Scarlett Johansson

Early Life & Education

Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born on November 22, 1984, in Manhattan, New York City, to architect Karsten Johansson and producer Melanie Sloan. She holds dual American–Danish citizenship and grew up with three siblings, including twin brother Hunter. Johansson attended the Professional Children’s School, starting acting at age 9 and debuting off-Broadway at age 8.

Career

Child to Teen Star (1994–2002)

Johansson’s debut was in North (1994), followed by acclaimed roles in Manny & Lo (1996), The Horse Whisperer (1998), and Ghost World (2001). She earned critical praise early and became a Sundance favorite.

Breakthrough & Indie Success (2002–2009)

• Lost in Translation (2003) and Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) brought global recognition.
• Collaborated with Woody Allen in Match Point (2005), Scoop (2006), and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008).
• Stage triumph came with A View from the Bridge on Broadway, winning a Tony in 2010.

MCU & Blockbuster Fame (2010–2023)

• Debuted as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in the MCU with Iron Man 2 (2010), culminating in standalone film Black Widow (2021).
• Appeared in major ensemble hits: The Avengers series, Captain America films.
• Played Zora Bennett in Jurassic World Rebirth (2025), propelling her to the status of highest-grossing actor ever.

Dramatic & Award-Winning Roles (2019–Present)

• Oscar-nominated for Marriage Story (2019) and Jojo Rabbit (2019).
• Directorial debut with Eleanor the Great (2025), earning critical acclaim at Cannes.

Music & Theatre

• Released albums Anywhere I Lay My Head (2008) and Break Up with Pete Yorn (2009).
• Performed in major theatres and narrates documentaries and audiobooks.

Complete Works

Films (select highlights)

• North (1994)
• Manny & Lo, The Horse Whisperer (late ’90s)
• Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
• MCU: Iron Man 2, Avengers series, Black Widow
• Marriage Story, Jojo Rabbit (2019)
• Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
• Independent & voice roles including Sing franchise

Television & Stage

• Broadway: A View from the Bridge
• TV roles include Hawkeye cameo, voice narration

Music

• Solo and collaborative albums
• Voice performances and soundtrack contributions

Production & Directing

• Founded These Pictures (2024)
• Produced Fly Me to the Moon, Thunderbolts
• Directed Eleanor the Great

Net Worth & Business Ventures

Estimated net worth is $165 million. Her earnings stem from major film salaries ($10–20M per feature), endorsements (Calvin Klein, L’Oréal, Vuitton), real estate investments across NYC and LA, and her skincare brand The Outset.

Awards & Recognition

• Tony Award for Broadway debut
• BAFTA and Oscar nominations (Lost in Translation, Marriage Story)
• Guinness title for highest-grossing actor
• Golden Globe nominations and critical praise

Personal Life & Philanthropy

Married to Colin Jost since 2020; their children Rose and Cosmo remain largely out of the spotlight. Johansson is a dedicated philanthropist, supporting Oxfam, Stand Up To Cancer, and mental health causes. Known for her advocacy on actor compensation and tech ethics.

Trivia & Fun Facts

• Known as “ScarJo”, though she dislikes the nickname
• Sued Disney over Black Widow release strategy
• Vocal opponent of AI voice misuse by tech companies
• Fluent in Danish and French
• Named in Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2021 & 2025

Upcoming Projects

• Paper Tiger (2026) – crime drama starring opposite Adam Driver and Miles Teller
• Direct-to-series sequel Scarlett’s Legacy (rumored)
• Continued production and potential MCU cameos post-Doomsday