Scarlett Johansson

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Biography

Scarlett Johansson was born in New York City. Her mother, 'Melanie Sloan .

  • Aliases
  • Scarlett Ingrid Johansson
  • Primary profession
  • Actress·soundtrack·producer
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Female
  • Birth date
  • 22 November 1984
  • Place of birth
  • New York City
  • Spouses
  • Romain Dauriac
  • Education
  • Professional Children's School·Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
  • Knows language
  • English language
  • Member of
  • Democratic Party

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Received an "introducing" credit for The Horse Whisperer although this was her seventh feature film.

Attended and graduated from Professional Childrens School in Manhattan, New York City.

Granddaughter of writer Ejner Johansson.

Scarletts mother, Melanie Sloan , who is from the Bronx, is from an Ashkenazi Jewish family (from Poland, Belarus and Russia). Scarletts father, Karsten Johansson , is Danish.

Was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in June 2004.

Applied to New York Universitys Tisch School of the Arts for the fall 2003 semester, but was not accepted. The rejection allowed her to focus on her career, which blossomed soon after.

Shortly after Lost in Translation was released, she said she had a connection to older men and could not see herself dating anyone under 30. True to her word, she had a relationship with actor Benicio Del Toro , who is 17 years her senior.

Was cast as Rebecca in the comedy film Thumbsucker , but dropped out before filming commenced and was replaced by Kelli Garner.

Her father Karsten Johansson , a New York architect, and mother Melanie Sloan , her manager, now divorced, separated when she was age 13.

Campaigned for John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential Election.

Celebrated her 20th birthday at Disneyland on November 22, 2004.

Auditioned for a role in The Parent Trap , which finally went to Lindsay Lohan.

Has an older half-brother (Christian Johansson ), an older sister (Vanessa Johansson ), an older brother (Adrian Johansson ), and a younger twin brother (Hunter Johansson ).

Planned to attend Purchase University to study film.

Her older sister Vanessa Johansson is also an actress.

Prepared for her role in Lost in Translation by living on Hokkaido with then-boyfriend Faiz Ahmad.

Is three minutes older than her twin brother Hunter Johansson. She says these three minutes are the most important in her life.

Had a tonsillectomy.

First role was in a skit, during the first year of "Late Night with Conan OBrien" , at age 8. She relived this moment during an interview with Conan on July 12, 2005, twelve years later. Also in the skit was 11-year-old Melissa Claire Egan.

Ranked #9 in the 2005 FHM list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World". And was also the highest ranking new entry to the list.

Is often ranked on Maxim magazines Hot 100 Women list. She was ranked #63 in 2002, #13 in 2004, #24 in 2005, #6 in 2006, #3 in 2007, #2 in 2008, #34 in 2009, #14 in 2011, #17 in 2012, #15 in 2013 and #2 in 2014.

Director Sofia Coppola directed both Scarlett and her boyfriend Josh Hartnett , but not in the same movie. Scarlett was in Coppolas Lost in Translation and Hartnett starred in The Virgin Suicides

She donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign.

Chosen by FHM readers as "Sexiest Woman Alive" in the 2006 FHM list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".

Has a cat named Trooper and a chihuahua named Maggie.

(October 2006) Named "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire magazine.

Named #1 in FHM magazines "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement.

Was a member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 2004.

Has been named the Sexiest Celebrity of 2007 by Playboy magazine.

Is a huge fan of Woody Allen.

Was considered for the role of Susan Storm/Invisible Girl in Fantastic Four , which went to Jessica Alba.

Was offered the role of Lindsey Farris in Mission: Impossible III , which went to Keri Russell.

Was offered the role of Evey in V for Vendetta , which went to Natalie Portman.

Was offered the role of Lois Lane in Superman Returns , which went to Kate Bosworth.

Is an alumna of the Lee Strasberg Institute such as actors Frank Miranda , Mickey Rourke , Rosario Dawson , Dennis Hopper , Julia Roberts.

Ranked #12 on Forbes magazines list of the 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars.

In 2006, she was earning $2 million per year representing LOreal cosmetics.

In 2007, Forbes magazine estimated her earnings for the year at $5 million.

Supports Barack Obama.

Was ranked #1 on Entertainment Weeklys 30 Under 30 the actress list .

(March 2008) Raised money for international relief organization Oxfam by auctioning off two tickets for Hes Just Not That Into You on eBay, giving the winning bidders the opportunity to mingle with her. By January 2014, she has severed her connection with Oxfam.

(May 5, 2008) Announced her engagement to Ryan Reynolds , having been in a relationship with him since February 2007.

Was in a relationship with Josh Hartnett (2005-2007).

(September 27, 2008) Married fianc Ryan Reynolds in a quiet ceremony in Canada.

An avid fan of Tom Waits , she recorded an album comprised entirely of Tom Waits covers, titled "Anywhere I Lay My Head". The album was released on May 16, 2008, but was not widely recognized.

