Scarlett Johansson is an American actress, model, and singer who has been active in the entertainment industry since the mid-1990s. She rose to prominence with her role as Charlotte in the 2003 romantic comedy "Lost in Translation," for which she received widespread critical acclaim and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress. Since then, Johansson has become one of the highest-paid actresses in the world and has appeared in numerous films, including "The Avengers," "Lucy," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Ghost in the Shell," and "Jojo Rabbit."
Johansson was born on November 22, 1984, in New York City. She is the daughter of Karsten Johansson, a Danish architect, and Melanie Sloan, a producer. Johansson has one older sister, Vanessa, who is also an actress, and two younger brothers, Adrian and Hunter. Johansson is of Danish, Polish, and Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Johansson attended Professional Children's School in Manhattan and graduated in 2002. She began acting at a young age, making her stage debut at the age of 8 in an off-Broadway production of "Sophistry" with Ethan Hawke. She made her film debut in 1994 with a small role in the fantasy comedy "North," and later appeared in films such as "Manny & Lo," "The Horse Whisperer," and "Ghost World."
Johansson's breakthrough role came in 2003 with "Lost in Translation," in which she played Charlotte, a young newlywed who forms a close relationship with an aging actor (played by Bill Murray) while on a trip to Tokyo. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Johansson received widespread praise for her performance. She received numerous awards and nominations, including a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Following the success of "Lost in Translation," Johansson continued to work in a variety of film genres, including action, drama, and comedy. In 2004, she appeared in the romantic comedy "The Perfect Score" and the psychological thriller "A Love Song for Bobby Long." In 2005, she starred in the drama "Match Point," directed by Woody Allen, and the action-comedy "The Island."
Johansson also began to explore her musical talents, releasing her debut album, "Anywhere I Lay My Head," in 2008. The album, which consisted of cover songs, received mixed reviews but helped establish Johansson as a musical artist. In 2009, she released her second album, "Break Up," which was a collaboration with singer-songwriter Pete Yorn.
In the 2010s, Johansson became one of the highest-paid actresses in the world and continued to work in a range of film genres. In 2010, she appeared in the action-comedy "Iron Man 2" and the comedy "We Bought a Zoo," and in 2011, she starred in the superhero film "The Avengers" as the Black Widow. Johansson reprised her role as the Black Widow in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (2014), "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015), "Captain America: Civil War" (2016), "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018), and "Avengers: Endgame" (2019).
In addition to her work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Johansson also appeared in the science fiction film "Lucy" (2014), the historical drama "The Man Who Invented Christmas" (2017), the comedy-drama "Isle of Dogs"
Johansson has received numerous accolades for her acting skills. In addition to the awards and nominations she received for "Lost in Translation," she has also been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the 2010 Broadway play "A View from the Bridge," and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.
In addition to her acting and music careers, Johansson is also known for her humanitarian work. She has supported a number of charities and organizations, including USA Harvest, Oxfam, and the World Wildlife Fund.
Johansson has been married three times. She was first married to actor Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011, and then married journalist Romain Dauriac in 2014. The couple divorced in 2017, and Johansson has been married to actor Colin Jost since 2020. Johansson has two children, a daughter with Dauriac and a son with Jost.
Despite her success and celebrity status, Johansson has remained a private person and has often avoided discussing her personal life in interviews. She has stated that she values her privacy and prefers to keep her personal life separate from her public persona.
Throughout her career, Johansson has proven herself to be a versatile and talented actress, and she has established herself as one of the most successful and respected actresses in the industry. Her performances have consistently received critical acclaim, and she continues to be in demand for a wide range of film and stage projects. With her beauty, talent, and dedication to her craft, Scarlett Johansson is sure to continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment world for years to come.