Scarlett Johansson's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Scarlett Johansson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Scarlett Johansson is a highly successful American actress and singer, recognized as the world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019. Her significant influence has earned her a spot on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list multiple times and recognition by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. Johansson holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing box office female star, with her films grossing over $15.4 billion globally. Her achievements have been acknowledged with awards, including a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award, along with nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.
2001: Breakthrough Role in Ghost World
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson had her breakthrough role playing a cynical outcast in 'Ghost World', which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival.
2003: Role in Girl with a Pearl Earring
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson played Griet in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', receiving positive reviews for her performance and earning a BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
June 2004: Academy Invitation
In June 2004, Scarlett Johansson was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
2004: Five Film Releases Including A Love Song for Bobby Long
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson had five film releases, including 'A Love Song for Bobby Long', for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination.
2005: Role in Match Point and The Island
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson played Nola in Woody Allen's 'Match Point' and starred in Michael Bay's 'The Island', earning nominations for her performance in 'Match Point'.
2006: Forbes' Celebrity 100
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
2006: Maxim's Hot 100
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson was included in Maxim's Hot 100 list. She was also named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire in 2006.
2010: Broadway Debut and Black Widow Role
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson debuted on Broadway in 'A View from the Bridge' and began portraying Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2'.
2010: Broadway Debut in 'A View from the Bridge' and Tony Award
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge'. She played Catherine, and won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play, which garnered some controversy.
2010: GQ's Babe of the Year
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson was named GQ's Babe of the Year.
2011: Role in 'We Bought a Zoo'
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson played Kelly, a zookeeper, in the family film 'We Bought a Zoo'. The film received mainly favorable reviews, and she earned a Teen Choice Award nomination for her performance.
May 2012: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In May 2012, Scarlett Johansson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2013: Voiced Samantha in 'Her'
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson voiced the character Samantha in Spike Jonze's film 'Her'. She won Best Actress at the Rome International Film Festival for this role.
2013: Sexiest Woman Alive
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire for the second time.
2014: Forbes' Celebrity 100
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2014: Won Saturn Award for 'Her'
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Her'.
2015: Madame Tussauds Wax Statue
In 2015, Madame Tussauds New York museum unveiled a wax statue of Scarlett Johansson. Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2016: Forbes' Celebrity 100
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2018: Forbes' Celebrity 100
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and topped the Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2018: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress, highlighting her successful career and significant earnings.
2019: Academy Award Nominations for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson received two simultaneous Academy Award nominations for her roles in 'Marriage Story' and 'Jojo Rabbit'.
2019: Avengers: Endgame and Marriage Story
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame. She also starred in Marriage Story, and received Academy Award nominations for both Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit, becoming the twelfth performer to be nominated for two Oscars in the same year.
2019: Highest-Paid Actress Again
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was once again the world's highest-paid actress, reinforcing her prominent status in the film industry.
2021: 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: Black Widow Solo Film
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in her own solo prequel film, where she also served as an executive producer. She also won The Female Movie Star of 2021 at the 47th People's Choice Awards for the film and reprised her voice role as Ash in Sing 2.
2021: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2021, Time magazine named Scarlett Johansson one of the 100 most influential people in the world, acknowledging her widespread impact.
