Career Timeline of Scarlett Johansson: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Scarlett Johansson made an impact.
Scarlett Johansson is a highly successful American actress and singer, recognized as the world's highest-paid actress in both 2018 and 2019. She has consistently been featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2021 and 2025. Johansson holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing box office actress and second-highest-grossing film star of all time, with her films grossing over $14.5 billion worldwide. Her accomplishments have earned her numerous awards, including a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award, alongside nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.
1994: Film Debut in North
In 1994, Scarlett Johansson made her film debut as John Ritter's daughter in the fantasy comedy North.
1995: Role in Just Cause
In 1995, Scarlett Johansson played a minor role as the daughter of Sean Connery's and Kate Capshaw's characters in the mystery thriller Just Cause.
1996: Recognition for Manny & Lo
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson gained early recognition for her role in Manny & Lo.
1997: Roles in Fall and Home Alone 3
In 1997, Scarlett Johansson appeared in minor roles in Fall and Home Alone 3.
1998: Role in The Horse Whisperer
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson appeared in The Horse Whisperer, gaining further recognition.
1998: Wider Attention with The Horse Whisperer
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson attracted wider attention for her performance in The Horse Whisperer, co-starring Robert Redford.
1999: Role in My Brother the Pig
In 1999, Scarlett Johansson appeared in My Brother the Pig.
2001: Breakthrough with Ghost World
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson had her breakthrough playing a cynical outcast in Ghost World.
2001: Role in Ghost World
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson starred in Ghost World, continuing her rise in the film industry.
2002: Role in Eight Legged Freaks and NYU Rejection
In 2002, Scarlett Johansson appeared in Eight Legged Freaks and, after graduating, was rejected from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
2003: Girl with a Pearl Earring and BAFTA nominations
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson starred in Girl with a Pearl Earring, receiving positive reviews and BAFTA Award nomination for both this film and Lost in Translation, ultimately winning for Lost in Translation.
2003: Transition to Adult Roles
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson transitioned from teen to adult roles with Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring.
2003: BAFTA Award for Lost in Translation
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson transitioned to adult roles with Lost in Translation, winning the BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
2004: Role in A Love Song for Bobby Long
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson gained praise for her role as a troubled teenager in A Love Song for Bobby Long.
2004: Releases and nomination for A Love Song for Bobby Long
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson had five releases, including A Love Song for Bobby Long, for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination.
2004: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and In Good Company
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson voiced Princess Mindy in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and starred in In Good Company, receiving positive reviews for her portrayal.
2005: Collaboration with Woody Allen in Match Point
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Woody Allen for the first time in Match Point, where she played a struggling actress.
2005: Match Point and The Island
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's Match Point, earning nominations, and in Michael Bay's The Island, receiving mixed reviews.
2006: The Prestige and Scoop
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in The Prestige and Scoop, continuing her work with Woody Allen.
2006: Roles in 'When the Deal Goes Down' and 'The Prestige'
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in the short film 'When the Deal Goes Down' to accompany Bob Dylan's song of the same name. She also had a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's mystery thriller 'The Prestige', playing the assistant and lover of Hugh Jackman's character.
2006: Roles in 'Scoop' and 'The Black Dahlia'
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in two films that explored the world of stage magicians, both opposite Hugh Jackman. She played a journalism student in Woody Allen's 'Scoop' and also appeared in Brian De Palma's 'The Black Dahlia', a film noir.
April 2007: Coachella Performance with the Jesus and Mary Chain
In April 2007, Scarlett Johansson performed with the Jesus and Mary Chain for a Coachella reunion show in Indio, California.
2007: Starring in 'The Nanny Diaries'
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'The Nanny Diaries', playing a college graduate working as a nanny. The film received mixed reviews.
March 2008: Oxfam Benefit Auction
In March 2008, a bidder paid £20,000 on an eBay auction to benefit Oxfam, winning a date with Scarlett Johansson to the world premiere of "He's Just Not That into You".
May 2008: Release of Debut Album Anywhere I Lay My Head
In May 2008, Scarlett Johansson released her debut album, Anywhere I Lay My Head, which featured covers of Tom Waits songs and one original song, and included collaborations with David Bowie and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Celebration.
2008: Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Album Release
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson appeared in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and released her album Anywhere I Lay My Head, which charted on the Billboard 200.
2008: Starring in 'The Other Boleyn Girl'
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'The Other Boleyn Girl' alongside Natalie Portman and Eric Bana. The film earned mixed reviews, although Johansson's performance was generally well-received.
September 2009: Release of collaborative album Break Up
In September 2009, Scarlett Johansson and singer-songwriter Pete Yorn released a collaborative album, Break Up, which was inspired by Serge Gainsbourg's duets with Brigitte Bardot.
2009: Role in 'He's Just Not That into You'
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson played Anna Marks, a yoga instructor, in the comedy-drama 'He's Just Not That into You'. The film received tepid reviews but was a box office success.
2009: Album Release Break Up
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson released her album Break Up, which charted on the Billboard 200.
2010: Broadway Debut and Iron Man 2
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson debuted on Broadway in A View from the Bridge, winning a Tony Award, and began portraying Black Widow in Iron Man 2.
2010: Broadway Debut in 'A View from the Bridge'
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of Arthur Miller's drama 'A View from the Bridge', playing the character Catherine. She won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for her performance.
