Scarlett Johansson is a well-known American actress, singer, and producer. She is recognized for her versatility in playing a wide range of roles in movies, from indie dramas to big-budget franchises such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is one of Hollywood’s highest-grossing and most influential stars, and her talent and charm have won over fans.
Scarlett Johansson Biography
| Real Name | Scarlett Ingrid Johansson |
| Famous As | American actress, singer, and producer |
| Nationality | American, Danish |
| Ethnicity | Ashkenazi Jewish, Danish-Swedish |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Education | Professional Children’s School, Manhattan |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) |
| Parents | Karsten Olaf Johansson, Melanie Sloan |
| Siblings | Vanessa Johansson, Adrian Johansson, Hunter Johansson, Christian Johansson |
| Spouse | Colin Jost (m. 2020) |
| Children | Rose Dorothy Dauriac, Cosmo Jost |
| Relationship | Married |
Early Life and Education
Scarlett Johansson (born on November 22, 1984, 41 years old) was born in New York City to Karsten Olaf Johansson, a Danish architect, and Melanie Sloan, an Ashkenazi Jewish producer. Scarlett grew up in Manhattan with her older siblings, Vanessa and Adrian, her twin brother, Hunter, and her half-brother, Christian, in a creative family despite financial difficulties.
Her parents split up when she was 13, which helped her become stronger. By the time she was seven, she was already auditioning for commercials and acting in school plays.
Scarlett Johansson went to the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan and graduated in 2002. She also went to the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. She was able to balance her studies with her growing career. Her dual citizenship in the United States and Denmark shows her mixed background.
Career
Scarlett Johansson is a talented actress who started her career at the age of eight in the off-Broadway play Sophistry. North was her first movie, released in 1994. She then had a breakout role in Manny & Lo (1996), for which she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.
The Horse Whisperer (1998) and Ghost World (2001) garnered her considerable praise, establishing her as a talented and promising artist.
She won a BAFTA Award and became well-known for her role as Charlotte in Lost in Translation (2003), starring alongside Bill Murray.
Scarlett Johansson‘s career took off after she starred in Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), Match Point (2005), and The Prestige (2006).
As Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she became a worldwide star. She made her first appearance in Iron Man 2 (2010). She went on to star in nine MCU movies, including Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Black Widow (2021), which she also produced.
Her independent works include Marriage Story (2019), for which she received an Oscar nomination, as well as Under the Skin (2013).
Scarlett Johansson received a second Oscar nomination for her role in Jojo Rabbit (2019). She collaborated with Pete Yorn on the albums Anywhere I Lay My Head (2008) and Break Up (2009).
In addition to upcoming roles in Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), recent projects include Asteroid City (2023) and Fly Me to the Moon (2024). Through her company, These Pictures, she also produced Paris Paramount and Black Widow.
Selected Filmography:
- North (1994) – Laura Nelson
- Manny & Lo (1996) – Amanda
- The Horse Whisperer (1998) – Grace MacLean
- Ghost World (2001) – Rebecca
- Lost in Translation (2003) – Charlotte
- Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) – Griet
- Match Point (2005) – Nola Rice
- The Prestige (2006) – Olivia Wenscombe
- Iron Man 2 (2010) – Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- The Avengers (2012) – Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- Under the Skin (2013) – The Female
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) – Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- Marriage Story (2019) – Nicole Barber
- Jojo Rabbit (2019) – Rosie Betzler
- Black Widow (2021) – Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Producer
- Asteroid City (2023) – Midge Campbell
- Fly Me to the Moon (2024) – Kelly Jones
- Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) – Upcoming
Discography:
- Anywhere I Lay My Head (2008) – Album
- Break Up (2009, with Pete Yorn) – Album
Awards and Nominations
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2004) for Lost in Translation
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play (2010) for A View from the Bridge
- Nominated – Academy Award for Best Actress (2020) for Marriage Story
- Nominated – Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (2020) for Jojo Rabbit
- Nominated – Golden Globe Awards (multiple years) for Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring, A Love Song for Bobby Long, Match Point, Marriage Story
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (multiple wins) for The Avengers and Black Widow
- People’s Choice Awards (various wins) for Favourite Movie Actress and Action Star
Social Media
Instagram Handle: @scarlettjohanssonworld
Personal Life
Scarlett Johansson is a well-known actress who grew up in New York City. In 2008, she married Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, but they split up in 2011. She married French journalist Romain Dauriac in 2014.
They had a daughter named Rose Dorothy Dauriac in 2014, but they got divorced in 2017. Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have been married since October 2020. They have a son named Cosmo Jost, who was born in 2021.
Net Worth
Scarlett Johansson is a renowned actress and producer with an estimated net worth of $165 million. Her wealth stems from her movies, which have generated substantial revenue, such as the MCU’s Avengers series, which earned her $15 million to $20 million per project.
She also made money by producing movies through These Pictures. She makes more money from endorsements with brands like Dolce & Gabbana and her skincare line, The Outset, which she started in 2022. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, a testament to her financial success.
