Scarlett Johansson Biography, Career, Net Worth and Relationship

Published on Nov 17, 2023 by

Scarlett Ingrid Johansson biography
Full Name Scarlett Ingrid Johansson
Nick Name ScarJo
Profession  Actress and Singer
Date of Birth November 22, 1984
Birth Place Manhattan, New York City.
Age 39 Years
School  Professional Children’s School in Manhattan
University N/A
Education Graduated from Professional Children’s School
Nationality United StatesDenmark
Eye Colour Green
Hair Colour Naturally Blonde
Figure Measurement N/A
Hobbies Singing, Dancing
Religion Jewish
Zodiac/ Star Sign Sagittarius
Gender Female
Height 5 Feet 3 inches
Weight N/A
Father’s Name Karsten Johansson
Mother’s Name Melanie Sloane 
Siblings Vanessa (sister), Adrian (brother), Hunter (twin brother), Christian (half-brother)
Marital Status Married
Husband Name Colin Jost ​(m. 2020)
Kids Rose Dauriac Cosmo Jost
Father-in-Law Name N/A
Sister-in-Law Name N/A
Mother-in-Law Name N/A
Net Worth Approx.$165 Million

Scarlett Johansson Introduction

Scarlett Ingrid Johansson biography

Scarlett Johansson, born November 22, 1984, in New York City, is an American actress and singer. She is known for her versatile acting skills, which have won her praise in many movies. These include historical dramas, thrillers, and action adventures. Scarlett became famous for playing Black Widow in the movie “Iron Man 2” in 2010. Jon Favreau directed this movie and is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her role as Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) made her very popular in superhero movies. Her journey from a young, ambitious actress to a Hollywood star is inspiring.

Scarlett Johansson Education

Scarlett Johansson went to the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan for kids who want to be artists. This school helped her learn acting when she was very young. She didn’t attend a regular college, but the school she attended was perfect for her to start her acting career. This early start in acting at a school for young artists was really important for Scarlett to become the famous actress she is today.

Scarlett Johansson’s Family and Relatives

Scarlett Johansson's Family and Relatives

Scarlett’s father, Karsten Olaf Johansson, is a Danish architect, and her mother, Melanie Sloan, is a New Yorker and producer with Ashkenazi Jewish roots. Scarlett has a diverse family, including an older sister, Vanessa, an actress; an older brother, Adrian; a twin brother, Hunter; and an older half-brother, Christian. She has dual American and Danish citizenship and identifies as Jewish. Scarlett’s family background has played a significant role in shaping her career in the arts.

Scarlett Johansson’s Personal Life

Early Relationships

Jack Antonoff (2001-2002)

Scarlett Johansson with jack antonoff

Scarlett Johansson, a famous actress, dated Jack Antonoff while studying at the Professional Children’s School. They were together for about a year, from 2001 to 2002. This was one of Scarlett’s early relationships when she was still in school.

Josh Hartnett (2004-2006)

Josh Hartnett with Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson was in a relationship with Josh Hartnett, an actor she worked with in the movie “Black Dahlia.” They started dating in 2004 and stayed together for two years until 2006. Their breakup was due to both of them having very busy work schedules. This relationship was a notable part of Scarlett’s life, as Josh was her boyfriend and a colleague in the film industry.

Marriage and Divorce

Ryan Reynolds (2007-2011)

Ryan Reynolds with Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson started dating actor Ryan Reynolds in 2007. They got engaged in 2008 and married the same year on Vancouver Island. Scarlett and Ryan were a well-known couple in Hollywood. However, their marriage didn’t last long. They decided to end their marriage and got divorced in July 2011. This part of Scarlett’s life was significant as it was not just a relationship but a marriage that was closely followed by their fans and the media. Their divorce marked an important change in both their personal lives.

Romain Dauriac (2012-2017)

Romain Dauriac with Scarlett Johansson

In 2012, Scarlett Johansson began dating Romain Dauriac, who owns a French advertising agency. They got engaged in 2013 and were married in 2014 in Montana. During their marriage, Scarlett and Romain had a daughter together. However, their relationship came to an end, and they got divorced in September 2017.

Current Relationship

Since 2017, Scarlett Johansson has been in a relationship with Colin Jost, the co-head writer of “Saturday Night Live.” They got engaged in 2019 and then married in 2020. In August 2021, Scarlett and Colin welcomed their son. This relationship has been a significant and happy part of Scarlett’s life. 

Scarlett Johansson CareerScarlett Johansson's career

Scarlett Johansson began her acting journey at nine with “North” (1994) and quickly stood out with her natural talent. Scarlett Johansson’s career took off with early roles in films like “Lost in Translation” and “Girl with a Pearl Earring”. Her transition to adult roles in “Lost in Translation” and “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (2003) earned her a BAFTA and critical praise. Her portrayal of diverse characters has won her critical acclaim and a massive fan following. 

