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 2018 and 2019. She has consistently appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2021. Her films have generated over $15.4 billion globally, establishing her as the highest-grossing box office female star. Johansson's accomplishments include 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 Role in Manny & Lo
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson gained early recognition for her role in 'Manny & Lo'.
1996: First Leading Role in Manny & Lo
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson's first leading role was as Amanda in 'Manny & Lo', earning her an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
1997: Minor Roles in Fall and Home Alone 3
In 1997, Scarlett Johansson appeared in minor roles in 'Fall' and 'Home Alone 3'.
1998: Wider Attention for The Horse Whisperer
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson gained wider attention for her performance in 'The Horse Whisperer', receiving an "introducing" credit.
1998: Role in The Horse Whisperer
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'The Horse Whisperer', gaining further recognition.
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', continuing to build her career.
2001: Breakthrough Role in Ghost World and The Man Who Wasn't There
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson had her breakthrough role in 'Ghost World' and also appeared in 'The Man Who Wasn't There'.
2002: Appearance in Eight Legged Freaks
In 2002, Scarlett Johansson appeared in 'Eight Legged Freaks', a horror comedy. She also graduated from Professional Children's School and was rejected from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
2003: Starring in Girl with a Pearl Earring
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' as Griet, receiving positive reviews and award nominations.
2003: BAFTA Award for Lost in Translation
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'Lost in Translation' and won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her performance. She also starred in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'.
2003: Transition to Adult Roles with Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson transitioned to adult roles with 'Lost in Translation' and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'.
June 2004: Invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In June 2004, Scarlett Johansson was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
2004: Campained for John Kerry
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate John Kerry in the United States presidential election.
2004: Role in A Love Song for Bobby Long
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson gained praise for playing a troubled teenager in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'.
2004: Five Film Releases in 2004
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson had five film releases, including 'The Perfect Score', 'A Love Song for Bobby Long', 'A Good Woman', 'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie', and 'In Good Company'.
2004: Voice Role in 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'.
2005: Became Oxfam Global Ambassador
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson became a global ambassador for the aid and development agency Oxfam.
2005: Collaboration with Woody Allen in Match Point
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred as a seductress in 'Match Point', her first collaboration with Woody Allen.
2005: Starring in Match Point and The Island
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's drama 'Match Point' and Michael Bay's science fiction film 'The Island'.
2005: Match Point Premiere at Cannes Film Festival
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson's film Match Point premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
2006: Singing "Summertime" for Unexpected Dreams
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson sang the track "Summertime" for Unexpected Dreams – Songs from the Stars, a non-profit collection of songs recorded by Hollywood actors.
2006: Starred in The Prestige and Scoop
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'The Prestige' and 'Scoop', continuing her work with Woody Allen in the latter.
2006: Roles 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. She also had a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's mystery thriller 'The Prestige', where she played the assistant and lover of Hugh Jackman's character. While the film was a success, Johansson's performance received mixed reviews.
2006: Roles in 'Scoop' and 'The Black Dahlia'
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in two films: 'Scoop', where she played a journalism student alongside Hugh Jackman and Woody Allen, and 'The Black Dahlia', a film noir directed by Brian De Palma. While 'Scoop' had moderate success, 'The Black Dahlia' was met with criticism, with some finding Johansson miscast, though CNN praised her fit in the period atmosphere.
April 2007: Performance at Coachella 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: Participated in ONE anti-poverty campaign
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson participated in the ONE anti-poverty campaign, which was organized by U2's lead singer Bono.
2007: Starring in 'The Nanny Diaries'
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson starred in the comedy-drama 'The Nanny Diaries', playing a college graduate working as a nanny. Reviews of her performance were mixed.
January 2008: Campained for Barack Obama
In January 2008, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate Barack Obama, making appearances in Iowa and at Cornell and Carleton Colleges.
March 2008: Date auctioned off for Oxfam
In March 2008, a UK-based bidder paid £20,000 in an eBay auction to benefit Oxfam, winning a date with Scarlett Johansson at 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, consisting of Tom Waits cover songs and one original song.
2008: Roles in 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' and 'The Spirit'
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson appeared in 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona', her third collaboration with Woody Allen, playing one of Javier Bardem's love interests. She also played Silken Floss in 'The Spirit', which received poor reviews.
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, though Johansson and Portman's performances were highlighted as positive aspects.
2008: Starred in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and released Anywhere I Lay My Head
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' and released her album 'Anywhere I Lay My Head'.
September 2009: Release of Break Up Album with Pete Yorn
In September 2009, Scarlett Johansson and Pete Yorn released a collaborative album, Break Up, 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 ensemble comedy-drama 'He's Just Not That into You'. The film received tepid reviews but was a box office success.
2009: Release of Break Up Album
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson released the album 'Break Up', which charted on the Billboard 200.
2009: Representing Mango brand
Since 2009, Scarlett Johansson has represented the Spanish brand Mango.
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 portrayed 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 'A View from the Bridge', playing Catherine. Her performance was well-received, and she won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play, though the award sparked some controversy.
2010: Singing "Bullet" for Steel Train album
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson sang "Bullet" for Steel Train's Terrible Thrills Vol. 1 album.
2010: Casting as Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2'
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson secured the part of Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2', part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), after Emily Blunt opted out. She dyed her hair red and underwent stunt training for the role. The film was a commercial success, although some reviewers were critical of her character's writing.
2011: Losing Lisbeth Salander Role
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson lost the role of Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo because director David Fincher found her "too sexy" for the part.
2011: Role in 'We Bought a Zoo'
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson played Kelly, a zookeeper, in the family film 'We Bought a Zoo' alongside Matt Damon. The film received favorable reviews, and Johansson earned a Teen Choice Award nomination for her performance.
