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, recognized as one of the highest-grossing actors in film history with her movies grossing over $15.4 billion worldwide. She has received numerous awards, including a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards, highlighting her significant contributions to the film 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: 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: Minor roles in Fall and Home Alone 3
In 1997, Scarlett Johansson appeared in minor roles in Fall and Home Alone 3.
1998: Performance in The Horse Whisperer
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson attracted wider attention for her performance in the film The Horse Whisperer.
1999: Appears in My Brother the Pig
In 1999, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the movie "My Brother the Pig".
2001: Role in Ghost World
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson gained early recognition for her role in "Ghost World".
2001: Breakthrough Role in Ghost World
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson's breakthrough came playing a cynical outcast in "Ghost World".
2002: Starring in Eight Legged Freaks and Rejection from NYU
In 2002, Scarlett Johansson starred in "Eight Legged Freaks". After graduating, she was rejected from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and decided to focus on her film career.
2003: Roles in Girl with a Pearl Earring and Lost in Translation
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson played Griet in "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Also In 2003, Scarlett Johansson was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress for both films in 2003, winning the former 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 "Lost in Translation" and "Girl with a Pearl Earring".
2004: Campaigns 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 starred in "A Love Song for Bobby Long" as a troubled teenager.
2004: Releases and Awards for 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, and earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
2004: Voice role in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and starring in In Good Company
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson voiced Princess Mindy in "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" and also starred in "In Good Company".
2005: Global Ambassador for Oxfam
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 in "Match Point", marking her first collaboration with Woody Allen.
2005: Roles in Match Point and The Island
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's "Match Point" and Michael Bay's "The Island".
2006: Roles in Scoop and The Prestige
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in "Scoop" and "The Prestige".
2006: Film Releases: Scoop and The Black Dahlia
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's Scoop, playing a journalism student alongside Hugh Jackman and Allen himself. She also appeared in Brian De Palma's The Black Dahlia, a film noir. While Scoop received mixed reviews, Johansson's performance was generally praised. Some critics, however, felt she was miscast in The Black Dahlia.
2006: Bob Dylan's Music Video and The Prestige Release
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in the short film When the Deal Goes Down, accompanying Bob Dylan's song of the same name. She also played a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's The Prestige, a mystery thriller where she worked alongside Hugh Jackman. The Prestige was critically acclaimed, although some critics expressed reservations about Johansson's performance.
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: Release of The Nanny Diaries
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson starred in The Nanny Diaries, alongside Chris Evans and Laura Linney. In the film, she played a college graduate working as a nanny. The movie was critically panned, and reviews of Johansson's performance were mixed.
2007: Participates in ONE Anti-Poverty Campaign
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson took part in the anti-poverty campaign ONE, which was organized by U2's lead singer, Bono.
January 2008: Campaigns for Barack Obama in Iowa
In January 2008, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate Barack Obama, including appearances in Iowa, Cornell College, and Carleton College.
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 20-minute date to the 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 one original song and ten cover versions of Tom Waits songs, featuring David Bowie and members from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Celebration.
2008: Releases Anywhere I Lay My Head and stars in Vicky Cristina Barcelona
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and released her album "Anywhere I Lay My Head".
2008: Starring in The Other Boleyn Girl
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in The Other Boleyn Girl with Natalie Portman and Eric Bana. The film received mixed reviews. Johansson and Portman appeared on the cover of W magazine to promote the film. Some critics praised the duo's performance as the only positive aspect of the production.
2008: Vicky Cristina Barcelona and The Spirit Release
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona, filmed in Spain, playing one of Javier Bardem's love interests alongside Penélope Cruz. The film was profitable and well-received. She also played Silken Floss in The Spirit, which received poor reviews.
September 2009: Release of collaborative album Break Up
In September 2009, Scarlett Johansson and singer-songwriter Pete Yorn released a collaborative album, Break Up, inspired by Serge Gainsbourg's duets with Brigitte Bardot. The album reached number 41 in the US.
2009: Appearing 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 had tepid reviews but achieved box office success.
2009: Releases Break Up Album
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson released her album "Break Up", which charted on the Billboard 200.
2009: Represents Mango brand
Since 2009, Scarlett Johansson has been representing the Spanish brand Mango.
2010: Broadway Debut and Black Widow Role
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson debuted on Broadway in "A View from the Bridge" 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 A View from the Bridge, playing Catherine. Her performance was praised, and she won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. Some critics and Broadway actors criticized the award, which Johansson addressed.
2010: Iron Man 2 Released
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson starred in Iron Man 2, which is one of her top ten highest-grossing films.
2010: Casting as Black Widow in Iron Man 2
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson was cast as Black Widow in Iron Man 2, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She dyed her hair red and underwent stunt training for the role. The film was a commercial success, though some reviewers criticized her character's writing.
2011: Starring in We Bought a Zoo
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson played Kelly in the family film We Bought a Zoo, alongside Matt Damon. The film received mainly favorable reviews, and Johansson earned a Teen Choice Award nomination for her performance.
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, with proceeds going to Barack Obama's re-election campaign.
September 2012: Addresses Democratic National Convention
In September 2012, Scarlett Johansson addressed voters at the Democratic National Convention, advocating for Obama's re-election and increased youth engagement.
