Scarlett Johansson is an American actress, singer and producer, born on November 22, 1984, in New York City.
She began her acting career as a child, debuting in the 1994 comedy-drama North. Johansson gained recognition for her roles in Manny & Lo, The Horse Whisperer and Ghost World.
Johansson’s breakthrough came with Lost in Translation, for which she won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
In addition to her film work, she has made appearances on television shows such as SNL and Entourage, and ventured into stage acting, earning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her Broadway debut in A View from the Bridge.
| Net worth | $165 million |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of birth | November 22, 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
Background
Johansson was born to parents Melanie Sloan and Karsten Johansson.
Her mother, from a Jewish family, was also her former manager, while her father is a Danish-born architect from Copenhagen.
Johansson’s family includes her twin brother Hunter, three brothers, Adrian, Christian and Hunter, a sister named Vanessa who is also an actress, and a paternal half-brother named Christian.
Her grandfather was the screenwriter Ejner Johansson.
Net worth
Johansson’s net worth is estimated to be around $165 million, primarily earned through her successful acting career, including her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
She has also earned significant income from endorsements and has a $20 million real estate portfolio.
Johansson has been one of the highest-paid actresses in the world for several years, with earnings reaching $56 million in 2019.
Salary
Johansson’s salary for movies varies significantly, with some sources indicating that she earned $4,131 a week for two months of work for the film, Asteroid City.
However, her earnings for Marvel movies have been much higher, with reports suggesting that she made $15 million for Black Widow and $15 million per movie for Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
Real estate
Johansson’s real estate portfolio includes properties in New York, Los Angeles, and the Hamptons.
In New York, she owns the Ivy House in Palisades, a 4,000-square-foot estate with stunning water views, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The property boasts a tennis court, swimming pool, and deluxe pool house, and is located in a neighborhood that is home to other celebrities like Bill Murray and Diane Sawyer.
In the Hamptons, she owns a beach house in Amagansett Dunes, which she purchased for $2.2 million.
The 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom property has an open floor plan, pine wood floors, a stucco double fireplace and a pool area.
In Los Angeles, she owns a mansion in Los Feliz, which she purchased for $3.88 million in 2014.
The 3,500-square-foot property has four bedrooms, six bathrooms, dark wood floors, an exquisite marble mantle in the living room and an all-white kitchen with an adjacent laundry room.
The master suite has a sitting area, a balcony with views of the Hollywood sign and a bathroom with several skylights.
The property also includes a veranda, a petite outdoor dining terrace, a pool, a spa suited for eight and a cabana house.
Johansson has also owned numerous other luxury homes over the years, including a Spanish Villa in LA’s Outpost Estates, which she purchased for $7 million in 2007 and sold for $4 million in 2010.
She also owned a penthouse apartment in Manhattan, which she acquired for $2.1 million in 2008 and is now looking to sell for $2.3 million.
Career
Johansson’s film career is marked by adaptability and versatility, with notable roles in both independent films and blockbuster franchises.
She began her film career as a child, starring in North and Manny & Lo.
Johansson gained recognition for her role in The Horse Whisperer and transitioned into adult roles with critically acclaimed performances in Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring and A Love Song for Bobby Long.
Her collaborations with Woody Allen, including Match Point, Scoop and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, further showcased her range.
Johansson’s career reached new heights with her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with Iron Man 2.
She has since appeared in numerous Marvel films, including The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Endgame.
Johansson’s performance as Black Widow has earned her recognition as a badass superhero and made her one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
In addition to her Marvel roles, Johansson has continued to work in independent films and voice acting, with notable performances in Her, Under the Skin and Lucy.
She has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Marriage Story and Best Supporting Actress for Jojo Rabbit.
Awards and accolades
Johansson has received various accolades throughout her career, including two Academy Award nominations.
Her first nomination was for Best Actress for her role in the 2019 film Marriage Story, and her second nomination was for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2019 film Jojo Rabbit.
Johansson has also been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, including Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Lost in Translation, Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for A Love Song for Bobby Long, Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for The Horse Whisperer, and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Hitchcock and Don Jon.
She won the British Academy Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Lost in Translation and the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her Broadway debut in A View from the Bridge.
Additionally, Johansson has won three MTV Movie Awards for Best Fight for The Avengers, Best Kiss for The Avengers, and Best Scared-as-S**t Performance for Hitchcock.
She has also been nominated for People’s Choice Awards, including Favorite Dramatic Actress for The Avengers and Favorite Action Movie Actress for Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Philanthropic efforts
Johansson is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting organizations that address poverty, education and health.
She has been an ambassador for Oxfam, a global organization that fights poverty and injustice, for eight years.
During her tenure, she visited Oxfam-funded schools in India and Sri Lanka, got involved in healthcare projects and worked on a domestic violence project involving Indian women.
She also skipped the Oscars in 2007 to tour India and Sri Lanka as part of Oxfam projects.
Johansson has also supported USA Harvest, a charity that collects and distributes food to those in need.
She has helped raise money for the organization and served food to the homeless during Hurricane Katrina.
In addition to her work with Oxfam and USA Harvest, Johansson has supported the Lower Eastside Girls Club, a nonprofit that empowers young women and girls with skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, arts and STEM.
She has partnered with David Yurman, a jewelry company, to raise funds for the organization, and through this initiative, they have raised over $300,000 for the LEGC.
Personal life
Johansson is currently married to Colin Jost, a comedian and writer known for his work on Saturday Night Live.
They tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in October 2020. Johansson and Jost welcomed their first child together, a son named Cosmo, in 2021.
Johansson also has a daughter named Rose Dorothy, born in 2014, from her previous marriage to Romain Dauriac.
Disney lawsuit
Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney in July 2021, alleging that the company breached her contract for the Marvel movie, Black Widow.
The lawsuit claims that Disney released the movie on its streaming platform, Disney+, simultaneously with its theatrical release, which was not part of the original agreement.
Johansson’s contract included a clause that guaranteed a wide theatrical release, and she was set to earn a percentage of the box office receipts.
However, the simultaneous release on Disney+ reportedly cost her $50 million in bonus money.
The lawsuit is currently ongoing, with Disney rejecting Johansson’s complaint.
