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Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is a highly successful American actress and singer, notable for being the highest-grossing lead actor in film history, with her movies grossing over $15.3 billion worldwide. She has received numerous awards, including a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award. She has also been nominated for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards, recognizing her significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

1946: Reference to 'The Big Sleep'

In 1946, 'The Big Sleep', starring Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, was referenced as the basis for the relationship in 'Lost in Translation'.

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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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1988: Maggie Smith's BAFTA win

In 1988, Maggie Smith won a BAFTA award, marking the last time that the Best Actress winner did not receive a nomination for the corresponding Oscar that year until Scarlett Johansson in 2003.

1994: Film Debut in 'North'

In 1994, Scarlett Johansson made her film debut as John Ritter's daughter in the fantasy comedy 'North'.

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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'.

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1996: Recognition for 'Manny & Lo'

In 1996, Scarlett Johansson gained early recognition for her role in 'Manny & Lo', where she played Amanda, receiving positive reviews for her performance.

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1997: Roles in 'Fall' and 'Home Alone 3'

In 1997, Scarlett Johansson appeared in minor roles in 'Fall' and 'Home Alone 3'.

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1998: Wider Attention for 'The Horse Whisperer'

In 1998, Scarlett Johansson attracted wider attention for her performance in the film 'The Horse Whisperer', receiving an "introducing" credit and a nomination for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress.

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1998: Role in 'The Horse Whisperer'

In 1998, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'The Horse Whisperer,' a drama based on Nicholas Evans' novel, co-starring with Robert Redford. Her role as an injured teenager garnered wider attention.

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1999: Appearance in 'My Brother the Pig'

In 1999, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the film 'My Brother the Pig'.

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2001: Dating Jack Antonoff

In 2001, Scarlett Johansson began dating classmate Jack Antonoff.

2001: Breakthrough in 'Ghost World'

In 2001, Scarlett Johansson had her breakthrough playing a cynical outcast in 'Ghost World', an adaptation of Daniel Clowes' graphic novel. The film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival that year.

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2002: Role in 'Eight Legged Freaks' and Rejection from NYU

In 2002, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the horror comedy 'Eight Legged Freaks'. After graduating, she applied to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts but was rejected, leading her to focus on her film career.

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2002: End of relationship with Jack Antonoff

In 2002, Scarlett Johansson ended her relationship with Jack Antonoff.

2003: Role in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'

In 2003, Scarlett Johansson played Griet in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', receiving positive reviews. She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for this film.

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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 the release of 'Lost in Translation' and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'.

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2003: BAFTA win for 'Lost in Translation' and Role in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'

In 2003, Scarlett Johansson transitioned to adult roles, starring in 'Lost in Translation', for which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress, and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', gaining praise for her performance as Griet.

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2003: BAFTA Award for Lost in Translation

In 2003, Scarlett Johansson won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work in the movie Lost in Translation.

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June 2004: Invitation 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: Campaigning for John Kerry

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

2004: Five Film Releases and 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'

In 2004, Scarlett Johansson had five film releases. She co-starred with John Travolta in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long' and earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama.

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2004: Golden Globe Nomination for A Love Song for Bobby Long

In 2004, Scarlett Johansson received a Golden Globe nomination for her work in A Love Song for Bobby Long.

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2004: Role in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'

In 2004, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long', playing a discontented teenager. She earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.

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2004: Voice role in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

In 2004, Scarlett Johansson voiced Princess Mindy in 'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie', agreeing to the project due to her love for cartoons. She reprised the role in the video game adaptation of the film.

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2005: Global Ambassador for Oxfam

In 2005, Scarlett 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 nomination for her work in Match Point.

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2005: Collaboration with Woody Allen in 'Match Point'

In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's 'Match Point', playing Nola, an aspiring actress. Her performance was highly praised and earned her Golden Globe and Chicago Film Critics Association Award nominations.

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2005: Starring in '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'. Her performance in 'Match Point' earned her Golden Globe and Chicago Film Critics Association Award nominations.

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2005: Premiere of Match Point at the Cannes Film Festival

Scarlett Johansson's film Match Point premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005. It was her first film to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

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2005: Inclusion in FHM's list

Since 2005, Scarlett Johansson has been included in FHM's list.

March 2006: Vanity Fair Nude Photo

In March 2006, Scarlett Johansson posed nude for the cover of Vanity Fair alongside Keira Knightley and Tom Ford. The photograph sparked controversy.

2006: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

In 2006, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

2006: Collaboration with Woody Allen in 'Scoop'

In 2006, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Woody Allen for the second time in the movie 'Scoop'.