2012: Black Widow in The Avengers and Janet Leigh in Hitchcock
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in The Avengers, learning some Russian for the part. The film broke box office records. Later that year, she portrayed Janet Leigh in Hitchcock, a film about the making of Psycho.
2012: The Avengers Released
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson starred in The Avengers, one of her top ten 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. Her performance received mixed reviews. The 2013 Sundance Film Festival hosted the premiere of Don Jon, where she played the girlfriend of the title character. The film received positive reviews, and Johansson's performance was highlighted by critics.
2013: Supports Scott Stringer's Campaign
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson publicly endorsed and supported Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's run for New York City Comptroller by hosting 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 disguised as a human. She learned to drive a van and speak in an English accent for the role. The film received positive reviews, with particular praise for Johansson's performance.
2013: Voicing Samantha in Her
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson voiced the character Samantha in Spike Jonze's film Her. She won Best Actress at the 8th Rome International Film Festival for her voice work, and was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award. Critics praised her voice performance.
January 2014: Resigns from Oxfam
In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson resigned from her position at Oxfam following criticism of her promotion of SodaStream, whose main factory was based in Mishor Adumim, an Israeli settlement in the West Bank.
January 2014: SodaStream Hires Johansson as Global Ambassador
In January 2014, SodaStream, an Israeli company producing home-carbonation products, appointed Scarlett Johansson as its first global brand ambassador.
February 2, 2014: SodaStream Commercial Airs During Super Bowl XLVIII
On February 2, 2014, a television commercial featuring Scarlett Johansson as the global brand ambassador for SodaStream aired during Super Bowl XLVIII, marking the beginning of their partnership.
2014: Supporting role in Chef and Starring in Lucy
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson played a supporting role in the film Chef, alongside Robert Downey Jr. She also starred in Luc Besson's Lucy, as the title character who gains psychokinetic abilities. Both films were commercially successful, and Johansson's performance in Lucy was praised.
2014: 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 and Chris Evans wrote their own dialogue for several scenes. The film was a critical and commercial success. Johansson's role earned her a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
2014: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Released
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson starred in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which is one of her top ten highest-grossing films.
2014: Stars 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: Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron. During filming, techniques were used to hide her pregnancy. The film earned more than $1.1 billion.
2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron Released
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson starred in Avengers: Age of Ultron, one of her top ten highest-grossing films.
2016: Appearances in Hail, Caesar!, The Jungle Book, Sing, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson featured in Hail, Caesar!, voiced Kaa in The Jungle Book, voiced Ash in Sing, and narrated an audiobook of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. She also played Black Widow in Captain America: Civil War, earning nominations for her performance. Captain America: Civil War earned more than $1.1 billion.
2016: Highest-grossing actor
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson was the highest-grossing actor with a total of $1.2 billion.
2016: Appears in Commercial for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, to encourage people to vote in the 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 seventeenth person and the fourth woman to join the NBC sketch comedy's Five-Timers Club.
2017: Speaks at Women's March on Washington
In 2017, Scarlett Johansson spoke at the Women's March on Washington, addressing Donald Trump's presidency.
January 2018: Participates in Women's March Los Angeles
In January 2018, Scarlett Johansson participated in the Women's March in Los Angeles, where she spoke about abuses of power and shared her own experiences.
2018: Avengers: Infinity War Released
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson starred in Avengers: Infinity War, one of her top ten 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".
2019: Starring in Avengers: Endgame, Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame, starred in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. She received her first two Academy Award nominations for her performances in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.
2019: Avengers: Endgame Released
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson starred in Avengers: Endgame, one of her top ten highest-grossing films, contributing to her films grossing over $15.1 billion worldwide.
December 2020: Advocates for Release of Egyptian Civil Rights Activists
In December 2020, Scarlett Johansson described the detention circumstances of three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights and demanded their release, contributing to their eventual release from prison in Egypt.
July 2021: Lawsuit against Disney over Black Widow release
In July 2021, Scarlett Johansson sued Disney, claiming the simultaneous release of Black Widow on Disney+ breached a contract clause for exclusive theatrical release. The dispute was later resolved in September with Johansson reportedly receiving over $40 million.
2021: Release of Black Widow prequel film
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in her own solo prequel film, set after Captain America: Civil War, also serving as an executive producer on the film. She also won The Female Movie Star of 2021 at the 47th People's Choice Awards.
2021: Black Widow Solo Feature
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in her solo feature film, "Black Widow", gaining global stardom.
2022: Founding of plant-based skincare line The Outset
In 2022, Scarlett Johansson founded the plant-based skincare line, The Outset, with Kate Foster.
2022: Commentary on being typecast as a bombshell
In a 2022 podcast with Bruce Bozzi, Scarlett Johansson discussed feeling groomed as a "bombshell-type" actor as early as age seventeen during the filming of Lost in Translation.
May 2024: Johansson Criticizes OpenAI for Chatbot Voice
In May 2024, Scarlett Johansson voiced her criticism of OpenAI for releasing a chatbot that featured a voice strikingly similar to her own, particularly after she had declined an offer to lend her voice to the app.
2024: Supports Kamala Harris
During the 2024 presidential election, Scarlett Johansson joined a call with other actors in support of Kamala Harris.
2024: Production and starring role 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.
2025: Jurassic World Rebirth Projected Release
In 2025, Scarlett Johansson is expected to star in Jurassic World Rebirth, one of her top ten highest-grossing films.
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