Full History Of Scarlett Johansson In Timeline From 1984

November 22, 1984: Birth of Scarlett Johansson

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

1994: Film Debut in 'North'

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

1995: Role in Mystery Thriller 'Just Cause'

In 1995, Scarlett Johansson took on a minor role in the mystery thriller 'Just Cause,' starring alongside Sean Connery and Kate Capshaw.

1995: Publication of the Novel 'The Horse Whisperer'

Nicholas Evans' novel, 'The Horse Whisperer,' was published in 1995, serving as the source material for the film adaptation in which Scarlett Johansson starred three years later.

1996: Breakthrough Role in 'Manny & Lo'

In 1996, Scarlett Johansson landed her first leading role as Amanda in the film 'Manny & Lo,' gaining critical acclaim for her performance.

1996: Independent Spirit Award Nomination for 'Manny & Lo'

Scarlett Johansson's performance in the 1996 film 'Manny & Lo' earned her a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female, showcasing her early potential as an actress.

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

Scarlett Johansson continued to build her filmography in 1997 with roles in the films 'Fall' and 'Home Alone 3.'

1998: Acclaim for 'The Horse Whisperer'

Scarlett Johansson's performance in the 1998 film 'The Horse Whisperer,' directed by Robert Redford, garnered further recognition for her talent and maturity as an actress.

1998: Chicago Film Critics Association Award Nomination for 'The Horse Whisperer'

Scarlett Johansson's performance in the 1998 film 'The Horse Whisperer' earned her a nomination for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress, highlighting her talent at a young age.

1999: Appearance in My Brother the Pig

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

2001: Breakthrough Role in Ghost World and The Man Who Wasn't There

In 2001, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the Coen brothers' film, The Man Who Wasn't There. She also had her breakthrough role as a cynical outcast in Terry Zwigoff's black comedy Ghost World, an adaptation of Daniel Clowes' graphic novel of the same name. The film premiered at the 2001 Seattle International Film Festival.

2001: Indie Success with 'Ghost World'

Scarlett Johansson continued to build her filmography in 2001, starring in the critically acclaimed indie film 'Ghost World.'

2001: Relationship with Jack Antonoff Begins

Scarlett Johansson started dating her classmate Jack Antonoff in 2001.

2002: Appearance in Eight Legged Freaks and Graduation

In 2002, Scarlett Johansson appeared in the horror comedy Eight Legged Freaks alongside David Arquette. The same year, she graduated from the Professional Children's School and applied to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. After being rejected, she decided to focus on her acting career.

2002: Relationship with Jack Antonoff Ends

Scarlett Johansson and Jack Antonoff's relationship ended in 2002.

2003: Transition to Adult Roles with Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring

Scarlett Johansson transitioned from teen roles to adult roles with two 2003 films: the romantic comedy-drama Lost in Translation, directed by Sophia Coppola, and the drama Girl with a Pearl Earring, directed by Peter Webber.

2003: BAFTA Award for 'Lost in Translation'

In 2003, Scarlett Johansson's performance as Charlotte in 'Lost in Translation' earned her the BAFTA Award for Best Actress, marking a significant turning point in her career.

2003: Critical Acclaim for Performances in Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring

In 2003, Scarlett Johansson's performances in Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring garnered critical acclaim and award nominations.

June 2004: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Invitation

In June 2004, Scarlett Johansson was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

2004: Critically Acclaimed Performance in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'

Scarlett Johansson's portrayal of a troubled teenager in the 2004 film 'A Love Song for Bobby Long' further solidified her reputation as a talented and versatile actress.

2004: Johansson's Support for John Kerry

In 2004, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate John Kerry in the United States presidential election and expressed disappointment over George W. Bush's re-election.

2004: Voice Acting Debut in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

In 2004, Scarlett Johansson voiced Princess Mindy in the animated comedy The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, marking her voice acting debut.

2004: Mixed Success with Multiple Film Releases

In 2004, Scarlett Johansson starred in five films with varying degrees of commercial and critical success: The Perfect Score, A Love Song for Bobby Long, A Good Woman, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and In Good Company.

2005: Lead Roles 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.

2005: Oxfam Global Ambassador

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

2005: Collaboration with Woody Allen in 'Match Point'

Scarlett Johansson began her collaborative journey with director Woody Allen in 2005, starring in his film 'Match Point' as a captivating seductress.

