History of Scarlett Johansson in Timeline
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.
1946: Reference to The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep, starring Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart was released in 1946. Sophia Coppola used the actors relationship in the movie as the basis for Lost in Translation.
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.
1994: Film Debut in North
In 1994, Scarlett Johansson made her film debut as John Ritter's daughter in the fantasy comedy 'North', marking the start of her film career.
1995: Minor 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'.
1995: Novel The Horse Whisperer Published
The novel, The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans, which the movie starring Scarlett Johansson was based on, was published in 1995.
1996: Early Recognition for Manny & Lo
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson gained early recognition for her role in 'Manny & Lo', which helped establish her as a promising young actress.
1996: First Leading Role in Manny & Lo
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson landed her first leading role as Amanda in 'Manny & Lo', receiving positive reviews for her performance.
1997: Appearances in Fall and Home Alone 3
In 1997, Scarlett Johansson appeared in minor roles in the films 'Fall' and 'Home Alone 3'.
1998: Role in The Horse Whisperer
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson appeared in 'The Horse Whisperer', further enhancing her reputation as a talented young actress.
1998: Wider Attention for The Horse Whisperer
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson attracted wider attention for her performance in 'The Horse Whisperer', where she received an "introducing" credit.
1999: Appearance in My Brother the Pig
In 1999, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the film 'My Brother the Pig'.
2001: Breakthrough Role in Ghost World
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson had her breakthrough role playing a cynical outcast in 'Ghost World', which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival.
2001: Role in Ghost World
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'Ghost World', continuing to build her profile as a versatile actress.
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.
2003: Role in Girl with a Pearl Earring
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson played Griet in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', receiving positive reviews for her performance and earning a BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
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'.
June 2004: Academy Invitation
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: Role in A Love Song for Bobby Long
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson gained praise for playing a troubled teenager in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'.
2004: Five Film Releases Including A Love Song for Bobby Long
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson had five film releases, including 'A Love Song for Bobby Long', for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination.
2004: Voice Role in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and Role in In Good Company
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson voiced Princess Mindy in 'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie' and appeared in 'In Good Company', with both roles being well-received.
2005: Oxfam Global Ambassador
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson became a global ambassador for Oxfam, an aid and development agency.
2005: Role in Match Point and The Island
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson played Nola in Woody Allen's 'Match Point' and starred in Michael Bay's 'The Island', earning nominations for her performance in 'Match Point'.
2005: Role in Match Point
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred as a seductress in 'Match Point', marking her first collaboration with Woody Allen.
2005: Match Point Premiere
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson starred in Match Point, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
2005: FHM Listing
Since 2005, Scarlett Johansson has been included in similar listings by FHM.
March 2006: Vanity Fair nude photoshoot
In March 2006, Scarlett Johansson posed nude with Keira Knightley and Tom Ford for the cover of Vanity Fair, sparking controversy over the portrayal of women's sexuality.
2006: Roles in Scoop and The Black Dahlia
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson appeared in Woody Allen's 'Scoop' and Brian De Palma's 'The Black Dahlia', exploring the world of stage magicians in both films.
2006: Forbes' Celebrity 100
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
2006: Collaboration with Woody Allen in Scoop and Role in The Prestige
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Woody Allen in 'Scoop' and appeared in 'The Prestige'.
2006: Unexpected Dreams
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.
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 a Bob Dylan song. She also had a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's 'The Prestige' as the assistant and lover of Hugh Jackman's character. The Prestige was a critical and box office success, though some critics were skeptical of Johansson's performance.
2006: Maxim's Hot 100
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson was included in Maxim's Hot 100 list. She was also named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire in 2006.
2006: End of Relationship
Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett ended their relationship in 2006.
April 2007: Dating Ryan Reynolds
In April 2007, Scarlett Johansson began dating Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds.
April 2007: Coachella Performance
In April 2007, Scarlett Johansson performed with the Jesus and Mary Chain for a Coachella reunion show in Indio, California.
2007: Anti-poverty campaign
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson participated in the ONE anti-poverty campaign organized by Bono.
2007: Playboy Listing
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson was included in similar listings by Playboy.
2007: Release of 'The Nanny Diaries'
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson's sole release was 'The Nanny Diaries', where she played a college graduate working as a nanny. Reviews of her performance were mixed.
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 eBay to benefit Oxfam, winning a date with Johansson at a movie premiere.