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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.

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2006: Starred in When the Deal Goes Down and The Prestige

In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in the short film When the Deal Goes Down to accompany Bob Dylan's song. She also played a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's mystery thriller The Prestige, where her performance received mixed reviews.

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2006: Films Scoop and The Black Dahlia released

In 2006, Scarlett Johansson starred in two films: Scoop, where she played a journalism student alongside Hugh Jackman and Woody Allen, and The Black Dahlia, a film noir directed by Brian De Palma. Scoop received mixed reviews, while Johansson felt miscast in The Black Dahlia.

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2006: Inclusion in Maxim's Hot 100 list and Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive

In 2006, Scarlett Johansson was included in Maxim's Hot 100 list and was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire.

2006: End of Relationship with Josh Hartnett

Scarlett Johansson's relationship with Josh Hartnett, her co-star in 'Black Dahlia,' ended around 2006.

April 2007: Started Dating Ryan Reynolds

In April 2007, Scarlett Johansson began dating Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds.

April 2007: Performance with The Jesus and Mary Chain at Coachella

In April 2007, Scarlett Johansson performed with the Jesus and Mary Chain for a Coachella reunion show in Indio, California.

2007: Starred in The Nanny Diaries

In 2007, Scarlett Johansson starred in The Nanny Diaries alongside Chris Evans and Laura Linney, playing a college graduate working as a nanny. Reviews of her performance were mixed.

2007: Participated in anti-poverty campaign ONE

In 2007, Scarlett Johansson took part in the anti-poverty campaign ONE, organized by U2's Bono.

2007: Inclusion in Playboy's list

In 2007, Scarlett Johansson was included in Playboy's list.

January 2008: Campaigning for Barack Obama

In January 2008, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Barack Obama in Iowa, targeting younger voters.

March 2008: eBay Auction for Oxfam

In March 2008, a bidder paid £20,000 on an eBay auction to benefit Oxfam, winning a trip to the premiere of He's Just Not That into You with Scarlett Johansson.

May 2008: Engagement to Ryan Reynolds

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

May 2008: Release of Anywhere I Lay My Head

In May 2008, Scarlett Johansson released her debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head, which consists of one original song and ten cover versions of Tom Waits songs. David Bowie and members from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Celebration are featured on the album.

September 2008: Marriage to Ryan Reynolds

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

2008: Starred in The Other Boleyn Girl and appeared on W cover

In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in The Other Boleyn Girl with Natalie Portman and Eric Bana, which received mixed reviews. She and Portman also appeared on the cover of W magazine to promote the film.

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2008: Role in 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' and album release 'Anywhere I Lay My Head'

In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'. She also released her album 'Anywhere I Lay My Head', which charted on the Billboard 200.

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2008: Starred in Vicky Cristina Barcelona

In 2008, Scarlett Johansson starred in Woody Allen's romantic comedy-drama Vicky Cristina Barcelona, filmed in Spain, alongside Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz. The film received favorable reviews.

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2008: Registered as an independent

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

September 2009: Release of Break Up album

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.

2009: Brand Ambassador for Mango

In 2009, Scarlett Johansson became the brand ambassador for the Spanish brand Mango.

2009: Release of 'Break Up' album

In 2009, Scarlett Johansson released the album 'Break Up', which charted on the Billboard 200.

2009: Starred in He's Just Not That into You

In 2009, Scarlett Johansson's only role was in the ensemble comedy-drama He's Just Not That into You, playing a yoga instructor named Anna Marks. The film received tepid reviews but was a box office success.

December 2010: Separation from Ryan Reynolds

In December 2010, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds separated.

2010: Iron Man 2 Release

In 2010, Iron Man 2, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.

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2010: Broadway Debut and 'Iron Man 2'

In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in 'A View from the Bridge', winning a Tony Award. She also began portraying Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2', marking her entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2010: Broadway debut in A View from the Bridge

In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of Arthur Miller's drama A View from the Bridge, playing Catherine. She 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" on Steel Train's album Terrible Thrills Vol. 1.

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2010: Secured role as Black Widow in Iron Man 2

In 2010, Scarlett Johansson secured the role of Black Widow in Iron Man 2, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She dyed her hair red and underwent stunt training for the role. The film received generally positive reviews.

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2010: Named GQ's Babe of the Year

In 2010, Scarlett Johansson was named GQ's Babe of the Year.

July 2011: Divorce from Ryan Reynolds

In July 2011, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds divorced.