She says her only vice is cheese.

Replaced Brazilian Gisele Bndchen as the face of "Dolce & Gabbana" perfumes.

The French synth band The Teenagers wrote a song about her called "Starlett Johansson".

According to a poll of 5000 people conducted by Glamour magazine, Johansson was voted as having the "Worlds Sexiest Body".

Was cast as Natasha Romanoff in Iron Man 2 after Emily Blunt dropped out due to other commitments.

Has another sister named Fenan. She was adopted by Johanssons mother Melanie Sloan from Ethopia in May 2010.

In 2010, she won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play after making her Broadway debut in Arthur Miller s "A View from the Bridge".

Johansson was named by GQ (mens magazine) as "Babe of the Year" for 2010.

Her husband, Ryan Reynolds was named as the "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine during the same time that Johansson was named as "Babe of the Year" by GQ magazine.

Has been the ambassador of Moet & Chandon Champagne since 2009.

(December 14, 2010) Her husband Ryan Reynolds filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

Has appeared in advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein , LOreal and Louise Vuitton. In 2009, she was also the face of Dolce & Gabbana make-up.

In 2009, she became the face of Spanish clothing company Mango.

Ranked #7 on Ask mens top 99 "most desirable" women of 2011.

Was considered for the role of Dr. Ryan Stone in Gravity , but Sandra Bullock was cast instead.

In 2006, she signed an endorsement deal with cosmetics brand LOreal for $4,000,000.

"The Looney Tunes Show" created a character called Starlet Johansson in "The Looney Tunes Show" {Casa de Calma (#1.7)} who resembles her.

Johansson was voted as the "Worlds Most Natural Beauty" according to a UK poll.

Voted as having the "Best Breasts" in Hollywood by In Touch magazine and the "Best Female Bum" according to a British poll.

Named "Hollywoods Most Natural Beauty" by a survey of make-up artists .

Ranked #32 in the 100 Hot Girls list by FHM UK. Previously, she was ranked #23 in 2010, #13 in 2009, #6 in 2008, #5 in 2007, #3 in 2006 and #68 in 2005.

Named one of the Most Beautiful People in the World by People magazine (2007 and 2010).

Ranked #22 in Who magazines "Most Beautiful People".

Named one of the "Twenty Most Beautiful People of the Decade" by Interview magazine.

Ranked #3 in the 2009 FHM list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".

Ranked #5 in the 2008 FHM list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".

Ranked #4 Sexiest Woman in the World by the Spanish version of DT magazine.

Italian artist Francesco Clemente included a portrait of Scarlett in his deck of 78 custom-painted tarot cards, with her portrayed as the Queen of Swords.

Often ranked as having one of the "Most Beautiful Famous Faces" by "The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces From Around the World". She was ranked #42 in 2010, #71 in 2009, #72 in 2008, #34 in 2007, #43 in 2006, #39 in 2005, #37 in 2004, #45 in 2003, and #48 in 2002.

Was considered for the role of Maggie Beauford in Lawless , but Jessica Chastain was cast instead.

Auditioned for the role of Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo . However, she did not get the role because she was considered too attractive for this. Rooney Mara was cast instead.

Featured in "The Beauty Book for Brain Cancer", a 312-page coffee-table book by photographer Darren Tieste. The book features photos of celebrities, musicians and models who donated their time to bring attention to brain cancer. Scarlett Johansson was also chosen to be on the cover of the book.

In 2008, a UK-based bidder paid 20,000 British pounds on an eBay auction to benefit Oxfam, winning a pair of tickets to accompany Johansson on a 20-minute date to the world premiere of the film Hes Just Not That Into You .

Has been an ambassador for Oxfam International since 2005.

Ranked #12 in Mens Health 100 Hottest Women of All Time.

Ranked #7 on Ask mens top 99 "most desirable" women of 2012.

She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on May 2, 2012. At the ceremony were her mother Melanie Sloan , grandmother, sister Vanessa Johansson and her The Avengers co-star Jeremy Renner.

She appeared as Black Widow / Natasha Romanoff in six films: Iron Man 2 , The Avengers , Captain America: The Winter Soldier , Avengers: Age of Ultron , Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War .

Very close friends with her co-star, Chris Evans , with whom she has appeared in seven films: The Perfect Score , The Nanny Diaries , The Avengers , Captain America: The Winter Soldier , Avengers: Age of Ultron , Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War .

She appeared with Samuel L. Jackson in six films: The Spirit , Iron Man 2 , The Avengers , Captain America: The Winter Soldier , Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers: Infinity War .

Named as one of the "most desirable" famous women for 2013 by Ask mens list of the top 99 "most desirable" women.

Lives in ultra trendy Los Angeles neighborhood, Los Feliz. Giovanni Ribisi , Bo Barrett , Brad Pitt , Chris Pine , Ryan Reynolds , Mark Ruffalo , Kristen Stuart , Michael Cera and Robert Pattinson are among the other actors who also call Los Feliz home.

