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. Notably, her films have generated over $15.4 billion globally, establishing her as the highest-grossing lead actress in film history. Her achievements include a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award, along with nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards, highlighting her significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
1960: Release of Psycho
In 1960, the film Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was released. Scarlett Johansson portrayed actress Janet Leigh in Sacha Gervasi's 2012 film 'Hitchcock', which was a behind-the-scenes drama about the making of the 1960 film Psycho.
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 the daughter of Sean Connery's and Kate Capshaw's characters in the mystery thriller "Just Cause".
1996: Early recognition for roles in Manny & Lo
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson gained early recognition for her role in "Manny & Lo", where she played Amanda, the younger sister of a pregnant teenager.
1996: First Leading Role in Manny & Lo
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson played her first leading role as Amanda in "Manny & Lo", receiving positive reviews and earning a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female.
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", co-starring with director Robert Redford, receiving an "introducing" credit for her role as an injured teenager.
1999: Appearance in My Brother the Pig
In 1999, Scarlett Johansson appeared in "My Brother the Pig".
2001: Role in Ghost World
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson appeared in "Ghost World", playing a cynical outcast, marking a breakthrough role in her career.
2002: Appearance in Eight Legged Freaks and Rejection from NYU
In 2002, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the horror comedy "Eight Legged Freaks". After graduating from Professional Children's School, she applied to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts but was rejected.
2003: Role as Griet in Girl with a Pearl Earring
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson played Griet, a young 17th-century servant, in "Girl with a Pearl Earring", earning nominations for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress.
2003: Academy Award Nominations
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson received two nominations at the Academy Awards in the same year.
2003: Transition to Adult Roles with Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson transitioned from teen to adult roles with "Lost in Translation", where she played Charlotte, and "Girl with a Pearl Earring".
2004: Campaigning for John Kerry
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate John Kerry in the United States presidential election. She expressed disappointment when George W. Bush was re-elected.
2004: Golden Globe Awards Nomination
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson received nominations for her work in A Love Song for Bobby Long at the Golden Globe Awards.
2004: Roles in A Love Song for Bobby Long
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson starred in "A Love Song for Bobby Long" as a troubled teenager, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
2004: Releases in The Perfect Score, A Love Song for Bobby Long, and A Good Woman
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson starred in five films, including "The Perfect Score", "A Love Song for Bobby Long", and "A Good Woman", with her performance in "A Love Song for Bobby Long" earning her a Golden Globe nomination.
2004: Voice role in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson voiced Princess Mindy in the animated comedy "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie", which became her most commercially successful release that year.
2005: Oxfam Global Ambassador
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson became a global ambassador for the aid and development agency Oxfam.
2005: Golden Globe Awards Nomination
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson received nominations for her work in Match Point at the Golden Globe Awards.
2005: Role in Match Point
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's "Match Point", marking her first collaboration with the director, where she played an aspiring actress.
2005: Starring in Match Point and The Island
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's drama "Match Point" as Nola, and Michael Bay's science fiction film "The Island" in dual roles as Sarah Jordan and her clone, Jordan Two Delta.
2006: Roles in Scoop and The Prestige
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson appeared in "Scoop", directed by Woody Allen, and "The Prestige".
2006: Starred in Short Film and The Prestige
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in the short film When the Deal Goes Down to accompany Bob Dylan's song "When the Deal Goes Down..." from the album Modern Times. Also in 2006, Johansson played a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's mystery thriller, The Prestige.
2006: Films Explored Stage Magicians
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in two films exploring the world of stage magicians: Scoop and The Black Dahlia. In Scoop, she played a journalism student opposite Hugh Jackman and Woody Allen. The Black Dahlia, directed by Brian De Palma, saw Johansson in a film noir setting.
2007: ONE Anti-Poverty Campaign
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson participated in the ONE anti-poverty campaign, organized by U2's lead singer Bono.
2007: Release of The Nanny Diaries
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson's sole release was the comedy-drama The Nanny Diaries. In the film, she played a college graduate working as a nanny.
January 2008: Campaigning for Barack Obama
In January 2008, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate Barack Obama, including appearances in Iowa targeted at younger voters, an appearance at Cornell College, and a speaking engagement at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, on Super Tuesday.
March 2008: eBay Auction for Oxfam
In March 2008, a UK-based bidder paid £20,000 on an eBay auction to benefit Oxfam, winning a hair and makeup treatment, tickets, and a date with Scarlett Johansson to the world premiere of He's Just Not That into You.
2008: Starred in The Other Boleyn Girl
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred alongside Natalie Portman and Eric Bana in The Other Boleyn Girl. The film received mixed reviews.
2008: Role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Anywhere I Lay My Head Album Release
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and released her debut album, "Anywhere I Lay My Head", which charted on the Billboard 200.
2009: Role in He's Just Not That into You
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson played Anna Marks, a yoga instructor, in the ensemble comedy-drama He's Just Not That into You. The film received tepid reviews but was a box office success.
2009: Break Up Album Release
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson released the album "Break Up", which charted on the Billboard 200.
2009: Mango Brand Representation
Since 2009, Scarlett Johansson has represented the Spanish brand Mango.
2010: Iron Man 2 Release
In 2010, Iron Man 2 was released, becoming one of Scarlett Johansson's highest-grossing films.
