The actress started her career at the age of 10 and made her mark with numerous films for young audiences.
Scarlett Johansson is currently at the peak of her career in Hollywood, thanks to her portrayal of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She holds the title for the highest-paid actress of 2018. Her latest film, Avengers: Endgame, reached a whopping two billion dollars in just 11 days, making it the fastest in cinema history. Scarlett is now collaborating with Marvel to produce a standalone movie centered around the superhero character, Black Widow. The film is set to be released in 2020.
Despite the current image of seductiveness, Scarlett is praised for her innocent and pure appearance in her early roles. Born in 1984, she first acted at the age of eight in the play “Sophistry” alongside actor Ethan Hawk in Manhattan, USA. Her mother loved cinema and often took her to audition for roles when she was young. In 1994, Scarlett had her first role in the comedy film “North” directed by Rob Reiner. Photo credit: IMDB.
In 1996, Scarlett landed her first leading role in the movie Manny & Lo. She played Amanda, an older sister who is pregnant at a young age. The two run away from their foster parents’ home and go on an adventure that is both chaotic and comedic. Image: IMDB.
Experts have praised Scarlett’s successful film due to her beauty. She received the “Outstanding Lead Actress” award at the Independent Spirit Awards for her portrayal of Amanda. Image source: Pinterest.
According to Mick LaSalle, a critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, if Scarlett can maintain this level of beauty until she grows up, she will undoubtedly become a significant actress in the film industry. The image used is from Lionsgate.
Scarlett has appeared in several famous films as a supporting character such as Home Alone 3 and Fall. In 1998, she received numerous praises for her role in the psychological drama film, The Horse Whisperer. She portrayed a little girl who had an accident while riding a horse and was treated by a talented trainer. Variety wrote, “Scarlett convincingly portrays the vulnerability of her character and her pain.” The film received two Golden Globe nominations and one Oscar nomination. Image source: Pinterest.
Scarlett Johansson starred in the film “The Horse Whisperer”.
In 1999, Scarlett was awarded the “Most Promising Actress” by the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA). After experiencing initial success, she began to take her acting career more seriously. Scarlett gradually abandoned teenage roles. She shared with UrbanCinefile: “It’s really difficult to find roles that are suitable for teenagers. Adults mostly portray children and teenagers as naive and lacking depth.” Image source: Pinterest.
In 2001, Scarlett rose to fame on the internet after starring in the film Ghost World, which was based on the comic book of the same name. Despite not being a commercial success, according to PopMatter, the film attracted a large number of loyal fans. Scarlett’s youthful beauty at the age of 18 captivated comic book fans. Ghost World regularly appears in rankings of the best comic book adaptations in the early 2000s. Image: Pinterest.
In 2003, Scarlett showcased her youthful and vibrant beauty at the age of 19 in the movie Lost in Translation. She played the role of a recent college graduate who coincidentally meets an aging movie star (played by Bill Murray) in Tokyo. The two Westerners find a strange connection in an Eastern country. Image credit goes to IMDB.
The movie also marked the end of her career as a “teen” actress. Many famous newspapers such as the New York Times and Entertainment Weekly praised the female actress. This work helped Scarlett’s name become sought-after in Hollywood. The role also helped the movie star win the BAFTA award for “Outstanding Leading Actress.” Image: IMDB.
In the movie “Lost in Translation,” we see Scarlett Johansson in action.
After “Lost in Translation,” Scarlett took on more daring roles. The famous actress is known for her nude scenes and intimate moments on the big screen. She bared it all in the art film “Under the Skin” (photo) and wore a invisibility suit in “Ghost in the Shell.”
