Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson (also credited as Scarlett Ingrid Johansson) is an American screen artist born on November 22, 1984, in New York City. Rising from child acting into one of modern cinema’s most bankable stars, she has topped industry pay rankings and appeared repeatedly on major celebrity lists, while her films have collectively earned billions worldwide.

Johansson began performing early, moving from stage work to her feature debut in North (1994). She drew wider attention with standout turns in The Horse Whisperer as Grace MacLean and Ghost World as Rebecca, before a decisive shift into adult-leading roles. Her acclaimed performance as Charlotte in Lost in Translation helped cement her as a serious dramatic actor.

Through the 2000s, she balanced prestige projects and mainstream hits, including Scoop as Sondra Pransky and The Prestige as Olivia Wenscombe. In 2010, she expanded her global profile as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, first appearing in Iron Man 2 as Natalie Rushman.

Beyond blockbuster fame, Johansson has earned major honors across film and theater, including a Tony Award and a BAFTA, plus multiple Oscar and Golden Globe nominations—proof of a career that blends star power with sustained critical respect.