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, known for her leading roles in films that have collectively grossed over $15.4 billion globally, making her one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Her accolades include a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award. She has also received nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1994: Film Debut in 'North'
In 1994, Scarlett Johansson made her film debut as John Ritter's daughter in the fantasy comedy 'North'.
1995: Source Material for 'The Horse Whisperer' Novel
In 1995, Nicholas Evans' novel 'The Horse Whisperer', which later became a movie, was published. Scarlett Johansson starred in the film adaptation.
1995: Minor 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: Roles in 'Manny & Lo' and 'If Lucy Fell'
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson gained early recognition for her role in 'Manny & Lo'. She also played a role in the film 'If Lucy Fell' in the same year.
1996: First Leading Role in 'Manny & Lo'
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson landed her first leading role as Amanda in 'Manny & Lo', a film about a pregnant teenager who runs away from her foster home. Her performance received positive reviews and earned her a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female.
1997: Minor Roles in 'Fall' and 'Home Alone 3'
In 1997, Scarlett Johansson appeared in minor roles in the movies 'Fall' and 'Home Alone 3'.
1998: Attracts Wider Attention in 'The Horse Whisperer'
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson attracted wider attention for her performance in 'The Horse Whisperer', co-starring Robert Redford. She received an "introducing" credit and was nominated for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress.
1998: Role in 'The Horse Whisperer'
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'The Horse Whisperer', receiving wider attention for her performance as an injured teenager. The film is based on the novel by Nicholas Evans.
1999: Appearance in 'My Brother the Pig'
In 1999, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the film 'My Brother the Pig'.
2001: Breakthrough Role in 'Ghost World'
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson had her breakthrough role in Terry Zwigoff's 'Ghost World', an adaptation of Daniel Clowes' graphic novel. She won a Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.
2001: Role in 'Ghost World'
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'Ghost World', playing a cynical outcast in the black comedy, which is based on Daniel Clowes' graphic novel.
2002: Role in 'Eight Legged Freaks' and NYU Rejection
In 2002, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the horror comedy 'Eight Legged Freaks'. After graduating from Professional Children's School, she was rejected from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and decided to focus on her film career.
2003: Academy Award and BAFTA Nominations
In 2003, Johansson received two nominations at the Academy Awards and two nominations at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) for her work in Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring, winning for the former at BAFTA.
2003: Role in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and Awards
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' as Griet, a young servant. She was also nominated for the BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for both this film and 'Lost in Translation', winning the BAFTA for 'Lost in Translation'.
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 two films: 'Lost in Translation' and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'. She played Charlotte in 'Lost in Translation', directed by Sofia Coppola.
2003: Adult Roles in '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'. She won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress for 'Lost in Translation'.
June 2004: Invited 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: Roles in Multiple Films and Golden Globe Nomination
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson had five film releases, including 'The Perfect Score', 'A Love Song for Bobby Long', and 'A Good Woman'. She received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Drama for 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'.
2004: Golden Globe Nomination for A Love Song for Bobby Long
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her work in A Love Song for Bobby Long.
2004: Roles in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long', based on the novel 'Off Magazine Street' by Ronald Everett Capps. She earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role.
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'.
2004: Campained for John Kerry
Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate John Kerry in the 2004 United States presidential election. She expressed disappointment when George W. Bush was re-elected.
2005: Global Ambassador for Oxfam
In 2005, Johansson became a global ambassador for the aid and development agency Oxfam.
2005: Golden Globe Nomination for Match Point
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her work in Match Point.
2005: Role in Woody Allen's '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'. She received nominations for the Golden Globe and the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Match Point'.
2005: Role in 'Match Point'
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's drama 'Match Point' as Nola, an aspiring actress, marking her first collaboration with the director.
2005: Premiere of Match Point at Cannes Film Festival
Match Point premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005, marking Scarlett Johansson's first film to premiere at the festival.
March 2006: Vanity Fair Cover
Johansson posed nude for the March 2006 cover of Vanity Fair alongside Keira Knightley and fully clothed fashion designer Tom Ford. The photograph sparked controversy over women's sexuality.
2006: Roles in 'The Prestige' and 'Scoop'
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson appeared in 'The Prestige' and Woody Allen's 'Scoop'.
2006: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list, recognizing her prominence in the entertainment industry.
2006: Singing Summertime
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 Short Film and Mystery Thriller
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in the short film When the Deal Goes Down to accompany Bob Dylan's song, and she had a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's The Prestige, where she played an assistant and lover of Hugh Jackman's character.
2006: Films Explored the World of Stage Magicians
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in two films, Scoop and The Black Dahlia. In Scoop, she played a journalism student opposite Hugh Jackman and Woody Allen. In The Black Dahlia, a film noir, she worked with director Brian De Palma.
April 2007: 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: Participated in ONE Campaign
In 2007, Johansson took part in the anti-poverty campaign ONE, organized by U2's lead singer Bono.