May 2008: Engagement to Ryan Reynolds
In May 2008, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds became engaged.
May 2008: Anywhere I Lay My Head Album Release
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, and features David Bowie and members from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Celebration.
September 2008: Marriage to Ryan Reynolds
In September 2008, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds married in a wilderness retreat on Vancouver Island.
2008: Role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Release of Anywhere I Lay My Head Album
In 2008, Scarlett Johansson appeared in 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' and released her album 'Anywhere I Lay My Head'.
2008: Registered as an independent
Scarlett Johansson was registered as an independent, at least through 2008.
September 2009: Break Up Album Release
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: Role 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 received tepid reviews but was a box office success.
2009: Release of Break Up Album
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson released her album 'Break Up', which charted on the Billboard 200.
2009: Mango Representation
Since 2009, Scarlett Johansson has represented the Spanish brand Mango.
December 2010: Separation from Ryan Reynolds
In December 2010, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds separated.
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 'Iron Man 2'.
2010: Broadway Debut in 'A View from the Bridge' and Tony Award
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge'. She played Catherine, and won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play, which garnered some controversy.
2010: Steel Train Collaboration
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson sang "Bullet" on Steel Train's album Terrible Thrills Vol. 1.
2010: Cast as Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2'
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson secured the part of Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2' after Emily Blunt had to drop out. She dyed her hair red to convince the director she was right for the part and undertook stunt and strength training. 'Iron Man 2' earned $623.9 million and received generally positive reviews, though some criticized her character's writing.
2010: 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: Hacked Photos
In September 2011, nude photographs of Scarlett Johansson hacked from her cell phone were leaked online.
2011: Too Sexy For Role
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.
2011: Role in 'We Bought a Zoo'
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson played Kelly, a zookeeper, in the family film 'We Bought a Zoo'. The film received mainly favorable reviews, and she earned a Teen Choice Award nomination for her performance.
2011: Wretches & Jabberers Soundtrack
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson sang "One Whole Hour" for the soundtrack of the documentary film Wretches & Jabberers.
2011: Men's Health Listing
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson was included in similar listings by Men's Health.
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.
May 2012: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In May 2012, Scarlett Johansson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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.
November 2012: Dating Romain Dauriac
In November 2012, Scarlett Johansson began dating Frenchman Romain Dauriac.
2012: Starred in 'The Avengers' and 'Hitchcock'
In 2012, Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in 'The Avengers', which broke box office records. Later in 2012, she portrayed Janet Leigh in 'Hitchcock', a behind-the-scenes drama about the making of 'Psycho'.
2012: 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.
January 2013: Starred in 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.
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.
2013: Starred in 'Under the Skin'
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson starred in Jonathan Glazer's 'Under the Skin' as an extraterrestrial creature preying on men in Scotland. The film and her performance received positive reviews.
2013: Roles in Her and Under the Skin
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction films 'Her' and 'Under the Skin'.
2013: Voiced Samantha in 'Her'
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson voiced the character Samantha in Spike Jonze's film 'Her'. She won Best Actress at the Rome International Film Festival for this role.
2013: Sexiest Woman Alive
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire for the second time.
January 2014: Resignation from Oxfam
In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson resigned from her position as an Oxfam ambassador due to criticism over her promotion of SodaStream, which had a factory in an Israeli settlement.
January 2014: SodaStream Global Ambassador
In January 2014, the Israeli company SodaStream hired Scarlett Johansson as its first global brand ambassador.
February 2, 2014: SodaStream Commercial at Super Bowl
On February 2, 2014, Scarlett Johansson's relationship with SodaStream commenced with a television commercial during Super Bowl XLVIII.
2014: Forbes' Celebrity 100
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2014: Birth of Daughter
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her daughter, Rose, with Romain Dauriac. Johansson and Dauriac married that October.
2014: Roles in 'Chef' and 'Lucy'
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson played a supporting role in the film 'Chef'. Also in 2014, she starred as the title character in Luc Besson's 'Lucy', which was a box office success.
2014: Reprised Black Widow in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'. The film was a critical and commercial success.
2014: Starring Role in Lucy
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction film 'Lucy'.
2014: Maxim's Hot 100
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson was included in Maxim's Hot 100 list.
2014: Won Saturn Award for 'Her'
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Her'.