She recorded the single "Before My Time" to the documentary Chasing Ice and the song was eventually nominated for Best Original Song at The Oscars . Subsequently, she was approached to perform the song at the show, but was prevented to do so, due to her commitments with "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway.

Was romantically involved with Jack Antonoff of indie/folk band, Steel Train. The songs, "Better Love", "2 OClock", "I Feel Weird" and "Dig", all contain references to Scarlett.

Auditioned for the roles of Judy Shepherd in Jumanji and Claire Colburn in Elizabethtown . Both roles went to Kirsten Dunst instead.

Ex-girlfriend of Jared Leto (2004-2005).

Dislikes the nickname "ScarJo" that is commonly used by the media in reference to her.

Along with her siblings, attended the Junior School at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre as a young actor taking classes in acting, singing and dancing.

(August 2014) Mr. Skin ranked her nude scenes from Under the Skin (2013/I) at #1 on their list of "The Top 150 Greatest Celebrity Nude Scenes of All Time".

Her great-uncle, 1st Lt Philip Schlamberg, US Army Air Force, was a P-51 Mustang pilot with the 15th Fighter Group at Iwo Jima in World War II and died over Japan on August 14, 1945, the day the Japanese surrendered.

Suffers from a morbid fear of birds (ornithophobia) and cockroaches (katsaridaphobia).

Had to have several stunt doubles whilst filming Avengers: Age of Ultron due to her pregnancy.

Is the first woman to play Kaa the python, in The Jungle Book .

Her favorite movie is the comedy film Auntie Mame .

Has appeared on screen with Chris Evans more than any other leading man thus far.

Highest-grossing actress of all time and 10th highest grossing actor of all time, bringing in $3.327 billion to the box office. In 2016 alone, she added $1.2 billion to that record which can possibly move her up to the top three highest grossing actors of all time. She was the highest grossing actor of the year.

Twice chosen as the Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine.

Has a daughter, Rose Dorothy Dauriac (b. 2014), with her ex-second husband Romain Dauriac.

(March 7, 2017) Filed for divorce from her second husband of 2 years Romain Dauriac following the separation since last summer.

Is the only actress to play an alien ( Under the Skin (2013/I) ), a snake ( The Jungle Book ), and a robot ( Ghost in the Shell ).

Funko manufactured and released POP! action figures of Scarlett Johanssons character Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and The Major from Ghost in the Shell .

She learned on the program "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." that her maternal great-grandfathers brother, Mosze Szlamberg, was killed in the Holocaust in Poland, along with at least two of his children, Zlata and Mandlit.

Auditioned for the role of Fantine in Les Misrables , which went to Anne Hathaway.

Quotes

[on why she was glad that the drama,Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) was a small foreign production],It would be hellish to have the pressure of putting on a Hollywood,ending or putting in a scene where Vermeer sees Griet washing her,breasts.

I always check in the mirror to make sure nothing is see-through.

I have a lot of actor friends who worked with their parents closely and,have had really horrible experiences. They end up suing or being,emancipated. The wonderful thing about my mom [who is also her manager],is that she completely respects my creative weirdness and supports any,decision I make.

As long as people keep buying tabloids, they will keep harassing people,in the public eye. They will make up stories.

What I respect most in people is naturalness and authenticity. I like to,be able to see into their soul. I aspire to being a truthful person.

I am very independent. I can look after myself but I still need a lot of,love and care.

Do I ever get nervous about this, right now, being the pinnacle of my,career? Yeah, I do. At the end of (filming) every movie I think, "Wow -,this is the last one! Nice working with you. ".

[on winning a Tony Award] Being welcomed into this community has been a,dream come true for me. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be,on Broadway, and here I am.

[on being the face of Moet & Chandon Champagne] I am honored to have,been chosen as their ambassador and to make history with the brand, as,the first celebrity face of champagne.

[on her 2011 photo shoot for Mango clothing] Yes, it has been great,working with Mango. I loved working with the whole team - I think,between Mario, the makeup and hairdressing teams and the stylist, we,have created something special.

I grew up in a household that was very politically conscious. . . it was,just understood that it was important, that it was our responsibility.

There are plenty of moments on stage where you think, "If one of my,boobs just fell out right now. . . ",I was always terrible at commercials because my voice was so deep. At,the age of 9, I sounded like a whiskey-drinking, chain-smoking fool.

I try to stay fit and eat healthily, but I am not anxious to starve myself and become unnaturally thin. I don’t find that look attractive on women and I don’t want to become part of that trend. It’s unhealthy and it puts too much pressure on women in general who are being fed this image of the ideal, which it is not. I think America has become obsessed with dieting rather than focusing on eating well, exercising and living a healthy life. I also think that being ultra-thin is not sexy at all. Women shouldn’t be forced to conform to unrealistic and unhealthy body images that the media promote. I don’t need to be skinny to be sexy.

I still eat a burger at a counter with ketchup dripping down my face.

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