March 2006: Vanity Fair Cover

Scarlett Johansson posed nude for the March 2006 cover of Vanity Fair alongside actress Keira Knightley and fully clothed fashion designer Tom Ford. The photograph caused controversy, with some believing it demonstrated that women are forced to flaunt their sexuality more often than men.

2006: Relationship with Josh Hartnett Ends

Scarlett Johansson's relationship with her Black Dahlia co-star Josh Hartnett ended in 2006 after about two years of dating.

2006: Forbes' Celebrity 100 Debut

Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list for the first time in 2006.

2006: Further Collaboration with Woody Allen in 'Scoop'

In 2006, Scarlett Johansson continued her work with Woody Allen, taking a role in his film 'Scoop,' demonstrating their successful director-actor partnership.

2007: ONE Campaign Participation

Scarlett Johansson participated in the ONE anti-poverty campaign, organized by U2's lead singer Bono, in 2007.

2007: Relationship with Ryan Reynolds Begins

Scarlett Johansson started dating Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds in 2007.

January 2008: Johansson's Support for Barack Obama

In January 2008, Scarlett Johansson campaigned for Democratic candidate Barack Obama, including appearances in Iowa, Cornell College, and Carleton College.

March 2008: Oxfam Charity Auction

In March 2008, a UK-based bidder paid £20,000 in an eBay auction to benefit Oxfam, winning a hair and makeup treatment, a pair of tickets, and a chauffeured trip to accompany Scarlett Johansson on a 20-minute date to the world premiere of He's Just Not That into You.

May 2008: Engagement to Ryan Reynolds

Scarlett Johansson and Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds became engaged in May 2008.

September 2008: Marriage to Ryan Reynolds

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds got married in September 2008 on Vancouver Island.

2008: Johansson's Political Affiliation

In 2008, Scarlett Johansson was registered as an independent voter.

2008: Starring Role in Woody Allen's 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'

Scarlett Johansson's role in Woody Allen's 2008 film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' marked another successful chapter in their creative collaboration.

2009: Mango Brand Representative

Scarlett Johansson started representing the Spanish brand Mango in 2009.

2009: Release of Second Album 'Break Up'

Scarlett Johansson released her second studio album, 'Break Up,' in 2009, showcasing her musical talents alongside her acting career.

December 2010: Separation from Ryan Reynolds

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds separated in December 2010.

2010: Broadway Debut in 'A View from the Bridge'

In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of 'A View from the Bridge,' for which she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play.

July 2011: Divorce from Ryan Reynolds

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds divorced in July 2011.

September 2011: Phone Hacking Incident

In September 2011, nude photographs of Scarlett Johansson, hacked from her cell phone, were leaked online. Johansson stated the pictures had been sent to her then-husband, Ryan Reynolds, three years prior.

February 2012: Johansson and Wintour's Fashion Launch for Obama Campaign

In February 2012, Scarlett Johansson and Anna Wintour hosted a fashion launch with proceeds going to Obama's re-election campaign.

May 2012: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

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

September 2012: Johansson's Speech at the Democratic National Convention

In September 2012, Scarlett Johansson addressed voters at the Democratic National Convention, calling for Obama's re-election, encouraging women to vote for Obama, and criticizing Mitt Romney's stance on Planned Parenthood.

November 2012: Relationship with Romain Dauriac Begins

Scarlett Johansson began dating Romain Dauriac, the owner of an advertising agency, in November 2012.

2012: Release of 'The Avengers' and Performance as Black Widow

In 2012, Scarlett Johansson starred as Black Widow in 'The Avengers', which was another successful entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film received mostly positive reviews and broke numerous box office records, becoming the third highest-grossing film both in the US and globally. For her performance, Johansson was nominated for two Teen Choice Awards and three People's Choice Awards.

January 2013: Broadway Debut in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'

In January 2013, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' directed by Rob Ashford. Set in the Mississippi Delta, the play explores the complicated relationships within the family of Big Daddy (Ciarán Hinds), particularly between his son Brick (Benjamin Walker) and Maggie, portrayed by Johansson. Her performance received mixed reviews.