2010: Casting as Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2'
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson secured the part of Black Widow in Jon Favreau's 'Iron Man 2', part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She dyed her hair red and underwent stunt training for the role.
2010: Iron Man 2 Release
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson starred in Iron Man 2, one of her highest-grossing films.
2010: Featured on Steel Train's Terrible Thrills Vol. 1
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson was featured as the first artist on Steel Train's Terrible Thrills Vol. 1, singing "Bullet" from their self-titled album.
2011: Losing the role of Lisbeth Salander
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson lost the role of Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo because the film's director, David Fincher, found her "too sexy" for the part.
2011: Role in 'We Bought a Zoo'
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson played the role of Kelly, a zookeeper, in the family film 'We Bought a Zoo' alongside Matt Damon. Her performance earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination.
2011: Song Contribution to Wretches & Jabberers Soundtrack
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson sang "One Whole Hour" for the soundtrack of the documentary film Wretches & Jabberers.
2012: Roles in 'The Avengers' and 'Hitchcock'
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in 'The Avengers' and played actress Janet Leigh in 'Hitchcock', a drama about the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film 'Psycho'.
2012: Performance on J. Ralph's 'Before My Time'
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson sang on a J. Ralph track entitled "Before My Time" for the end credits of the climate documentary Chasing Ice, which received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
2012: The Avengers Release
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson starred in The Avengers, one of her highest-grossing films.
January 2013: Broadway Revival of 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'
In January 2013, Scarlett Johansson starred in a Broadway revival of 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof', directed by Rob Ashford. Her performance received mixed reviews.
2013: Starring in 'Under the Skin'
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson starred in Jonathan Glazer's science fiction film 'Under the Skin' as an extraterrestrial creature disguised as a human femme fatale. The film received generally positive reviews.
2013: Voice role in 'Her'
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson voiced the character Samantha, a self-aware computer operating system, in Spike Jonze's film 'Her'. She won Best Actress at the Rome International Film Festival for her performance.
January 2014: Resignation from Oxfam
In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson resigned from her position as a global ambassador for Oxfam after criticism of her promotion of SodaStream, due to its factory being located in an Israeli settlement in the West Bank.
January 2014: SodaStream Global Brand Ambassador
In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson was hired as SodaStream's first global brand ambassador, commencing with a television commercial during Super Bowl XLVIII.
February 2, 2014: SodaStream Commercial during Super Bowl XLVIII
On February 2, 2014, Scarlett Johansson's first commercial as SodaStream's global brand ambassador aired during Super Bowl XLVIII.
2014: Roles in 'Chef' and 'Lucy'
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson played a supporting role in the film 'Chef' and starred as the title character in Luc Besson's science fiction action film 'Lucy'. Both films were successful.
2014: Reprising Black Widow in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'. She joined forces with Captain America and Falcon to uncover a conspiracy. The film was a critical and commercial success.
2014: Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Lucy Release
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson starred in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Lucy, some of her highest-grossing films.
2014: Starring in Lucy
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction film Lucy.
February 2015: Formation of the band the Singles
In February 2015, Scarlett Johansson formed a band called the Singles with Este Haim from HAIM, Holly Miranda, Kendra Morris, and Julia Haltigan; the group's first single was called "Candy".
2015: Reprising Black Widow in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson again played Black Widow in the MCU film 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. During filming, her pregnancy was hidden using various techniques.
2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron Release
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson starred in Avengers: Age of Ultron, one of her highest-grossing films.
2016: Soundtrack Performances for The Jungle Book and Sing
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson performed "Trust in Me" for The Jungle Book soundtrack and "Set It All Free" and "I Don't Wanna" for the Sing: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
2016: Roles in 'Captain America: Civil War', 'Hail, Caesar!', 'The Jungle Book', 'Sing', and audiobook narration
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in 'Captain America: Civil War', appeared in 'Hail, Caesar!', voiced Kaa in 'The Jungle Book' and Ash in 'Sing', and narrated an audiobook of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.
2016: Highest-Grossing Actor of the Year
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson was the highest-grossing actor, with a total of $1.2 billion.
2016: Comments on the delays of producing a stand-alone Black Widow movie
In 2016, as a comment on the delays of producing a stand-alone Black Widow movie, Scarlett Johansson cautioned that she may not want to wear a "skin-tight catsuit" for much longer.
March 2017: Saturday Night Live Hosting
In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time, becoming the 17th person and fourth woman to join the Five-Timers Club on the NBC sketch comedy show.
2018: Collaboration with Pete Yorn for Apart EP
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Pete Yorn again for an EP titled Apart, which was released on June 1.
2018: Avengers: Infinity War Release
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson starred in Avengers: Infinity War, one of her highest-grossing films.
2018: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress, marking a significant milestone in her career.
2019: Academy Award Nominations
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson received two simultaneous Academy Award nominations for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.
2019: Avengers: Endgame Release
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson starred in Avengers: Endgame, one of her highest-grossing films.
2019: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was again the world's highest-paid actress, continuing her streak of success.
2021: Solo Feature Black Widow
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson starred in her solo feature Black Widow, gaining global stardom.
2022: Founding of The Outset skincare line
In 2022, Scarlett Johansson founded the plant-based skincare line, The Outset, with Kate Foster.
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