2014: Sultriness and Reputation
In 2014, The New Yorker film critic Anthony Lane wrote that Scarlett Johansson "is evidently, and profitably, aware of her sultriness, and of how much, down to the last inch, it contributes to the contours of her reputation."
February 2015: Forms 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.
2015: Madame Tussauds Wax Statue
In 2015, Madame Tussauds New York museum unveiled a wax statue of Scarlett Johansson. Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2015: Black Widow in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson again played Black Widow in the MCU film 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'.
2016: Forbes' Celebrity 100
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2016: Skin-Tight Catsuit
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson cautioned that she may not want to wear a "skin-tight catsuit" for much longer, as a comment on the delays of producing a stand-alone Black Widow movie.
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.
2016: 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.
2016: Separation
In mid-2016, Scarlett Johansson and Romain Dauriac separated.
March 2017: Divorce Filing
In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson filed for divorce from Romain Dauriac.
March 2017: Hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time
In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time, becoming the 17th person and fourth woman to enter the Five-Timers Club.
May 2017: Dating Colin Jost
In May 2017, Scarlett Johansson began dating Saturday Night Live co-head writer and Weekend Update co-host Colin Jost.
September 2017: Divorce Finalized
In September 2017, Scarlett Johansson and Romain Dauriac's divorce was finalized.
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.
2018: Forbes' Celebrity 100
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and topped the Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2018: Apart EP Release
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Pete Yorn again for an EP titled Apart, released June 1.
2018: Voiced Nutmeg in 'Isle of Dogs' and reprised Black Widow in 'Avengers: Infinity War'
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson voiced Nutmeg in Wes Anderson's 'Isle of Dogs' and reprised her MCU role as Black Widow in 'Avengers: Infinity War'.
2018: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress, highlighting her successful career and significant earnings.
May 2019: Engagement to Colin Jost
In May 2019, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were engaged.
September 2019: Box Office Success
As of September 2019, Scarlett Johansson's films have grossed over $5.2 billion in North America and over $14.3 billion worldwide, making her the third-highest-grossing box-office star of all time both domestically and worldwide as well as the highest-grossing actress of all time in North America.
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: Marriage Reflection
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson reflected on her marriage with Ryan Reynolds, stating she didn't really have an understanding of marriage at 23.
2019: Avengers: Endgame and Marriage Story
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame. She also starred in Marriage Story, and received Academy Award nominations for both Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit, becoming the twelfth performer to be nominated for two Oscars in the same year.
2019: Highest-Paid Actress Again
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was once again the world's highest-paid actress, reinforcing her prominent status in the film industry.
October 2020: Marriage to Colin Jost
In October 2020, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost married at their New York home.
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.
July 2021: Lawsuit Against Disney
In July 2021, Scarlett Johansson sued Disney for the simultaneous release of Black Widow on Disney+, claiming it breached her contract. The dispute was resolved in September 2021, with Johansson reportedly receiving over $40 million and continuing to work with Disney.
August 2021: Birth of Son
In August 2021, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her son with Colin Jost.
2021: 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: Black Widow Solo Film
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in her own solo prequel film, where she also served as an executive producer. She also won The Female Movie Star of 2021 at the 47th People's Choice Awards for the film and reprised her voice role as Ash in Sing 2.
2021: Solo Feature in Black Widow
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson starred in her solo feature 'Black Widow', solidifying her global stardom.
2021: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2021, Time magazine named Scarlett Johansson one of the 100 most influential people in the world, acknowledging her widespread impact.
2022: The Outset
In 2022, Scarlett Johansson founded the plant-based skincare line, The Outset, with Kate Foster.
2022: Groomed as a "Bombshell-Type" Actor
In 2022, Scarlett Johansson revealed that she felt she was groomed as a "bombshell-type" actor when filming Lost in Translation at the age of 17.
2023: Asteroid City
In 2023, Scarlett Johansson returned to the screen with Wes Anderson's comedy Asteroid City, where she led an ensemble cast. For the film, she took a substantial pay cut, earning $4,131 a week.
May 2024: Criticism of OpenAI
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.
2024: Support for Kamala Harris
In 2024, Scarlett Johansson joined a call with other actors in support of Kamala Harris during the presidential election.
2024: Fly Me to the Moon and Transformers One
In 2024, Scarlett Johansson produced and starred in Fly Me to the Moon, opposite Channing Tatum, through her production company These Pictures. She also voiced Elita-1 in Transformers One.