2013: Voice Role in 'Her' and Accolades

In 2013, Scarlett Johansson lent her voice to the character Samantha, a self-aware computer operating system, in Spike Jonze's film 'Her', replacing Samantha Morton. The film premiered at the 8th Rome International Film Festival, where Johansson received the Best Actress award. She was also nominated for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress. Johansson acknowledged the role's complexity and found the recording sessions challenging but liberating.

2013: Johansson's Support for Scott Stringer

In 2013, Scarlett Johansson publicly endorsed and supported Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's run for New York City Comptroller.

2013: Lead Role in Science Fiction Film 'Under the Skin'

In 2013, Scarlett Johansson took on the lead role in Jonathan Glazer's science fiction film 'Under the Skin', portraying an extraterrestrial creature disguised as a human femme fatale who preys on men in Scotland. The film, adapted from Michel Faber's novel, took nine years to complete. To prepare for the role, Johansson learned to drive a van and perfect an English accent. She improvised conversations with real people who were unaware they were being filmed. The film was released to mostly positive reviews, with significant praise directed towards Johansson's performance. It was considered by many critics, including Erin Whitney from The Huffington Post, to be her most exceptional performance up to that point, notable for being her first fully nude role.

2013: Sci-fi Roles in 'Her' and 'Under the Skin'

Scarlett Johansson took on leading roles in two science fiction films in 2013: 'Her,' where she voiced an AI operating system, and 'Under the Skin,' a film exploring themes of identity and alienation.

January 2014: SodaStream Global Brand Ambassador

Scarlett Johansson was hired as the first global brand ambassador for SodaStream, an Israeli company that makes home-carbonation products, in January 2014.

January 2014: Oxfam Resignation

Scarlett Johansson resigned from her Oxfam position in January 2014 following criticism of her promotion of SodaStream, whose main factory was based in Mishor Adumim, an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Oxfam opposes all trade with such Israeli settlements.

February 2, 2014: SodaStream Super Bowl Commercial Debut

On February 2, 2014, Scarlett Johansson's first television commercial as SodaStream's global brand ambassador premiered during Super Bowl XLVIII.

2014: Supporting Role in 'Chef' and Lead Role in 'Lucy'

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson had a supporting role in Jon Favreau's film 'Chef', which also starred Robert Downey Jr. and Sofía Vergara. The film grossed over $45 million at the box office and was well received by critics. In the same year, she took the lead role in Luc Besson's science fiction action film 'Lucy'. Johansson starred as the title character, a woman who acquires psychokinetic abilities after a nootropic drug enters her bloodstream. Besson had considered several actresses for the role, ultimately choosing Johansson based on her strong reaction to the script and her disciplined approach to acting. Critics generally praised the film's themes, visual effects, and Johansson's performance, although some found the plot implausible.

2014: Starring Role in Sci-fi Action 'Lucy'

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson starred in the science fiction action film 'Lucy,' showcasing her ability to lead in a physically demanding and action-oriented role.

2014: Saturn Award Win for 'Her'

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 40th Saturn Awards for her voice performance as Samantha in Spike Jonze's 'Her'.

2014: Forbes' Celebrity 100 and Highest-Paid Actresses List

Scarlett Johansson appeared again on the Forbes' Celebrity 100 list in 2014. She was also included in Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses that year, earning $17 million.

2014: Birth of Daughter and Marriage to Romain Dauriac

Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her daughter with Romain Dauriac in 2014. They married that October in Philipsburg, Montana.

2014: Libel Lawsuit Victory

Scarlett Johansson won a lawsuit against French publisher JC Lattès for libelous statements about her relationships in Grégoire Delacourt's novel The First Thing We Look At in 2014. She was awarded $3,400 of the $68,000 she sought.

2014: Reprising Black Widow in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'

Continuing her work with the MCU, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' in 2014. In the film, she teams up with Captain America (Chris Evans) and Falcon (Anthony Mackie) to uncover a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D., while confronting a mysterious assassin known as the Winter Soldier. Johansson and Evans contributed to writing their own dialogue for several of their shared scenes. Johansson was drawn to her character's resourceful approach to her job, relying on her intelligence and wit rather than physical attractiveness. The film was a success both critically and commercially, earning over $714 million globally.

2015: Reprising Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron

In 2015, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in the MCU film Avengers: Age of Ultron.

2015: Forbes' Celebrity 100 and Highest-Paid Actresses List

Scarlett Johansson was listed on Forbes' Celebrity 100 and continued to be included in the world's highest-paid actresses list in 2015, earning $35.5 million.

