Scarlett Johansson Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Scarlett Johansson
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Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is an Oscar-nominated actor famous for portraying Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She has also played memorable characters in movies such as Girl With a Pearl Earring, Her, Jojo Rabbit, Marriage Story, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona. But her breakout role came opposite Bill Murray in 2003's Lost in Translation. Johansson's performance garnered her a Golden Globe nomination and a BAFTA win. Other honors include two Academy Award nominations in 2020 for her lead and supporting roles in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. She also took home a Tony in 2010 for A View From the Bridge. Johansson has been married to Saturday Night Live cast member Colin Jost since 2020, and they have one son. She also has a daughter from a previous marriage.
- Full name: Scarlett Ingrid Johansson
- Birthday: Nov. 22, 1984
- Hometown: New York, New York
- Height: 5 feet 3 inches
- Net worth: $165 million
- Spouse: Colin Jost (m. 2020), Romain Dauriac (m. 2014-2017), Ryan Reynolds (m. 2008-2011)
- Children: Cosmo Jost, Rose Dorothy Dauriac
- Top movies: The Avengers, Avengers: Endgame, Black Widow, Girl With a Pearl Earring, He's Just Not That Into You, Her, Jojo Rabbit, Marriage Story, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
- Fun fact: Scarlett Johansson has a twin brother.
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Scarlett Johansson Went Into Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ Thinking She Could Die Halfway Through Filming
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Scarlett Johansson Freaked out Joaquin Phoenix During Their Sex Scene in the Film ‘Her’
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Scarlett Johansson Has Never Had a Big Wedding — Inside Her 3 Small Ceremonies

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