Childhood and Education Journey of Scarlett Johansson in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Scarlett Johansson. A timeline of key moments.
Scarlett Johansson is a highly successful American actress and singer, recognized as the world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019. Her significant influence has earned her a spot on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list multiple times and recognition by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. Johansson holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing box office female star, with her films grossing over $15.4 billion globally. Her achievements have been acknowledged with awards, including a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award, along with nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.
November 22, 1984: Scarlett Johansson's Birth
On November 22, 1984, Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born. She would later become a highly successful American actress and singer.
2002: Appearance in Eight Legged Freaks and Rejection from NYU
In 2002, Scarlett Johansson appeared in 'Eight Legged Freaks' and, after graduating from Professional Children's School, was rejected from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
2004: Campaigning for John Kerry
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate John Kerry in the United States presidential election.
January 2008: Campaigning for Barack Obama
In January 2008, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Barack Obama in Iowa, targeting younger voters.
2008: Registered as an independent
Scarlett Johansson was registered as an independent, at least through 2008.
February 2012: Fashion launch for Obama's re-election
In February 2012, Scarlett Johansson and Anna Wintour hosted a fashion launch to raise money for Barack Obama's re-election campaign.
September 2012: Speech at the Democratic National Convention
In September 2012, Scarlett Johansson addressed voters at the Democratic National Convention, endorsing Obama's re-election.
2013: Supporting Scott Stringer's campaign
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson publicly endorsed and supported Scott Stringer's campaign for New York City Comptroller by hosting fundraisers.
2014: Birth of Daughter
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her daughter, Rose, with Romain Dauriac. Johansson and Dauriac married that October.
2016: Endorsement for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson endorsed Hillary Clinton in the presidential election and appeared in a commercial to encourage people to vote.
2017: Women's March on Washington speech
In 2017, Scarlett Johansson spoke at the Women's March on Washington, addressing Donald Trump's presidency and women's rights.
2017: Discovery of Family History on Finding Your Roots
On a 2017 episode of PBS's Finding Your Roots, Scarlett Johansson discovered that her maternal great-grandfather's brother and extended family died during the Holocaust in the Warsaw Ghetto.
January 2018: Women's March and Time's Up Initiative
In January 2018, Scarlett Johansson participated in the Women's March in Los Angeles and helped establish the Time's Up initiative to combat harassment and discrimination against women. She received backlash for calling out James Franco amidst defending Woody Allen.
December 2020: Release of Egyptian civil rights members
In December 2020, after Scarlett Johansson's advocacy, three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights were released from prison in Egypt.
2020: Marriage to Colin Jost
In 2020, Scarlett Johansson married comedian Colin Jost, marking a new chapter in her personal life.
August 2021: Birth of Son
In August 2021, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her son with Colin Jost.
2022: The Outset
In 2022, Scarlett Johansson founded the plant-based skincare line, The Outset, with Kate Foster.
2024: Support for Kamala Harris
In 2024, Scarlett Johansson joined a call with other actors in support of Kamala Harris during the presidential election.