September 2011: Nude photographs leaked online

In September 2011, nude photographs of Scarlett Johansson that were hacked from her cell phone were leaked online.

2011: Losing the role of Lisbeth Salander

In 2011, Scarlett Johansson lost the role of Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo because the film's director David Fincher found her "too sexy" for the part.

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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. The film received mainly favorable reviews.

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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.

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2011: Inclusion in Men's Health's list

In 2011, Scarlett Johansson was included in Men's Health's list.

February 2012: Hosted fashion launch for Obama campaign

In February 2012, Scarlett Johansson and Anna Wintour hosted a fashion launch of clothing and accessories, whose proceeds went to Barack Obama's re-election campaign.

May 2012: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In May 2012, Scarlett Johansson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

September 2012: Addressed Democratic National Convention

In September 2012, Scarlett Johansson addressed voters at the Democratic National Convention, calling for Obama's re-election.

November 2012: Began dating Romain Dauriac

In November 2012, Scarlett Johansson began dating Frenchman Romain Dauriac.

2012: Played Black Widow in The Avengers and Janet Leigh in Hitchcock

In 2012, Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in The Avengers, which broke box office records. She also portrayed Janet Leigh in Hitchcock, a drama about the making of the film Psycho.

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2012: Singing Before My Time for Chasing Ice soundtrack

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.

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2012: The Avengers Release

In 2012, The Avengers, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.

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January 2013: Starred in Broadway revival of 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. She also starred in Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut, Don Jon, playing the girlfriend of the title character. Don Jon premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews.

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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 femme fatale. The film received positive reviews, with particular praise for Johansson's performance.

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2013: Starring in 'Her' and 'Under the Skin'

In 2013, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction films 'Her' and 'Under the Skin'.

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2013: Supported Scott Stringer's campaign

In 2013, Scarlett Johansson supported Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's run for New York City Comptroller by hosting a series of fundraisers.

2013: Voiced Samantha in the film Her and starred in Under the Skin

In 2013, Scarlett Johansson voiced the character Samantha in Spike Jonze's film Her, replacing Samantha Morton. She also starred in Jonathan Glazer's science fiction film Under the Skin as an extraterrestrial creature. Her premiered at the Rome International Film Festival, where Johansson won Best Actress.

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2013: Named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire

In 2013, Scarlett Johansson was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire for the second time.

January 2014: SodaStream Global Brand Ambassador

In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson became the first global brand ambassador for the Israeli company SodaStream, which makes home-carbonation products.

January 2014: Resigned from Oxfam

In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson resigned from her Oxfam position after criticism of her promotion of SodaStream, whose factory was based in an Israeli settlement.

February 2, 2014: SodaStream Super Bowl Commercial

On February 2, 2014, Scarlett Johansson appeared in a television commercial for SodaStream during Super Bowl XLVIII. She was the company's first global brand ambassador. The SodaStream company made home-carbonation products.

2014: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Release

In 2014, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.

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2014: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

2014: Birth of daughter Rose and marriage to Romain Dauriac

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her daughter Rose. Also in October 2014, Johansson and Dauriac married in Philipsburg, Montana.

2014: Starred in Chef and Lucy

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson played a supporting role in the film Chef and starred as the title character in Luc Besson's science fiction action film Lucy. Both films were commercially successful.

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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. The film was a critical and commercial success.

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2014: Inclusion in Maxim's Hot 100 list

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson was included in Maxim's Hot 100 list.

2014: Won Lawsuit against French Publisher

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won a lawsuit against French publisher JC Lattès over libelous statements about her relationships in the novel The First Thing We Look At by Grégoire Delacourt. She was awarded $3,400.

2014: Won Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for Her

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her voice performance in the film Her.

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2014: Commentary on Sexualization

In 2014, The New Yorker film critic Anthony Lane wrote about Scarlett Johansson's awareness of her sultriness and its contribution to her reputation.

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.

2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron Release

In 2015, Avengers: Age of Ultron, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.

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2015: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and unveiling of wax statue

In 2015, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. Also in 2015, Madame Tussauds New York museum unveiled a wax statue of her.

2015: Reprised role as Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron

In 2015, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Filming involved concealing her pregnancy through various techniques.

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2016: Captain America: Civil War, The Jungle Book, and Sing Release

In 2016, Captain America: Civil War, The Jungle Book, and Sing, some of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, were released.

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2016: Endorsed Hillary Clinton for president

In 2016, Scarlett Johansson endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and appeared in a commercial to encourage people to vote.