2007: Starred in The Nanny Diaries
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson starred in The Nanny Diaries, playing a college graduate working as a nanny.
January 2008: Campaign for Barack Obama
In January 2008, Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Her activities included appearances in Iowa targeted at younger voters, an appearance at Cornell College, and a speaking engagement at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.
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 chauffeured trip to accompany Johansson on a date to the world premiere of He's Just Not That into You.
May 2008: Release of Debut Album
In May 2008, Scarlett Johansson released her debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head, which includes covers of Tom Waits songs and one original song, featuring collaborations with David Bowie and members from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Celebration.
2008: Starred in The Other Boleyn Girl
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in The Other Boleyn Girl alongside Natalie Portman and Eric Bana.
2008: Role in 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' and Album Release
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' and released her debut album 'Anywhere I Lay My Head', which charted on the Billboard 200.
September 2009: Release of Break Up album
In September 2009, Scarlett Johansson and Pete Yorn released a collaborative album, Break Up, inspired by Serge Gainsbourg's duets with Brigitte Bardot.
2009: Represents Mango
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson began representing the Spanish brand Mango.
2009: Starred 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.
2009: Album Release: Break Up
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson released the album 'Break Up', which charted on the Billboard 200.
2010: Broadway Debut and Role in 'Iron Man 2'
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of 'A View from the Bridge', winning a Tony Award. She also began portraying Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2', which is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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. She also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play.
2010: Singing "Bullet" on Terrible Thrills Vol. 1
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson sang "Bullet" for Steel Train's album Terrible Thrills Vol. 1, which included various female artists singing songs from Steel Train's self-titled album.
2010: Cast as Black Widow in Iron Man 2
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson secured the part of Black Widow in Jon Favreau's Iron Man 2, a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
2010: Iron Man 2 Release
In 2010, the movie Iron Man 2 was released, it is one of Scarlett Johansson's top ten highest-grossing films.
2010: Dropped out of talks for Tangled remake
Scarlett Johansson dropped out of talks for Disney's live-action remake of Tangled in 2010.
2011: Losing role in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
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: Starred 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. She also earned a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Drama 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: Fashion Launch for Obama Campaign
In February 2012, Johansson and Anna Wintour hosted a fashion launch of clothing and accessories, with the proceeds benefiting Obama's re-election campaign.
September 2012: Addressed Democratic National Convention
In September 2012, Johansson addressed voters at the Democratic National Convention, calling for Obama's re-election and for more engagement from young voters. She encouraged women to vote for Obama and condemned Mitt Romney for his opposition to Planned Parenthood.
2012: Played Black Widow in The Avengers
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in The Avengers, another entry from the MCU. She also portrayed Janet Leigh in Hitchcock, a behind-the-scenes drama about the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho.
2012: Singing on "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, which received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
2012: The Avengers Release
In 2012, the movie The Avengers was released, it is one of Scarlett Johansson's top ten highest-grossing films.
January 2013: Starred 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. Also in 2013, she starred in Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut, Don Jon.
2013: Supported Scott Stringer's Campaign
In 2013, 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. She learned to drive a van and speak in an English accent for the role.
2013: Roles in 'Her' and 'Under the Skin'
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction films 'Her' and 'Under the Skin'.
2013: Voiced Samantha in Her and Starred in Under the Skin
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson voiced the character Samantha in Spike Jonze's film Her, and she starred in Jonathan Glazer's science fiction film Under the Skin. For her role in Her, she won Best Actress at the 8th Rome International Film Festival.
January 2014: SodaStream Brand Ambassador
In January 2014, Johansson became the first global brand ambassador for SodaStream, an Israeli company that makes home-carbonation products. This relationship began with a television commercial during Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014.
January 2014: Resigned from Oxfam
In January 2014, Johansson resigned from her position as a global ambassador for Oxfam due to criticism over her promotion of SodaStream, whose main factory was based in an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Oxfam opposes trade with such settlements.
February 2, 2014: SodaStream Super Bowl Commercial
On February 2, 2014, a television commercial featuring Johansson for SodaStream aired during Super Bowl XLVIII. This marked the commencement of her role as the company's global brand ambassador. The advert caused some controversy, due to SodaStream operating a plant in Israeli-occupied territory in the West Bank at that time.
2014: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $17 million.
2014: Played Supporting Roles in Chef and Lucy
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson played a supporting role in the film Chef, and she starred as the title character in Luc Besson's science fiction action film Lucy.
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, joining forces with Captain America and Falcon. She also earned a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
2014: Stars in 'Lucy'
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction film 'Lucy'.
2014: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Release
In 2014, the movie Captain America: The Winter Soldier was released, it is one of Scarlett Johansson's top ten highest-grossing films.
February 2015: Formation of The Singles band
In February 2015, Scarlett Johansson formed a band called the Singles with Este Haim from HAIM, Holly Miranda, Kendra Morris, and Julia Haltigan, and the group's first single was "Candy".
