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.
In 1946, 'The Big Sleep', starring Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, was referenced as the basis for the relationship in 'Lost in Translation'.
On November 22, 1984, Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born in Manhattan, New York City.
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.
In 1994, Scarlett Johansson made her film debut as John Ritter's daughter in the fantasy comedy 'North'.
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'.
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson gained early recognition for her role in 'Manny & Lo', where she played Amanda, receiving positive reviews for her performance.
In 1997, Scarlett Johansson appeared in minor roles in 'Fall' and 'Home Alone 3'.
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.
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.
In 1999, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the film 'My Brother the Pig'.
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson began dating classmate Jack Antonoff.
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.
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.
In 2002, Scarlett Johansson ended her relationship with Jack Antonoff.
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.
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson transitioned from teen to adult roles with the release of 'Lost in Translation' and '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.
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work in the movie Lost in Translation.
In June 2004, Scarlett Johansson was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate John Kerry in the United States presidential election.
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.
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson received a Golden Globe nomination for her work 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.
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.
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson became a global ambassador for the aid and development agency Oxfam.
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson received a Golden Globe nomination for her work 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.
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.
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.
Since 2005, Scarlett Johansson has been included in FHM's list.
In March 2006, Scarlett Johansson posed nude for the cover of Vanity Fair alongside Keira Knightley and Tom Ford. The photograph sparked controversy.
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Woody Allen for the second time in the movie 'Scoop'.
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.
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.
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.
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson was included in Maxim's Hot 100 list and was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire.
Scarlett Johansson's relationship with Josh Hartnett, her co-star in 'Black Dahlia,' ended around 2006.
In April 2007, Scarlett Johansson began dating Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds.
In April 2007, Scarlett Johansson performed with the Jesus and Mary Chain for a Coachella reunion show in Indio, California.
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.
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson took part in the anti-poverty campaign ONE, organized by U2's Bono.
In 2007, Scarlett Johansson was included in Playboy's list.
In January 2008, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Barack Obama in Iowa, targeting younger voters.
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.
In May 2008, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds got engaged.
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.
In September 2008, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds married in a wilderness retreat on Vancouver Island.
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.
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.
Scarlett Johansson was registered as an independent, at least through 2008.
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.
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson became the brand ambassador for the Spanish brand Mango.
In 2009, Scarlett Johansson released the album 'Break Up', which charted on the Billboard 200.
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.
In December 2010, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds separated.
In 2010, Iron Man 2, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.
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.
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.
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson sang "Bullet" on Steel Train's album Terrible Thrills Vol. 1.
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.
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson was named GQ's Babe of the Year.
In September 2011, nude photographs of Scarlett Johansson that were hacked from her cell phone were leaked online.
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.
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.
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson sang "One Whole Hour" for the soundtrack of the documentary film Wretches & Jabberers.
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson was included in Men's Health's list.
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.
In May 2012, Scarlett Johansson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In September 2012, Scarlett Johansson addressed voters at the Democratic National Convention, calling for Obama's re-election.
In November 2012, Scarlett Johansson began dating Frenchman Romain Dauriac.
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.
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.
In 2012, The Avengers, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.
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.
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.
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction films 'Her' and 'Under the Skin'.
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson supported Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's run for New York City Comptroller by hosting a series of fundraisers.
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.
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire for the second time.
In January 2014, Scarlett Johansson became the first global brand ambassador for the Israeli company SodaStream, which makes home-carbonation products.
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.
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.
In 2014, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her daughter Rose. Also in October 2014, Johansson and Dauriac married in Philipsburg, Montana.
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.
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.
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson was included in Maxim's Hot 100 list.
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.
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her voice performance in the film Her.
In 2014, The New Yorker film critic Anthony Lane wrote about Scarlett Johansson's awareness of her sultriness and its contribution to her reputation.
In February 2015, Scarlett Johansson formed a band called the Singles with Este Haim from HAIM, Holly Miranda, Kendra Morris, and Julia Haltigan.
In 2015, Avengers: Age of Ultron, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. Also in 2015, Madame Tussauds New York museum unveiled a wax statue of her.
In 2015, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Filming involved concealing her pregnancy through various techniques.
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and appeared in a commercial to encourage people to vote.
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.
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.
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson was the highest-grossing actor of the year, with a total of $1.2 billion.
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.
In mid-2016, Scarlett Johansson and Romain Dauriac separated.
In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson filed for divorce from Romain Dauriac.
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.
In September 2017, Scarlett Johansson's divorce from Romain Dauriac was finalized.
In 2017, Scarlett Johansson spoke at the Women's March on Washington, addressing Donald Trump's presidency.
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.
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.
In 2018, Avengers: Infinity War, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson collaborated with Pete Yorn again for an EP titled Apart, released June 1.
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress.
In 2019, Avengers: Endgame, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, was released.
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
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.
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson reflected on her first marriage to Ryan Reynolds in an interview with Vanity Fair.
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.
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress for the second consecutive year.
In October 2020, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost married at their home in New York.
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.
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.
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson appeared on the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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.
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'Black Widow', her solo feature film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, gaining global stardom.
In 2021, Time magazine named Scarlett Johansson as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In 2022, Scarlett Johansson founded the plant-based skincare line, The Outset, with Kate Foster.
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.
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.
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.
In 2024, Scarlett Johansson joined a call with other actors in support of Kamala Harris during the presidential election.
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.
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.
In 2025, Time magazine named Scarlett Johansson as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Jurassic World Rebirth, one of Scarlett Johansson's highest grossing films, is slated to be released in 2025.
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