One of Johansson’s most iconic roles is that of Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She first appeared as the character in *Iron Man 2* (2010) and went on to reprise the role in several subsequent Marvel films, including *The Avengers* (2012), *Captain America: The Winter Soldier* (2014), and *Avengers: Endgame* (2019). Her portrayal of Black Widow has been praised for bringing depth and nuance to the character, and she became one of the highest-paid actresses in the world through her work with Marvel.
Beyond the MCU, Johansson has continued to take on diverse roles in both independent and mainstream films. She starred in *Her* (2013), where she provided the voice for an advanced AI operating system, earning critical acclaim for her performance. In *Under the Skin* (2013), she played an alien seductress, a role that further showcased her range as an actress. Her performance in *Marriage Story* (2019) earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and her role in *Jojo Rabbit* (2019) earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Scarlett Johansson has been married three times. Her first marriage was to actor Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011. She later married French journalist Romain Dauriac in 2014, with whom she has a daughter named Rose Dorothy Dauriac. The couple divorced in 2017. In 2020, Johansson married comedian and writer Colin Jost. The couple welcomed a son, Cosmo, in 2021.
Johansson is also known for her philanthropic efforts and activism. She has supported various causes, including cancer research, poverty alleviation, and women's rights. She has worked with organizations such as Oxfam, Stand Up to Cancer, and Planned Parenthood.
Scarlett Johansson’s career is marked by her ability to embody a wide range of characters, from independent films to blockbuster franchises. Her talent, dedication, and versatility have made her one of the most respected and influential actresses in Hollywood.
Beyond the MCU, Johansson has continued to take on diverse roles in both independent and mainstream films. She starred in *Her* (2013), where she provided the voice for an advanced AI operating system, earning critical acclaim for her performance. In *Under the Skin* (2013), she played an alien seductress, a role that further showcased her range as an actress. Her performance in *Marriage Story* (2019) earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and her role in *Jojo Rabbit* (2019) earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Scarlett Johansson has been married three times. Her first marriage was to actor Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011. She later married French journalist Romain Dauriac in 2014, with whom she has a daughter named Rose Dorothy Dauriac. The couple divorced in 2017. In 2020, Johansson married comedian and writer Colin Jost. The couple welcomed a son, Cosmo, in 2021.
Johansson is also known for her philanthropic efforts and activism. She has supported various causes, including cancer research, poverty alleviation, and women's rights. She has worked with organizations such as Oxfam, Stand Up to Cancer, and Planned Parenthood.
Scarlett Johansson’s career is marked by her ability to embody a wide range of characters, from independent films to blockbuster franchises. Her talent, dedication, and versatility have made her one of the most respected and influential actresses in Hollywood.
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00:00Hi friends, today I am going to introduce you to the biography of Hollywood iconic American
00:05film star Scarlett Johansson.
00:08Let's begin.
00:11Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born on November 22, 1984, in New York City, New York.
00:17She is the daughter of Carson Johansson, an architect originally from Denmark, and Melanie
00:22Sloan, a producer who comes from an Ashkenazi Jewish family from the Bronx.
00:28Scarlett has an older sister, Vanessa, who is also an actress, and a twin brother, Hunter.
00:33From a young age, Scarlett was drawn to the performing arts, and by the age of eight she
00:37was already pursuing acting.
00:40Scarlett Johansson's education played a foundational role in her journey toward becoming a renowned
00:45actress.
00:47Scarlett Johansson attended P.S. 41, an elementary school in Greenwich Village, Manhattan.
00:53Even at a young age, Johansson showed a keen interest in performing arts.
00:57Her parents recognized her talent and passion for acting and supported her pursuits from
01:01an early age.
01:04To nurture her acting aspirations, Johansson enrolled at the Professional Children's
01:08School, P.C.S., in Manhattan.
01:10P.C.S. is known for catering to young actors and performers who need a flexible academic
01:15schedule to accommodate their artistic careers.
01:18This institution has been the alma mater of many successful actors and performers.
01:23At P.C.S., Johansson received rigorous training in performing arts alongside her academic
01:29education.
