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, 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.

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

1988: Maggie Smith's BAFTA win

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.

2005: Inclusion in FHM's list

Since 2005, Scarlett Johansson has been included in FHM's list.

2006: Appearance 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.

2007: Inclusion in Playboy's list

In 2007, Scarlett Johansson was included in Playboy's list.

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's list

In 2011, Scarlett Johansson was included in Men's Health's list.

May 2012: 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: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

2014: Inclusion in Maxim's Hot 100 list

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

2014: Commentary on Sexualization

In 2014, The New Yorker film critic Anthony Lane wrote about Scarlett Johansson's awareness of her sultriness and its contribution to her reputation.

2015: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and unveiling of wax statue

In 2015, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. Also in 2015, Madame Tussauds New York museum unveiled a wax statue of her.

2018: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

In 2018, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

2018: World's Highest-Paid Actress

In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress.

2019: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

2019: World's Highest-Paid Actress Again

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress for the second consecutive year.

2021: Appearance on 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: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

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

September 2025: Highest-grossing box-office leading actor

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.