Childhood and Education Journey of Scarlett Johansson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 15, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Scarlett Johansson. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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

1946: The Big Sleep

In 1946, "The Big Sleep" was released.

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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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1995: The Horse Whisperer novel release

The novel The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans was released in 1995.

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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.

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2008: Registered as Independent

In 2008, Scarlett Johansson was registered as an independent.

2014: Birth of Daughter Rose

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her daughter, Rose, with Romain Dauriac.

2017: Discovery of Family History on Finding Your Roots

In 2017, on an episode of PBS's "Finding Your Roots", Scarlett Johansson discovered that her maternal great-grandfather's brother and extended family died in the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust.

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