01:30The school provided an environment that balanced her professional commitments with her studies,
01:34allowing her to focus on both her academic growth and acting career.
01:38Johansson's early start in the acting industry meant that she had to juggle her studies with
01:43her burgeoning career.
01:45By the time she was a teenager, she had already appeared in several films, including Manilow
01:49in 1996, The Horse Whisperer in 1998, and Ghost World 2001.
01:55Despite her busy schedule, Johansson remained committed to her education, often balancing
02:01schoolwork with film projects.
02:05After graduating from the Professional Children's School in 2002, Johansson briefly considered
02:09furthering her education at a university.
02:12With her career taking off and more significant roles coming her way, she decided to focus
02:16entirely on acting.
02:19Her decision proved to be wise, as she soon landed her breakthrough roles in Lost in Translation
02:242003 and Girl with a Pearl Earring 2003.
02:28Although Johansson did not pursue higher education in a traditional sense, she has often spoken
02:33about her commitment to continuous learning and growth.
02:36She has taken various workshops and classes to hone her craft and expand her skills, including
02:41voice training, dialect coaching, and martial arts training for her role as Black Widow
02:47in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
02:51Johansson's acting career began in earnest in the mid-1990s.
02:55Her film debut came in 1994 with the movie North, but she gained wider recognition with
02:59her performance in Manilow 1996, which earned her a nomination for the Independent Spirit
03:04Award for Best Female Lead.
03:07This was followed by notable roles in The Horse Whisperer 1998 and Ghost World 2001,
03:13the latter of which solidified her reputation as a talented young actress.
03:19Johansson's breakthrough came in 2003 with the critically acclaimed film Lost in Translation,
03:24directed by Sofia Coppola.
03:26Her portrayal of Charlotte, a young woman navigating life in Tokyo, earned her a BAFTA
03:30award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe nomination.
03:35The same year she starred in Girl with a Pearl Earring, which also brought her widespread
03:39acclaim and additional award nominations.
03:44In the following years, Johansson showcased her versatility by taking on a variety of
03:48roles in films such as Matchpoint 2005, directed by Woody Allen, The Prestige 2006, directed
03:54by Christopher Nolan, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona 2008, another Woody Allen film.
04:00Her performances in these films demonstrated her ability to tackle complex and diverse
04:05characters.
04:07One of Johansson's most iconic roles is that of Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black
04:11Widow, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe MCU.
04:16She first appeared as the character in Iron Man 2 2010, and went on to reprise the role
04:21in several subsequent Marvel films, including The Avengers 2012, Captain America The Winter
04:26Soldier 2014, and Avengers Endgame 2019.
04:31Her portrayal of Black Widow has been praised for bringing depth and nuance to the character,
04:36and she became one of the highest-paid actresses in the world through her work with Marvel.
04:41Beyond the MCU, Johansson has continued to take on diverse roles in both independent
04:46and mainstream films.
04:47She starred in her 2013, where she provided the voice for an advanced AI operating system,
04:53earning critical acclaim for her performance.
04:55In Under the Skin 2013, she played an alien seductress, a role that further showcased
05:00her range as an actress.
05:03Her performance in Marriage Story 2019 earned her nominations for the Academy Award for
05:07Best Actress, and her role in Jojo Rabbit 2019 earned her a nomination for Best Supporting
05:13Actress.
05:15Scarlett Johansson has been married three times.
05:19Her first marriage was to actor Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011.
05:23She later married French journalist Romaine Doriac in 2014, with whom she has a daughter
05:28named Rose Dorothy Doriac.
05:31The couple divorced in 2017.
05:33In 2020, Johansson married comedian and writer Colin Jost.
05:37The couple welcomed a son, Cosmo, in 2021.
05:42Johansson is also known for her philanthropic efforts in activism.
05:46She has supported various causes, including cancer research, poverty alleviation, and
05:50women's rights.
05:52She has worked with organizations such as Oxfam, Stand Up to Cancer, and Planned Parenthood.
05:59Scarlett Johansson's career is marked by her ability to embody a wide range of characters,
06:03from independent films to blockbuster franchises.
06:07Her talent, dedication, and versatility have made her one of the most respected and influential
06:11actresses in Hollywood.