Scarlett Johansson Biography

(Actress Known for Her Films: 'Marriage Story', 'Jojo Rabbit' and Her Role of 'Black Widow' in MCU Films)

Birthday: November 22, 1984 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Manhattan, New York, United States

This five-time Golden Globe-nominated American actress, Scarlett Johansson, is one of the most talented, versatile actresses in Hollywood. Ranked at number 12 on ‘Men's Health' magazine’s list of '100 Hottest Women of All-Time', she was also named as the ‘Sexiest Woman Alive' by 'Esquire' magazine. She has successfully made her way up the ladder, making her mark as a powerful performer and achieving a place among the ‘A List’ actresses in the entertainment industry. Some of her well-known films include, 'Lost in Translation', for which she bagged a 'BAFTA Award,' ‘Match Point', 'The Nanny Diaries', 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona', 'The Avengers', 'Hitchcock', 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and 'He's Just Not That Into You'. She is widely regarded as a ‘peerless sex symbol' and is much known for her powerful onscreen sexual persona and appeal. She has been featured in a number of prestigious publications around the world. With a seductive voice, drop-dead gorgeous looks, and great acting skills, Scarlett Johansson is a brilliant young woman, confident to take her stride and deliver breathtaking performances. 

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Scarlett Ingrid Johansson

Age: 39 Years, 39 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Ryan Reynolds

father: Karsten Johansson

mother: Melanie Sloan Johansson

siblings: Adrian Johansson, Christian Johansson, Fenan Sloan, Hunter Johansson, Vanessa Johansson

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'3" (160 cm), 5'3" Females

Ancestry: Polish American, Swedish American, Danish American, Swedish Danish, Russian Danish, Polish Danish, Russian American

Notable Alumni: Lee Strasberg Theatre And Film Institute

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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education: Lee Strasberg Theatre And Film Institute

Childhood & Early Life

Scarlett Johansson was born on November 22, 1984, in New York City, New York, to Karsten Johansson and Melanie Sloan. She grew up in a humble environment, in a household with limited means.

She was educated at P.S. 41 in the elite Greenwich Village neighborhood. At the age of 8, she appeared in the Off-Broadway production, after which she went on to audition for other roles.

In 1994, she made her first appearance in the film ‘North’, when she was only 9 years old. She later bagged roles in films 'Just Cause', 'If Lucy Fell' and 'Manny & Lo'.

In 2002, she enrolled at the Professional Children's School in Manhattan. There she trained in theatre.

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Career

In 2003, after her graduation, she did her first adult role as ‘Charlotte' in the comedy-drama film, 'Lost in Translation'. The same year, she was seen in the film, ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring'.

In 2004, she played a voice role in the film, ‘The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie'. That year, she also appeared in the films, 'The Perfect Score', 'A Love Song for Bobby Long', ' A Good Woman,' and 'In Good Company'.

In 2004, she appeared as herself on the ‘New York’ episode of the TV series, ‘Entourage’. She subsequently played the voice roles in the TV shows, ‘Robot Chicken' and 'Saturday Night Live'.

In 2005, she played 'Nola Rice' in the Academy Award-nominated thriller film 'Match Point', which was directed by Woody Allen. It was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, the same year.

In 2006, she starred in the Academy Award-nominated neo-noir crime drama film, ‘The Black Dahlia', which was directed by Brian De Palma. In the same year, she was also seen in the films, 'The Prestige' and ' Scoop'.

In 2007, she played ‘Annie Braddock' in the comedy-drama film, 'The Nanny Diaries', which was directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. The film was a moderate success.

In 2008, she played the role of 'Cristina' in the comedy-drama film, 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona', which was directed by Woody Allen. The same year, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. She was also seen in the films, ‘The Other Boleyn Girl' and 'The Spirit,' the same year.

In 2009, she played the role of 'Anna Mark' in the film, 'He's Just Not That Into You'.

In 2010, she was seen in the film, ‘Iron Man 2'. The following year, she played the role of 'Kelly Foster' in the Cameron Crowe comedy-drama film, ‘We Bought a Zoo'.

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In 2012, she starred in the biographical comedy-drama film, ‘Hitchcock’, which was inspired by the life of the legendary English filmmaker, Alfred Hitchcock. That year, she was also seen in the film, ‘The Avengers'.