2016: Starred in Hail, Caesar!, The Jungle Book, Sing, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook.

In 2016, Scarlett Johansson featured in the film Hail, Caesar!, voiced Kaa in The Jungle Book, Ash in Sing, and narrated an audiobook of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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2016: Performing 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.

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2016: Highest-grossing actor of the year

In 2016, Scarlett Johansson was the highest-grossing actor of the year, with a total of $1.2 billion.

2016: Comments on stand-alone Black Widow movie delays

In 2016, as a comment on the delays of producing a stand-alone Black Widow movie, Scarlett Johansson cautioned that she may not want to wear a "skin-tight catsuit" for much longer.

2016: Separation from Romain Dauriac

In mid-2016, Scarlett Johansson and Romain Dauriac separated.

March 2017: Filed for divorce from Romain Dauriac

In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson filed for divorce from Romain Dauriac.

March 2017: Saturday Night Live Hosting

In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time, becoming the 17th person and the fourth woman to enter the NBC sketch comedy's Five-Timers Club.

May 2017: Began Dating Colin Jost

In May 2017, Scarlett Johansson began dating Colin Jost.

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.

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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January 2018: Women's March Participation

In January 2018, Scarlett Johansson took part in the Women's March in Los Angeles, speaking on topics such as abuses of power. Also in 2018, she collaborated with 300 women to set up Time's Up initiative.

2018: Avengers: Infinity War Release

In 2018, Avengers: Infinity War, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.

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2018: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

In 2018, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

2018: Collaboration with Pete Yorn on Apart EP

In 2018, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Pete Yorn again for an EP titled Apart, released June 1.

2018: World's Highest-Paid Actress

In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress.

May 2019: Engagement to Colin Jost

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

2019: Avengers: Endgame Release

In 2019, Avengers: Endgame, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.

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2019: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

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', becoming one of the few actors to achieve this.

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2019: Reflection on first marriage

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson reflected on her first marriage to Ryan Reynolds in an interview with Vanity Fair.

2019: Starring in Avengers: Endgame, Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame. She also starred in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. She received two Academy Award nominations, for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for her performances in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit, respectively.

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2019: World's Highest-Paid Actress Again

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress for the second consecutive year.

October 2020: Marriage to Colin Jost

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

December 2020: Advocated for Egyptian activists release

In December 2020, three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights were released from prison in Egypt after Scarlett Johansson advocated for their release.

2020: Marriage to Colin Jost

In 2020, Scarlett Johansson married comedian Colin Jost.

July 2021: Lawsuit against Disney

In July 2021, Scarlett Johansson sued Disney, claiming the simultaneous release of Black Widow on Disney+ breached a contract clause. The dispute was resolved in September, with Johansson reportedly receiving over $40 million.

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August 2021: Birth of son

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

2021: Appearance on Time 100

In 2021, Scarlett Johansson appeared on the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2021: Starring in Black Widow and Sing 2

In 2021, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in her own solo prequel film, on which she also served as an executive producer. Also in 2021, she reprised her voice role as Ash in the sequel Sing 2.

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2021: 'Black Widow' solo feature

In 2021, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'Black Widow', her solo feature film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, gaining global stardom.

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2021: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2021, Time magazine named Scarlett Johansson as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2022: Founding The Outset skincare line

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

2022: Podcast with Bruce Bozzi about being groomed as a bombshell-type actor

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

2023: Starring in Asteroid City and My Mother's Wedding

In 2023, Scarlett Johansson starred in Wes Anderson's comedy Asteroid City. Also in 2023, Johansson played one of three sisters reuniting for their mother's wedding in Kristin Scott Thomas's directorial debut My Mother's Wedding.

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May 2024: Criticism of OpenAI chatbot

In May 2024, Scarlett Johansson criticized OpenAI for releasing a chatbot with a voice that resembled her own, after she declined to formally work with the company to provide her voice for the app.

2024: Supported Kamala Harris during presidential election

In 2024, Scarlett Johansson joined a call with other actors in support of Kamala Harris during the presidential election.

2024: Producing 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. Also in 2024, she voiced Elita-1 in Transformers One, an animated prequel to the Transformers film series.

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September 2025: Highest-grossing box-office leading actor

As of September 2025, Scarlett Johansson's films have grossed over $5.6 billion in North America and over $15.3 billion worldwide, making her the highest-grossing box-office leading actor of all time both domestically and worldwide.

2025: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2025, Time magazine named Scarlett Johansson as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2025: Jurassic World Rebirth Release

Jurassic World Rebirth, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, is slated to be released in 2025.

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