Scarlett Johansson first gained attention in the world of acting after her minor roles in Fall and At Home Alone 3 in 1997. However, it wasn’t until her starring role in Whispering Horse, directed by Robert Redford, that she truly made a name for herself. Her portrayal of Grace MacLean, a teenager dealing with the aftermath of a riding accident, earned her a nomination for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress. Following this success, Johansson appeared in My Brother the Pig and starred in the music video for Mandy Moore’s hit single “Candy.” Despite the lackluster performance of her next film, Ghost World, she received critical acclaim for her breakout role and was praised for her “sensitivity and talent [that] belie her age.” She also appeared in The Man Who Wasn’t There, a dark drama by the Coen Brothers, alongside Billy Bob Thornton and Frances McDormand. In 2002, Johansson took on a role in the horror comedy Eight Legs Monster, starring alongside David Arquette and Kari Wuhrer.
Back in the year 2003, there was this amazing actress who was nominated for not just one, but two Golden Globe Awards! Can you imagine the excitement? She was recognized for her outstanding performances in both drama and comedy genres – “Girl with a Pearl Earring” and “Lost in Tokyo” respectively. It was her breakthrough role, and her co-star was none other than Bill Murray. Critics and audiences alike were blown away by her acting skills, and she even won the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival!
This talented actress went on to star in some incredible movies, including the highly acclaimed “In Good Company” directed by the Weitz brothers in 2004. And let’s not forget about her role opposite John Travolta in “A Love Song for Bobby Long” the same year, which earned her yet another Golden Globe Award nomination. Simply put, she’s a force to be reckoned with in the film industry.
Due to scheduling conflicts, she withdrew from her role in Mission Impossible 3 (2006). She then acted alongside Ewan McGregor in Invisible Island (2005), a movie that received poor reviews from American critics. However, she bounced back with her performance in Woody Allen’s Match Point (2005) and received another Golden Globe Award nomination. In May 2008, she dropped her album “Anywhere I Lay My Head”, which included covers of Tom Waits’ songs and one original composition. That same year, she starred in Frank Miller’s The Spirit (2008), Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) and played Mary Boleyn opposite Natalie Portman in The Great Lover (2008).
Ever since her debut, Scarlett Johansson has been a part of various film genres and has showcased her acting skills. She was part of the cast in the romantic comedy Waiting for Love (2009), action-packed superhero movie Iron Man 2 (2010), and the comedy-drama Mua Ca Zoo (2011). Additionally, she portrayed the original scream queen, Janet Leigh, in Hitchcock (2012). Scarlett reprised her character, Black Widow, in a series of high-grossing action films, such as The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018). In 2014, she also starred in the sci-fi action thriller Lucy, which turned out to be a box office hit. Her acting prowess has made her one of the most talented young actresses in Hollywood, with an impressive decade-long career. Further, she also played prominent roles in other films like Ghost Cover (2017) and Singles Party (2017), both of which showcased her versatility in different genres.