In 2013, she played a voice role in the film, ‘Her’. That year, she was also seen in the films, 'Don Jon' and 'Under the Skin'.

She reprised her role in the 2014 sequel 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', alongside co-star Chris Evans. The movie received positive reviews from film critics.

In the 2014 film 'Chef', she played the character of Molly and was seen alongside Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., and Sofía Vergara. She also appeared in 'Lucy', a science fiction action film directed by Luc Besson, which was released in July 2014. Her performance in the film was praised by the critics.

In 2015, she was seen in the movie 'Avengers: Age of Ultron', an American superhero film. Johansson played the character of Black Widow (Natasha Romanova), a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books.

In 2016, she was cast in the action movie 'Captain America: Civil War' and the comedy film 'Hail, Caesar!'. For her performance in 'Captain America: Civil War', she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.

In 2017, Johansson portrayed the character of cyborg Motoko Kusanagi in the film adaptation of the 'Ghost in the Shell' franchise. She was also seen in the black comedy film 'Rough Night' in the same year.

In 2017, she also made waves, when she hosted the TV show 'Saturday Night Live' for the fifth time and became the fourth woman to enter the NBC sketch comedy's prestigious Five-Timers Club.

She continued to star in films like ‘Isle of Dogs’ (2018), ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018), ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019), ‘Marriage Story’ (2019), and ‘Jojo Rabbit’ (2019).

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In 2021, she reprised her role as ‘Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow’ in the American superhero film ‘Black Widow’ directed by Cate Shortland. The film garnered praise from critics and grossed over $379.8 million at the box office. That same year, she also returned to voice ‘Ash’ in the computer-animated jukebox musical comedy film ‘Sing 2.’ The film was a direct sequel to the 2016 film ‘Sing’ and received positive reviews from critics. It was also a major commercial success and minted over $408 million on a budget of $85 million.

She next starred as ‘Midge Campbell’ in the 2023 American comedy-drama film ‘Asteroid City’ written, produced, and directed by Wes Anderson. The film had its premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival and was met with positive reviews from critics.  She will be next seen in the upcoming American film ‘Project Artemis’ directed by Greg Berlanti. She is also the co-producer of the film.

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Major Works

‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona' was a commercial success, grossing $96 million worldwide. The film won various critics’ awards from the New York Film Critics Circle and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

Awards & Achievements

In 2004, she won the BAFTA Award for the category of ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role' for the film, ' Lost in Translation'.

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Family & Personal Life

Around 2001, She dated guitarist Jack Antonoff for a year.

She campaigned for Democratic candidate John Kerry in the 2014 United States presidential election.

She was romantically involved with actor Josh Hartnett for two years. Their relationship ended in 2006.

In 2008, she married Ryan Reynolds, after a one-year courtship. Unfortunately, the marriage did not last long, and they divorced in 2011.

In September 2013, she got engaged to Romain Dauriac, who owns an advertising agency.

On September 4, 2014, her representatives confirmed that she gave birth to a daughter Rose Dorothy, but the date of birth was not revealed. She married Romain Dauriac in Philipsburg, Montana, on October 1, 2014. However, they parted ways in 2016.

She started dating comedian Colin Jost in July 2017. In October 2020, the couple got married. The couple welcomed their first child together, named Cosmo in August 2021.

She serves as the Global Ambassador for the international aid organization, 'Oxfam'.

Trivia

This gorgeous and acclaimed American actress has the spirit of a child and even went on to celebrate her 20th birthday in Disneyland.

Scarlett Johansson Movies

1. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

  (Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy)

2. The Avengers (2012)

  (Sci-Fi, Action)

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

  (Adventure, Thriller, Action, Sci-Fi)

4. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

  (Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure)

5. The Prestige (2006)

  (Mystery, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller)

6. Marriage Story (2018)

  (Comedy)

7. Lost in Translation (2003)

  (Drama)

8. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

  (Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action)

9. Jojo Rabbit (2019)

  (Comedy, Drama, War)

10. Her (2013)

  (Sci-Fi, Romance, Drama)

Awards

BAFTA Awards
2004 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Lost in Translation (2003)
MTV Movie & TV Awards
2013 Best Fight The Avengers (2012)
People's Choice Awards
2018 Favorite Female Movie Star Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

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