman who gains extraordinary mental abilities after a drug is absorbed into her body. The film was successful grossing $458 million and highlighting Johansson’s acting skills.
Throughout 2015 and 2016, Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Captain America: Civil War” both of which earned more than $1.1 billion. She also appeared in other films like “Hail Caesar!” and voiced characters in “The Jungle Book” and “Sing.”
In 2017, Scarlett Johansson starred in the controversial “Ghost in the Shell” adaptation which received mixed reviews but praised her performance. She also hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the fifth time and starred in the comedy “Rough Night.” The following year she voiced a character in “Isle of Dogs” and returned as Black Widow in “Avengers: Infinity War.”
2019 was a significant year for Johansson with her roles in “Avengers: Endgame” the highest-grossing film ever and “Marriage Story” where she played a woman going through a divorce. Her performances in “Marriage Story” and “Jojo Rabbit” earned her dual Academy Award nominations a rare feat in Hollywood.
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson starred in her own Black Widow solo film and faced off against Disney regarding her compensation for the film’s release strategy. The dispute was later settled with Johansson reportedly receiving a substantial payout.
Johansson appeared in Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” and will star in upcoming projects like “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Transformers One.” She is set to direct her first film “Eleanor the Great” and will join the “Jurassic Park” franchise in an upcoming installment.
Net Worth
Scarlett Johansson has an estimated net worth of $165 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Scarlett Johansson’s net worth mainly comes from her acting career in movies. She has starred in many successful films like “The Avengers” series, “Lost in Translation,” and “Lucy,” which have earned billions of dollars worldwide.
Johansson also receives income from endorsements and sponsorships with brands like Moët & Chandon and Dolce & Gabbana. Additionally, she has ventured into producing films, which adds to her financial success. Overall, her earnings from acting, endorsements, and producing contribute significantly to her substantial net worth.
Music career
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson recorded the song “Summertime” for a charity album called Unexpected Dreams – Songs from the Stars which featured Hollywood actors. She also joined the Jesus and Mary Chain for a reunion performance at Coachella in April 2007. The next year Johansson starred in Justin Timberlake‘s music video for “What Goes Around… Comes Around” which earned a nomination for Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.
In May 2008, Johansson released her first album “Anywhere I Lay My Head.” It included one original song and covers of ten Tom Waits songs featuring contributions from David Bowie and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Celebration. Reviews for the album were mixed. Spin criticized Johansson’s singing but other critics found it intriguing and unique praising its ghostly and magical quality. The album was named the 23rd best of 2008 by NME and reached number 126 on the Billboard 200 chart.
In September 2009, Scarlett Johansson teamed up with singer-songwriter Pete Yorn for a collaborative album called “Break Up” inspired by Serge Gainsbourg’s famous duets with Brigitte Bardot. The album reached number 41 on the US charts. Johansson continued to showcase her musical talents contributing to various projects including singing on soundtracks like “The Jungle Book” and “Sing.”
In 2015, Johansson formed a band named the Singles with Este Haim from HAIM Holly Miranda, Kendra Morris, and Julia Haltigan. Their debut single was “Candy”. However, Johansson faced legal issues when she received a cease and desist order from another band called the Singles based in Los Angeles demanding that she stop using the name.
Personal life
During her time at the Professional Children’s School, Scarlett Johansson dated a classmate named Jack Antonoff from 2001 to 2002. She then dated her co-star Josh Hartnett from the movie “Black Dahlia” for about two years until the end of 2006. According to Hartnett, they broke up because they were too busy to spend time together.
In 2007, Johansson started dating Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds. They got engaged in May 2008 and tied the knot in September 2008 on Vancouver Island, but they split up in December 2010 and got divorced in July 2011.
In November 2012, Scarlett Johansson began dating a Frenchman named Romain Dauriac, who owns an advertising agency. They got engaged the following September and split their time between New York City and Paris. They had a daughter together in 2014 and got married in October 2014 in Philipsburg, Montana. However, they separated in mid-2016 and officially divorced in September 2017.
Johansson then started dating Colin Jost, who is a writer for “Saturday Night Live,” in May 2017. They got engaged in May 2019 and tied the knot in October 2020 at their home in New York. They welcomed their son in August 2021. Johansson splits her time between New York and Los Angeles.
In September 2011, nude photos of Johansson were leaked online, which were hacked from her cell phone. She mentioned that these photos were sent to her then-husband, Ryan Reynolds, three years before the incident.
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won a lawsuit against a French publisher named JC Lattès over false statements about her relationships in a novel called The First Thing We Look At by Grégoire Delacourt. She was awarded $3,400.
Johansson has criticized the media for promoting unrealistic body images that lead to unhealthy diets and eating disorders among women. In an essay she wrote for The Huffington Post, she encouraged people to maintain a healthy body. She also posed nude for the March 2006 cover of Vanity Fair alongside actress Keira Knightley and fashion designer Tom Ford, which sparked controversy as some people felt it highlighted the pressure on women to display their sexuality more than men.
