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, 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.
1988: Maggie Smith's Oscar Snub
In 1988, Maggie Smith was the last Best Actress winner to not receive a nomination for the corresponding Oscar that year, a feat later matched by Johansson in 2003.
1996: First Leading Role in 'Manny & Lo'
In 1996, Scarlett Johansson landed her first leading role as Amanda in 'Manny & Lo', a film about a pregnant teenager who runs away from her foster home. Her performance received positive reviews and earned her a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female.
1998: Attracts Wider Attention in 'The Horse Whisperer'
In 1998, Scarlett Johansson attracted wider attention for her performance in 'The Horse Whisperer', co-starring Robert Redford. She received an "introducing" credit and was nominated for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress.
2001: Breakthrough Role in 'Ghost World'
In 2001, Scarlett Johansson had her breakthrough role in Terry Zwigoff's 'Ghost World', an adaptation of Daniel Clowes' graphic novel. She won a Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.
2003: Academy Award and BAFTA Nominations
In 2003, Johansson received two nominations at the Academy Awards and two nominations at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) for her work in Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring, winning for the former at BAFTA.
2003: Role in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and Awards
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' as Griet, a young servant. She was also nominated for the BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for both this film and 'Lost in Translation', winning the BAFTA for 'Lost in Translation'.
2003: Adult Roles in 'Lost in Translation' and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'
In 2003, Scarlett Johansson transitioned to adult roles with 'Lost in Translation' and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'. She won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress for 'Lost in Translation'.
June 2004: Invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In June 2004, Scarlett Johansson was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
2004: Roles in Multiple Films and Golden Globe Nomination
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson had five film releases, including 'The Perfect Score', 'A Love Song for Bobby Long', and 'A Good Woman'. She received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Drama for 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'.
2004: Golden Globe Nomination for A Love Song for Bobby Long
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her work in A Love Song for Bobby Long.
2004: Roles in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long'
In 2004, Scarlett Johansson starred in 'A Love Song for Bobby Long', based on the novel 'Off Magazine Street' by Ronald Everett Capps. She earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role.
2005: Golden Globe Nomination for Match Point
In 2005, Scarlett Johansson received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her work in Match Point.
2005: Role in Woody Allen's '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'. She received nominations for the Golden Globe and the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Match Point'.
2006: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list
In 2006, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list, recognizing her prominence in the entertainment industry.
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.
2010: Broadway Debut and Role in 'Iron Man 2'
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of 'A View from the Bridge', winning a Tony Award. She also began portraying Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2', which is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2010: Broadway Debut in A View from the Bridge
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson made her Broadway debut in a revival of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, playing Catherine. She also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play.
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: Starred in We Bought a Zoo
In 2011, Scarlett Johansson played the role of Kelly, a zookeeper in the family film We Bought a Zoo alongside Matt Damon. She also earned a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Drama nomination for her performance.
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: Voiced Samantha in Her and Starred in Under the Skin
In 2013, Scarlett Johansson voiced the character Samantha in Spike Jonze's film Her, and she starred in Jonathan Glazer's science fiction film Under the Skin. For her role in Her, she won Best Actress at the 8th Rome International Film Festival.
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: Won Lawsuit Against French Publisher
In 2014, Johansson won a lawsuit against French publisher JC Lattès over libelous statements made about her relationships in the novel The First Thing We Look At by Grégoire Delacourt. She was awarded $3,400 after suing for $68,000.
2014: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $17 million.
2014: Reprised Role as Black Widow in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, joining forces with Captain America and Falcon. She also earned a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
2014: Won Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for Her
In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film Her.
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.
2016: Named highest-grossing actor and appeared on highest-paid actresses list
In 2016, Scarlett Johansson was the highest-grossing actor with a total of $1.2 billion and appeared on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $25 million.
2018: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and topped the list as one of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $40.5 million.
2018: World's Highest-Paid Actress
In 2018, Scarlett Johansson was named the world's highest-paid actress.
2019: Appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and highest-paid actresses list
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and topped the list as one of the world's highest-paid actresses, earning $56 million.
2019: Academy Award Nominations for 'Marriage Story' and 'Jojo Rabbit'
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson received two simultaneous Academy Award nominations for Best Actress in 'Marriage Story' and Best Supporting Actress in 'Jojo Rabbit'.
2019: World's Highest-Paid Actress
In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was again named the world's highest-paid actress.
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.
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.
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