Scarlett Ingrid Johansson, born on November 22, 1984, is a well-known American actress who has achieved recognition for her work in the entertainment industry. She was named the highest-paid actress in both 2018 and 2019 and has been repeatedly included on the prestigious Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
In 2021, Time magazine acknowledged her influence by including her in their list of the 100 most influential people globally. With a worldwide box office total of over $14.3 billion, Scarlett Johansson holds the record for being the highest-grossing star in movie history.
Her acting career began on the stage when she was just a child, starring in an off-Broadway production. After making her debut in the quirky comedy North in 1994, she quickly rose to fame with standout performances in Manny & Lo in 1996, The Horse Whisperer in 1998, and Ghost World in 2001.
In 2003, she made a move towards more mature roles with her performance in Lost in Translation, which earned her a BAFTA Award for Best Actress. Following this, she received acclaim for her portrayal of a 17th-century servant in Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), a troubled teenager in A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004), and a seductive character in Match Point (2005).
Her initial partnership with Woody Allen came with the former, leading to subsequent roles in his films Scoop in 2006 and Vicky Cristina Barcelona in 2008.
During this period, Johansson also released The Prestige in 2006, as well as the albums Anywhere I Lay My Head in 2008 and Break Up in 2009, both of which made it onto the Billboard 200 charts.