2016: Highest-Grossing Actor and Forbes' Highest-Paid Actresses List

Scarlett Johansson was the highest-grossing actor of 2016, with a total of $1.2 billion, and was also included in the world's highest-paid actresses list, earning $25 million.

2016: Separation from Romain Dauriac

Scarlett Johansson and Romain Dauriac separated in mid-2016.

2016: Multiple film appearances and voice acting roles

In 2016, Scarlett Johansson starred in Captain America: Civil War, Hail, Caesar!, The Jungle Book, and Sing. She also narrated an audiobook of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

2016: Johansson's Support for Hillary Clinton

In 2016, Scarlett Johansson endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and appeared in a commercial with Robert Downey Jr. and Joss Whedon to encourage voting.

March 2017: Hosting Saturday Night Live and starring in Ghost in the Shell

In March 2017, Scarlett Johansson hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time. She also starred in the film adaptation of Ghost in the Shell.

May 2017: Relationship with Colin Jost Begins

Scarlett Johansson began dating Colin Jost, Saturday Night Live co-head writer and Weekend Update co-host, in May 2017.

September 2017: Divorce from Romain Dauriac

Scarlett Johansson and Romain Dauriac divorced in September 2017.

2017: Discovery of Family History on 'Finding Your Roots'

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

2017: Johansson's Speech at the Women's March on Washington

In 2017, Scarlett Johansson spoke at the Women's March on Washington, addressing Donald Trump's presidency and stating she would support him if he worked for women's rights and continued funding Planned Parenthood.

January 2018: Time's Up Initiative and Women's March Participation

In January 2018, Scarlett Johansson participated in the Women's March in Los Angeles, where she spoke on topics such as abuses of power, sharing her own experiences. She received backlash for calling out fellow actor James Franco on allegations of sexual misconduct, as she had previously defended working with Woody Allen amid accusations by his daughter Dylan Farrow.

2018: World's Highest-Paid Actress

In 2018, Scarlett Johansson became the world's highest-paid actress, a recognition of her success and influence in the film industry.

2018: Voice acting and reprising Black Widow in Avengers: Infinity War

In 2018, Scarlett Johansson voiced Nutmeg in Isle of Dogs and reprised her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Infinity War.

2018: Top Earning Actress and Forbes' Celebrity 100

Scarlett Johansson topped Forbes' list of highest-paid actresses, with earnings of $40.5 million, and appeared again on the Celebrity 100 list in 2018.

May 2019: Engagement to Colin Jost

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost became engaged in May 2019.

September 2019: Highest-Grossing Box Office Star

By September 2019, Scarlett Johansson's films had grossed over $5.2 billion in North America and $14.3 billion worldwide, making her the third-highest-grossing box-office star of all time, both domestically and worldwide.

2019: World's Highest-Paid Actress (Second Consecutive Year)

Scarlett Johansson continued her reign as the world's highest-paid actress for the second consecutive year in 2019, solidifying her position as a top earner in Hollywood.

2019: Dual Academy Award Nominations for 'Marriage Story' and 'Jojo Rabbit'

Scarlett Johansson received two simultaneous Academy Award nominations in 2019: Best Actress for her role in 'Marriage Story' and Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Jojo Rabbit.'

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

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson starred in Avengers: Endgame, Marriage Story, and Jojo Rabbit. She received two Academy Award nominations for her performances in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.

October 2020: Marriage to Colin Jost

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

December 2020: Johansson Advocates for the Release of Egyptian Activists

In December 2020, three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights were released after Scarlett Johansson described their detention and demanded their release.

2020: Marriage to Colin Jost

Scarlett Johansson married comedian Colin Jost in 2020, marking a new chapter in her personal life.

August 2021: Birth of Son

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

2021: Lead Role in 'Black Widow'

In 2021, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in her own solo Marvel Cinematic Universe film, 'Black Widow,' further solidifying her global stardom.

2021: Starring in and producing Black Widow, and reprising voice role in Sing 2

In 2021, Scarlett Johansson starred in and executive produced the Black Widow prequel film. She also reprised her voice role as Ash in Sing 2.

2021: Time 100 Most Influential People

In 2021, Time magazine recognized Scarlett Johansson's global impact by naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.