2015: Played Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson again played Black Widow in the MCU film Avengers: Age of Ultron.
2015: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list and wax statue unveiling
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $35.5 million. Madame Tussauds New York museum unveiled a wax statue of her.
2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron Release
In 2015, the movie Avengers: Age of Ultron was released, it is one of Scarlett Johansson's top ten highest-grossing films.
2016: Endorsed Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Johansson endorsed Hillary Clinton and appeared in a commercial alongside her Marvel Cinematic Universe co-star Robert Downey Jr., and Joss Whedon to encourage people to vote in the presidential election.
2016: Comments on Black Widow delays and catsuit
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson commented on the delays of producing a standalone Black Widow film, cautioning that she may not want to wear a "skin-tight catsuit" for much longer.
2016: Singing 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: Named highest-grossing actor and appeared on highest-paid actresses list
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson was the highest-grossing actor with a total of $1.2 billion and appeared on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $25 million.
March 2017: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time, becoming the seventeenth 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, 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: Participated in Women's March
In January 2018, Johansson participated in the Women's March in Los Angeles, speaking on abuses of power and sharing her own experience. She received backlash for calling out James Franco amid allegations of sexual misconduct, due to her past defense of working with Woody Allen.
2018: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and topped the list as one of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $40.5 million.
2018: Collaboration with Pete Yorn for Apart EP
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Pete Yorn again for an EP titled Apart, released on June 1.
2018: World's Highest-Paid Actress
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was named the world's highest-paid actress.
2018: Avengers: Infinity War Release
In 2018, the movie Avengers: Infinity War was released, it is one of Scarlett Johansson's top ten highest-grossing films.
2019: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and topped the list as one of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $56 million.
2019: Academy Award Nominations for 'Marriage Story' and 'Jojo Rabbit'
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson received two simultaneous Academy Award nominations for Best Actress in 'Marriage Story' and Best Supporting Actress in 'Jojo Rabbit'.
2019: World's Highest-Paid Actress
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was again named the world's highest-paid actress.
2019: Avengers: Endgame Release
In 2019, the movie Avengers: Endgame was released, it is one of Scarlett Johansson's top ten highest-grossing films.
December 2020: Advocated for Release of Egyptian Activists
In December 2020, three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights were released from prison in Egypt, after Johansson described their detention circumstances and demanded their release.
2021: Solo Feature 'Black Widow'
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson starred in her solo feature 'Black Widow', gaining global stardom.
2022: Founding The Outset skincare line
In 2022, Scarlett Johansson founded The Outset, a plant-based skincare line, with Kate Foster.
2022: Reflecting on being groomed as a "bombshell-type" actor
In a 2022 podcast with Bruce Bozzi, Scarlett Johansson recalled feeling that she was groomed as a "bombshell-type" actor as early as age seventeen, during the filming of Lost in Translation.
2023: Release of Asteroid City and My Mother's Wedding
In 2023, Scarlett Johansson returned to the screen with Wes Anderson's comedy Asteroid City, and she also played one of three sisters reuniting for their mother's wedding in Kristin Scott Thomas's directorial debut My Mother's Wedding.
May 2024: Criticism of OpenAI chatbot
In May 2024, Johansson publicly criticized OpenAI for releasing a chatbot that featured a voice remarkably similar to her own. This occurred after she had declined a formal partnership with the company to provide her voice for the application.
2024: Supported Kamala Harris
During the 2024 presidential election, Johansson joined a call with other actors in support of Kamala Harris.
2024: Production and Starring in Fly Me to the Moon
In 2024, Scarlett Johansson produced and starred in Fly Me to the Moon, a romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the Space Race, opposite Channing Tatum, and she also voiced Elita-1 in Transformers One, an animated prequel to the Transformers film series.
May 30, 2025: Release of The Phoenician Scheme
On May 30, 2025, Scarlett Johansson's film, The Phoenician Scheme, reunited her with director Wes Anderson.
July 2, 2025: Release of Jurassic World Rebirth
On July 2, 2025, Scarlett Johansson starred in the instalment Jurassic World Rebirth.
September 26, 2025: Release of Eleanor the Great and Directorial Debut
On September 26, 2025, Scarlett Johansson made her directorial debut with the drama Eleanor the Great, starring June Squibb, which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
December 2025: Joined the cast for Mike Flanagan's untitled Exorcist film and The Batman: Part II
In December 2025, Scarlett Johansson joined the cast for Mike Flanagan's untitled Exorcist film and The Batman: Part II (2027).
2025: Jurassic World Rebirth
The movie Jurassic World Rebirth is scheduled to be released in 2025, and is expected to be one of Johansson's highest grossing films.
2027: Cast in The Batman: Part II
Scarlett Johansson is cast in The Batman: Part II in 2027.
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