Growing up on screen
Scarlett Johansson began acting as a child, with early films including North, The Horse Whisperer and Ghost World. Lost in Translation became a significant transition into adult roles and brought her the BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
Distinctive screen choices
Her and Under the Skin placed Johansson in very different kinds of science-fiction storytelling. At the same time, her portrayal of Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, became a recurring part of the Marvel films.
Drama and stage work
Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit brought acting nominations at the same Academy Awards ceremony. Johansson has also worked on Broadway, winning a Tony Award for A View from the Bridge. Her career combines voice performance, stage acting, franchise work and smaller-scale dramatic films.
Published 2026-10-30. Sources reviewed for this edition. Independent coverage of public professional activity.
