How Scarlett Johansson Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Scarlett Johansson across different fields.

Scarlett Johansson is a highly successful American actress, known for her leading roles in films that have collectively grossed over $15.4 billion globally, making her one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Her accolades include a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award. She has also received nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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

1946: Reference to Humphrey Bogart in The Big Sleep

Sofia Coppola based the story for 'Lost in Translation' on the relationship between Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart in the movie 'The Big Sleep' released in 1946.

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1960: Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho Filmed

Alfred Hitchcock's film Psycho was filmed in 1960, a film for which Scarlett Johansson portrayed actress Janet Leigh in 2012 in Sacha Gervasi's Hitchcock.

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1967: Disney's The Jungle Book Animated Film

In 1967, Disney released The Jungle Book animated film, a movie for which Scarlett Johansson voiced Kaa in the 2016 live-action adaptation.

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2005: Inclusion in FHM listings

Scarlett Johansson has been included in FHM listings since 2005, ranking highly in various beauty listings.

2006: Named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire

In 2006, Scarlett Johansson was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire, a recognition she would receive again in 2013.

2007: Featured in Playboy listings

In 2007, Scarlett Johansson was featured in Playboy's beauty listings, contributing to her image as a sex symbol.

2010: Named GQ's Babe of the Year

In 2010, Scarlett Johansson was named GQ's Babe of the Year, reinforcing her status as a sex symbol.

2011: Featured in Men's Health listings

In 2011, Scarlett Johansson was featured in Men's Health beauty listings, adding to her recognition as a sex symbol.

May 2012: Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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

2013: Named "Sexiest Woman Alive" for the second time by Esquire

In 2013, Scarlett Johansson was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" for the second time by Esquire, solidifying her sex symbol status.

2014: Media and film critic comments on her attractiveness

In 2014, The New Yorker film critic Anthony Lane wrote that Scarlett Johansson is aware of her sultriness, and of how much it contributes to the contours of her reputation.

2014: Inclusion in Maxim's Hot 100 list

Scarlett Johansson was included in Maxim's Hot 100 list until 2014, marking several years of recognition.

2015: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list and wax statue unveiling

In 2015, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $35.5 million. Madame Tussauds New York museum unveiled a wax statue of her.

2019: Reflection on first marriage

In a 2019 interview with Vanity Fair, Johansson reflected on her marriage to Ryan Reynolds, stating she was young and romanticized the idea of marriage.

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2021: Appeared on the Time 100 list

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

2021: Named One of the 100 Most Influential People by Time

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

2022: Reflecting on being groomed as a "bombshell-type" actor

In a 2022 podcast with Bruce Bozzi, Scarlett Johansson recalled feeling that she was groomed as a "bombshell-type" actor as early as age seventeen, during the filming of Lost in Translation.

2025: Appeared on the Time 100 list

In 2025, Scarlett Johansson appeared on the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2025: Named One of the 100 Most Influential People by Time

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

January 2026: Highest-grossing box-office leading actor of all time domestically

As of January 2026, Scarlett Johansson's films have grossed over $5.6 billion in North America and over $15.4 billion worldwide, making her the highest-grossing box-office leading actor of all time domestically.