2011: Singing "One Whole Hour" for Wretches & Jabberers soundtrack
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson sang "One Whole Hour" for the soundtrack of the documentary film Wretches & Jabberers.
February 2012: Hosted fashion launch for Obama's re-election campaign
In February 2012, Scarlett Johansson and Anna Wintour hosted a fashion launch of clothing and accessories, with proceeds going to Barack Obama's re-election campaign.
September 2012: Addressed voters at the Democratic National Convention
In September 2012, Scarlett Johansson addressed voters at the Democratic National Convention, calling for Barack Obama's re-election.
2012: Role as Black Widow in 'The Avengers' and Janet Leigh in 'Hitchcock'
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in 'The Avengers', another MCU film, learning some Russian for the role. She also portrayed actress Janet Leigh in 'Hitchcock', a behind-the-scenes drama about the making of the movie Psycho.
2012: Singing "Before My Time" for Chasing Ice
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson sang on a J. Ralph track entitled "Before My Time" for the end credits of the climate documentary Chasing Ice.
January 2013: Starring in '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', which received mixed reviews for her performance. She also played the girlfriend in Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut, 'Don Jon', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Her role in Don Jon was well received.
2013: Supported Scott Stringer's run for NYC Comptroller
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: 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. She learned to drive a van and speak in an English accent for the role. Her performance received widespread praise.
2013: Voice Role in 'Her'
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson voiced Samantha, a self-aware computer operating system, in Spike Jonze's film 'Her'. Her performance was widely praised, and she won Best Actress at the Rome International Film Festival for the role.
January 2014: Becoming SodaStream's global brand ambassador
In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson became the first global brand ambassador for SodaStream, a company that makes home-carbonation products.
February 2, 2014: SodaStream Super Bowl commercial
On February 2, 2014, a television commercial featuring Scarlett Johansson aired during Super Bowl XLVIII, marking the start of her relationship as global brand ambassador for SodaStream.
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'. 'Lucy' was a significant box office success, with critics praising Johansson's performance.
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'. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Johansson's performance was praised.
2014: Starred in Lucy
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction film 'Lucy'.
2014: Saturn Award for 'Her'
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her voice performance in the movie 'Her'.
February 2015: Forming the band The Singles
In February 2015, Scarlett Johansson formed a band called the Singles with Este Haim, Holly Miranda, Kendra Morris, and Julia Haltigan. The group's first single was called "Candy".
2015: Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson continued playing Black Widow in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron', part of the MCU.
2016: Comment on Black Widow Catsuit
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson commented on the delays of producing a stand-alone Black Widow movie, cautioning that she may not want to wear a "skin-tight catsuit" for much longer.
2016: Performing for The Jungle Book and Sing soundtracks
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson performed "Trust in Me" for The Jungle Book soundtrack and "Set It All Free" and "I Don't Wanna" for Sing: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
2016: Roles in 'Captain America: Civil War', 'Hail, Caesar!', 'The Jungle Book', and 'Sing'
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in 'Captain America: Civil War'. Earlier in 2016, Johansson had featured in the Coen brothers' well-received comedy film Hail, Caesar!. She also voiced Kaa in Jon Favreau's live-action adaptation of Disney's The Jungle Book, and Ash in the animated musical comedy film Sing.
2016: Appeared in commercial endorsing Hillary Clinton
To encourage people to vote in the 2016 presidential election, Scarlett Johansson appeared in a commercial alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Joss Whedon endorsing Hillary Clinton.
March 2017: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time, becoming the 17th person and the fourth woman to enter the NBC sketch comedy's Five-Timers Club.
2017: Spoke 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 her support if he worked for women's rights.
January 2018: Participated in Women's March and Time's Up initiative
In January 2018, Scarlett Johansson participated in the Women's March in Los Angeles, speaking about abuses of power and sharing her own experience. She also collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to establish the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination.
2018: Collaboration with Pete Yorn for Apart EP
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Pete Yorn again for an EP titled Apart, released June 1.
2018: Highest-Paid Actress in 2018
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress.
September 2019: Highest-grossing actress of all time in North America
As of September 2019, Scarlett Johansson's films have grossed over $5.2 billion in North America and over $14.3 billion worldwide, making her the highest-grossing actress of all time in North America.
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'.
2019: Starring in Avengers: Endgame and Marriage Story
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame. She also starred in Marriage Story and took a supporting role in Jojo Rabbit, receiving two Academy Award nominations for her performances.
2019: Highest-Paid Actress in 2019
Scarlett Johansson was the world's highest-paid actress in 2019, marking her second consecutive year at the top.
December 2020: Advocated for release of Egyptian civil rights activists
In December 2020, Scarlett Johansson described the detention circumstances and demanded the release of three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, an Egyptian civil rights organization, who were subsequently released from prison in Egypt.
2021: Black Widow Prequel Film Release
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in a solo prequel film, also serving as an executive producer. She won The Female Movie Star of 2021 at the 47th People's Choice Awards and reprised her voice role as Ash in the sequel Sing 2.
2021: Black Widow Solo Feature
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson starred in her solo feature film 'Black Widow', gaining global stardom.
2022: Founding The Outset skincare line
In 2022, Scarlett Johansson founded the plant-based skincare line, The Outset, with Kate Foster.
2024: Supported Kamala Harris during 2024 presidential election
In 2024, Scarlett Johansson joined a call with other actors in support of Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election.
2024: Starring in Fly Me to the Moon and Transformers One
In 2024, Scarlett Johansson produced and starred in Fly Me to the Moon and voiced Elita-1 in Transformers One.
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