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 and singer recognized as the highest-grossing lead actor in film history, with her movies earning over $15.1 billion worldwide. She has received numerous accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award. Additionally, she has been nominated for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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

2005: Inclusion in FHM Listings

Since 2005, Scarlett Johansson has been included in similar listings by FHM.

2006: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

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

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 for the first time.

2007: Inclusion in Playboy's Listings

In 2007, Scarlett Johansson was included in similar listings by Playboy.

2010: Named GQ's Babe of the Year

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

2011: Inclusion in Men's Health Listings

In 2011, Scarlett Johansson was included in similar listings by Men's Health.

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 by Esquire

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

2014: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list with earnings of $17 million.

2014: Inclusion in Maxim's Hot 100 list

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

2014: Acknowledged for Sultriness

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

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

In 2015, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list with earnings of $35.5 million. Madame Tussauds New York museum unveiled a wax statue of her.

2016: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was the highest-grossing actor

In 2016, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list, earned $25 million, and was the highest-grossing actor with a total of $1.2 billion.

2016: Comment on 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.

2018: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list

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

2018: World's Highest-Paid Actress

In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress and was featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.

2019: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and topped the highest-paid actresses list

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and topped the highest-paid actresses list with earnings of $56 million.

2019: Reflected on marriage to Ryan Reynolds

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

2019: World's Highest-Paid Actress

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was again recognized as the world's highest-paid actress and was featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.

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: Discussing "bombshell-type" actor grooming

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

July 2025: Highest-Grossing Box-Office Leading Actor

As of July 2025, Scarlett Johansson's films have grossed over $5.5 billion in North America and over $15.1 billion worldwide, making her the highest-grossing box-office leading actor of all time both domestically and worldwide.