Marvel Cinematic Universe

From 2010 to 2013, Scarlett Johansson’s career soared. She won a Tony Award for her Broadway debut in “A View from the Bridge” (2010) and joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Widow in “Iron Man 2” (2010). While her role faced mixed reviews, the film was a hit. Her role as Natasha Romanoff (the Black Widow) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe catapulted her to international fame. In 2011, she shined in “The Avengers” (2012).  Scarlett’s career is a blend of critically acclaimed performances and blockbuster hits. From 2014 to 2020, Johansson excelled with more MCU success, especially in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015). “Lucy” (2014) was another hit.

Scarlett Johansson’s Music Career

Scarlett Johansson’s music career began in 2006 with her song “Summertime.” In 2008, she released “Anywhere I Lay My Head,” mainly Tom Waits covers, featuring David Bowie and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. She collaborated with Pete Yorn on an album in 2009, which charted at number 41 in the US. Johansson also contributed to Steel Train’s 2010 album and formed a band in 2015. She reunited with Yorn for the “Apart” EP in 2018.

Scarlett Johansson Movies

Year Title Role
1994 North Laura Nelson
1995 Just Cause Katie Armstrong
1996 If Lucy Fell Emily
Manny & Lo Amanda “Manny”
1997 Fall Little Girl
Home Alone 3 Molly Pruitt
1998 The Horse Whisperer Grace MacLean
1999 My Brother the Pig Kathy Caldwell
2001 The Man Who Wasn’t There Rachel “Birdy” Abundas
Ghost World Rebecca Doppelmeyer
An American Rhapsody Suzanne Sandor (age 15)
2002 Eight Legged Freaks Ashley Parker
2003 Lost in Translation Charlotte
Girl with a Pearl Earring Griet
2004 The Perfect Score Francesca
A Love Song for Bobby Long Pursy
A Good Woman Meg Windermere
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Princess Mindy
In Good Company Alex Foreman
2005 Match Point Nola Rice
The Island Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan
2006 Scoop Sondra Pransky
The Black Dahlia Kay Lake
The Prestige Olivia Wenscombe
2007 The Nanny Diaries Annie Braddock
2008 The Other Boleyn Girl Mary Boleyn
Vicky Cristina Barcelona Cristina
The Spirit Silken Floss
2009 He’s Just Not That Into You Anna
These Vagabond Shoes
2010 Iron Man 2 Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
2011 The Whale
We Bought a Zoo Kelly Foster
2012 The Avengers Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Hitchcock Janet Leigh
2013 Don Jon Barbara Sugarman
Under the Skin Laura
Her Samantha
2014 Chef Molly
Lucy Lucy
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
2016 Captain America: Civil War
Hail, Caesar! DeeAnna Moran
The Jungle Book Kaa
Sing Ash
2017 Ghost in the Shell Major Mira Killian / Motoko Kusanagi
Rough Night Jessica “Jess” Thayer
2018 Isle of Dogs Nutmeg
Avengers: Infinity War Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
2019 Captain Marvel
Avengers: Endgame
Marriage Story Nicole Barber
Jojo Rabbit Rosie Betzler
2021 Black Widow Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Sing 2 Ash
2023 Asteroid City Midge Campbell
North Star Katherine

Scarlett Johansson TV Series

Year(s) Title Role(s) Notes
1995 The Client Jenna Halliwell Episode: “Pilot”
2004 Entourage Herself Episode: “New York”; Cameo
2005–2008 Robot Chicken Various voices 6 episodes
2006–2023 Saturday Night Live Host / Various characters 10 episodes (Host of 6 episodes)
2014 HitRecord on TV Olivia (voice) Episode: “Re: Games”

Animated short film “Two Player Game”

2021 Marvel Studios: Assembled Herself Episode: “The Making of Black Widow”

Scarlett Johansson’s Music Videos

Year Title Artist(s)
2003 “Girl with a Pearl” Truman
2006 “When the Deal Goes Down” Bob Dylan
2007 “What Goes Around… Comes Around” Justin Timberlake
2008 “Yes We Can” will. i.am
2009 “Relator” Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson
2018 “Bad Dreams”

Scarlett Johansson’s Net Worth

Net Worth Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is one of the richest actresses in Hollywood, with about $165 million to her name as of 2023. She didn’t just earn this money by acting in movies and TV shows. Scarlett also made money by singing and working with different brands. Her ability to do well in acting, singing, and working with brands has helped her build wealth. It shows how talented and successful she is in more than just acting.

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FAQ’s

Who is Scarlett Johansson?

Scarlett Johansson is an American actress and singer, born on November 22, 1984, known for her versatility in acting and singing. She gained fame as Black Widow in Marvel's Cinematic Universe.

What are some notable movies of Scarlett Johansson?

Notable movies include 'Lost in Translation,' 'The Avengers,' 'Lucy,' and her solo movie 'Black Widow' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Who is Scarlett Johansson currently married to?

Scarlett Johansson has married Colin Jost, a 'Saturday Night Live' writer, since 2020.

Does Scarlett Johansson have children?

Scarlett has two children: a daughter, Rose Dauriac, with ex-husband Romain Dauriac, and a son, Cosmo Jost, with her current husband, Colin Jost.

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