2010: Broadway debut in A View from the Bridge and Iron Man 2
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson debuted on Broadway in a revival of "A View from the Bridge", winning a Tony Award, and began portraying Black Widow in the film "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. She played Catherine, the orphaned niece, and won a Tony Award for her performance.
2010: Cast as Black Widow in Iron Man 2
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson secured the role of Black Widow in Iron Man 2, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
2011: Starred in We Bought a Zoo
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson starred as Kelly, a zookeeper, in the family film We Bought a Zoo alongside Matt Damon.
February 2012: Fashion Launch for Obama's Re-election
In February 2012, Scarlett Johansson and Anna Wintour hosted a fashion launch of clothing and accessories, whose proceeds went to Barack Obama's re-election campaign.
September 2012: Address at Democratic National Convention
In September 2012, Scarlett Johansson addressed voters at the Democratic National Convention, calling for Barack Obama's re-election and for more engagement from young voters. She also encouraged women to vote for Obama.
2012: Played Black Widow in The Avengers and Janet Leigh in Hitchcock
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in The Avengers, another entry from the MCU. Later that year, Johansson portrayed actress Janet Leigh in Sacha Gervasi's Hitchcock, a behind-the-scenes drama about the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho.
2012: The Avengers Release
In 2012, The Avengers was released, becoming one of Scarlett Johansson's highest-grossing films.
January 2013: Starred in Broadway Revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Don Jon
In January 2013, Scarlett Johansson starred in a Broadway revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Also in 2013, the Sundance Film Festival hosted the premiere of Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut, Don Jon, in which Johansson played the girlfriend of the title character.
2013: Support for Scott Stringer
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson publicly endorsed and supported Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's run for New York City Comptroller by hosting a series of fundraisers.
2013: Starred 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 project, an adaptation of Michel Faber's novel of the same name, took nine years to complete.
2013: Voiced Samantha 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 8th Rome International Film Festival for this role.
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 based in an Israeli settlement in the West Bank.
January 2014: SodaStream Global Brand Ambassador
In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson was hired as the first global brand ambassador for SodaStream, an Israeli company producing home-carbonation products. This relationship began with a television commercial during Super Bowl XLVIII.
February 2, 2014: SodaStream Super Bowl Commercial
On February 2, 2014, a television commercial featuring Scarlett Johansson aired during Super Bowl XLVIII to commence her role as global brand ambassador for SodaStream.
2014: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Release
In 2014, Captain America: The Winter Soldier was released, becoming one of Scarlett Johansson's highest-grossing films.
2014: Played Supporting Role in Chef and Starred in Lucy
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson played a supporting role in the film Chef. Also in 2014, Johansson starred as the title character in Luc Besson's science fiction action film Lucy, who gains psychokinetic abilities when a nootropic drug is absorbed into her bloodstream.
2014: Reprised Role as Black Widow in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. In the film, she joins forces with Captain America and Falcon to uncover a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D.
2014: Starring in Lucy
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction film "Lucy".
2014: Won Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for Her
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 40th Saturn Awards for her performance in the film Her.
2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron Release
In 2015, Avengers: Age of Ultron was released, becoming one of Scarlett Johansson's highest-grossing films.
2015: Played Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in the MCU film Avengers: Age of Ultron.
2016: Captain America: Civil War Release
In 2016, Captain America: Civil War was released, becoming one of Scarlett Johansson's highest-grossing films.
2016: Played Black Widow in Captain America: Civil War and Featured in Hail, Caesar!
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson again played Black Widow in the MCU film Captain America: Civil War. Earlier in 2016, Johansson had featured in the Coen brothers' well-received comedy film Hail, Caesar!
2016: Commercial for Hillary Clinton
To encourage people to vote in the 2016 presidential election, Scarlett Johansson appeared in a commercial alongside her Marvel Cinematic Universe co-star Robert Downey Jr., and Joss Whedon, endorsing Hillary Clinton.
2017: Speech at Women's March on Washington
In 2017, Scarlett Johansson spoke at the Women's March on Washington, addressing Donald Trump's presidency and stating that she would support him if he works for women's rights and stops withdrawing federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
January 2018: Women's March and Time's Up Initiative
In January 2018, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination. She also participated in the Women's March in Los Angeles, speaking on abuses of power.
2018: Avengers: Infinity War Release
In 2018, Avengers: Infinity War was released, becoming one of Scarlett Johansson's highest-grossing films.
2018: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was the world's highest-paid actress.
2019: Avengers: Endgame Release
In 2019, Avengers: Endgame was released, becoming one of Scarlett Johansson's highest-grossing films.
2019: Academy Award Nominations for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson received two simultaneous Academy Award nominations for her roles in "Marriage Story" and "Jojo Rabbit", becoming one of the few actors to achieve this.
2019: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was the world's highest-paid actress.
December 2020: Release of Egyptian Activists
In December 2020, three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights were released from prison in Egypt, after Scarlett Johansson had described their detention circumstances and demanded the trio's release.
2021: Black Widow release
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson's solo feature film, "Black Widow", was released, gaining her global stardom.
2024: Support for Kamala Harris
During the 2024 presidential election, Scarlett Johansson joined a call with other actors in support of Kamala Harris.
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