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. 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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

November 22, 1984: Scarlett Johansson's Birth

On November 22, 1984, Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born in Manhattan, New York City.

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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.

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2004: Campained for John Kerry

In 2004, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate John Kerry in the United States presidential election.

2005: Became Oxfam Global Ambassador

In 2005, Scarlett Johansson became a global ambassador for the aid and development agency Oxfam.

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.

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: Engagement to Ryan Reynolds

In May 2008, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds became engaged.

September 2008: Marriage to Ryan Reynolds

Scarlett Johansson married Ryan Reynolds in September 2008 in a wilderness retreat on Vancouver Island.

2008: Registered as an independent

Scarlett Johansson was registered as an independent, at least through 2008.

December 2010: Separation from Ryan Reynolds

In December 2010, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds separated.

July 2011: Divorce from Ryan Reynolds finalized

In July 2011, Scarlett Johansson's divorce from Ryan Reynolds was finalized.

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.

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.

January 2014: Resigned from Oxfam position

In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson resigned from her position as Oxfam's global ambassador after criticism of her promotion of SodaStream, due to its factory in an Israeli settlement.

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: Filed for divorce from Romain Dauriac

In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson filed for divorce from Romain Dauriac, citing their marriage as "irretrievably broken."

September 2017: Divorce from Romain Dauriac finalized

In September 2017, Scarlett Johansson's divorce from Romain Dauriac was finalized.

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.

2017: Discovery 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.

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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.

May 2019: Engagement to Colin Jost

In May 2019, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost became engaged.

October 2020: Marriage to Colin Jost

In October 2020, Scarlett Johansson married Colin Jost at their home in New York.

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.

2020: Marriage to Colin Jost

In 2020, Scarlett Johansson married comedian Colin Jost.

August 2021: Birth of son with Colin Jost

In August 2021, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her son with Colin Jost.

2022: Founding The Outset skincare line

In 2022, Scarlett Johansson founded the plant-based skincare line, The Outset, with Kate Foster.

2022: Discussing "Bombshell-type" Actor Grooming

In 2022, Scarlett Johansson mentioned in a podcast with Bruce Bozzi that she felt she was groomed as a "bombshell-type" actor at the age of 17, when filming Lost in Translation.