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, recognized as one of the highest-grossing actors in film history with her movies grossing over $15.4 billion worldwide. She has received numerous awards, including a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards, highlighting her significant contributions to the film industry.

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

1988: First Best Actress Winner Since Maggie Smith in 1988

In 2003, at the British Academy Film Awards, Scarlett Johansson became the first Best Actress winner since Maggie Smith in 1988 to not receive a nomination for the corresponding Oscar that year.

2003: Roles in Girl with a Pearl Earring and Lost in Translation

In 2003, Scarlett Johansson played Griet in "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Also In 2003, Scarlett Johansson was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress for both films in 2003, winning the former for Lost in Translation.

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2003: BAFTA Award for Lost in Translation

In 2003, Scarlett Johansson received two nominations at the British Academy Film Awards for her work in "Lost in Translation" and "Girl with a Pearl Earring", winning Best Actress for "Lost in Translation".

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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".

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2004: Releases and Awards for 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, and earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.

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2005: Golden Globe Nomination for Match Point

In 2005, Scarlett Johansson received a Golden Globe nomination for her work in "Match Point".

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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 the film "Iron Man 2".

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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. Her performance was praised, and she won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. Some critics and Broadway actors criticized the award, which Johansson addressed.

A View from the Bridge (Penguin Classics)

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2013: Voicing Samantha in Her

In 2013, Scarlett Johansson voiced the character Samantha in Spike Jonze's film Her. She won Best Actress at the 8th Rome International Film Festival for her voice work, and was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award. Critics praised her voice performance.

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2014: Wins Lawsuit Against French Publisher

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won a lawsuit against French publisher JC Lattès over libelous statements about her relationships in the novel "The First Thing We Look At" by Grégoire Delacourt. She was awarded $3,400.

2014: Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress

In 2014, Scarlett Johansson won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the movie 'Her'.

2016: Highest-grossing actor

In 2016, Scarlett Johansson was the highest-grossing actor with a total of $1.2 billion.

2018: World's Highest-Paid Actress

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

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".

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2019: Starring in Avengers: Endgame, Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame, starred in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. She received her first two Academy Award nominations for her performances in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.

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2019: World's Highest-Paid Actress Again

In 2019, Scarlett Johansson was again recognized as the world's highest-paid actress.

2021: Release of Black Widow prequel film

In 2021, Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in her own solo prequel film, set after Captain America: Civil War, also serving as an executive producer on the film. She also won The Female Movie Star of 2021 at the 47th People's Choice Awards.

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