Scarlett Johansson Hot from Marvel’s Black Widow (fondly called Scar Jo), is arguably one of the most celebrated actresses on the planet – a Hollywood sensation. She started her acting career in 1994 and has appeared in several films, working with other celebrated actors and movie directors in the industry.
Although she is loved and celebrated by millions of people around the world, it is possible that some of her fans only know so much or very little about her. In this article, we will highlight some of the most impressive known facts about the ‘Black Widow.’
- Scarlett Johansson Hot Has a Twin Brother
Scarlet’s twin brother is Hunter Johansson, and between them, she is the eldest with just 3 minutes difference, automatically making her a big sister to Hunter. What Hunter does exactly has always been a big mystery debated far and wide, even up until the present day. Although he once appeared in Manny & Lo, a comedy-drama film, it is certain that Hunter is no longer into acting. In 2008 he was spotted working on US former President Barrack Obama’s campaign, so rumor has it that he is now into politics.
- Scarlet’s Mom Used to be Her Manager
Scarlet Johansson Hot’s career began at the age of 9. Because Hollywood is a robust filmmaking industry, the majority of child actors are often supported by their parents, who assume the manager role. Some even go to great lengths to support their child. As such, the term ‘momager’ or ‘mom manager’ has become a part of pop culture. The person who brought this term to the spotlight is Kris Jenner. She’s the mom and manager of the Kardashian family. At the early stage of Scarlet Johansson Hot’s career, her mom, Melanie Sloan, was her manager.
- She’s Been Recognized as the Sexiest Woman Alive Twice
On two occasions, scarlet Johansson Hot has been named the sexiest woman alive. However, some well-recognized media outlets have failed to acknowledge this recognition over the years, the likes of FHM and Men’s Health. According to some, she’s the modern-day Marilyn Monroe (the blonde bombshell). She has also appeared on the covers of several Playboy Magazines.
Scarlet Johansson Hot once appeared naked alongside Keira Knightley in Annie Leibovitz’s Vanity Fair shoot. As of then, she was only 21, while Keira was 20. Of course, she was so pretty even Madame Tussaud couldn’t resist the urge to replicate her likeness in a wax statue that can be sited in New York. Another wax statue of scarlet Johansson Hot resides in Madame Tussauds wax museum in Delhi, India.
- Scarlet’s First Movies Were All Box Office Failures
As a child and teenager during her early career days, Scarlet Johansson Hot was mostly given minor roles to play. Some of these films turned out to be flops. An example is the black comedy ‘Ghost World,’ which was directed by Terry Zwigoff and starred Steve Buscemi and Thora Birch. Scarlet embodied the character ‘Rebecca,’ a distrustful outcast who lives in a small town and must endure life after graduating from high school. According to Terry Zwigoff, she was unique and eccentric and, as such suitable for the role. To cut the story short, Ghost World was a commercial failure. Out of a $7 million budget, the movie made exactly $8.7 million in total. However, it gained an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and achieved cult status.
Some of Scarlet’s fans believe that ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ and ‘Lost in Translation’ made her famous as a talented entertainer because they were both commercially successful, whereas it was Ghost World. Both movies yielded a whooping sum of $31.4 million ($10 million budget) and $118.7 million ($4 million budget), respectively.
- She’s the World’s Highest Paid TV Actress
Being the highest-paid actress in the world shouldn’t come as a surprise. Scarlet Johansson Hot is incredibly hard-working and talented. She has made her way into the Forbes list as the most-paid TV actress alive, dethroning Emma Stone. According to Forbes Magazine, playing the heroine role in Marvel’s Black Widow (her most lucrative role to date) last year led to an increase in her net worth, adding around $26 million. Scarlett’s increase in net worth was a result of Marvel’s popularity, especially after Avengers: Infinity War was released, which grossed $2 billion in revenue at that time. Well, it seems the most profitable business so far is being a superhero.
Scarlett Johansson Hot has made a tremendous impact on the filmmaking industry. All of her movies put together have generated over $3.3 billion, making her the 10th highest-grossing female movie star of all time. The movie industry isn’t the only source of scarlet’s wealth. She is in collaboration with some of the most popular brands, the likes of L’0real, Louise Whittle, and also Calvin Klein. Scarlett used to be the brand ambassador for Moet and Chandon and the face of Dolce & Gabbana.
- Scarlett Johansson Hot was Rejected from Film School
At the age of fourteen, Scarlett Johansson was rejected from film school. Even as an adult, she was denied entry into the Tisch School of Arts, New York. She was also denied the opportunity to play Lisbeth Salander in the movie ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ simply because she was too beautiful.
In recent years, child actors in Hollywood have spoken out about the challenges of maintaining the spotlight in the industry while growing up. In some cases, growing into an adult even made matters worse. Scarlett Johansson Hot is quite remarkable for staying ambitious even in the face of such challenges.
- Her Nude Photos Got Leaked on the Internet
Being famous, wealthy, and recognized as one of the sexiest woman alive have its peaks and downsides. Aside from being loved and followed by fans and paparazzi, Scarlett Johansson has also attracted people with bad intentions. Her cell phone was hacked, and her naked photos were leaked on the internet in 2011. These photos exposed almost everything as they were meant for her then-husband eyes only. These photos were posted on several celebrity gossip websites.
Following an investigation from the FBI, the perpetrator was caught and sentenced to 10 years in prison. His name is Christopher Cheney. He was ordered by the court to pay a damage fee of $66 thousand to Scarlett Johansson Hot. When Scarlett finally spoke out about how she felt, she said she was devastated and shocked and also advised other celebrities to be cautious.
- She’s had to Deal with Criticism from the LGBT Community
Scarlet Johansson was supposed to play the role of Dante Gill in Rub and Tug but later backed down due to the continuous backlash from the LGBT community. The reason behind the criticism was the idea of a cisgender actress taking on a trans role while transgender actors were not given the opportunity in mainstream media. Jamie Clayton, who is a transgender actress, was also in support of the criticism.
Before backing down from the role, Scarlett pointed out other actors who had in the past played a similar role without receiving such criticism from the community. However, this was the second time she’s had such an experience. The first was with ‘Ghost in the Shell’ which was directed by Rupert Sanders, then, it was a case of Hollywood “Whitewashing.”
- It Cost Around $40,000 to Go On a Date with Her
In 2010, Scarlett Johansson auctioned herself off for a good cause (charity) on eBay. The bid for a date with the sexiest woman on the planet ended at $40,000. She and the lucky winner were to attend the red carpet premiere of her then-upcoming movie called ‘He’s Just Not That Into You .’The most expensive item on the auction list was, of course, a chance to go on a date with Scarlett Johansson Hot, and the winning bid went to the Oxfam relief organization. According to Oxfam.org, the organization is focused on finding a long-lasting solution to injustice and poverty.
Bear in mind this was in 2010. Due to the increase in fame and popularity, it should cost way more to go on a date with Scarlett Johansson Hot.
- Scarlett has Received 80 Nominations and has won 23 Awards
These are all impressive achievements for the Manhattan-born actress. Her first big recognition was that of the British Academy Film Awards as Best Actress in ‘Lost in Translation’ 2003. After her debut on Broadway with ‘A View from the Bridge,’ which was written by Arthur Miller, she also won a Tony Award as the Best Featured Actress. In 2010, the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Stage Debut Performance was also presented to her. She was also nominated as ‘Outstanding Featured Actress’ for the Drama Desk Award.
Scarlett Johansson Hot once won the MTV Movie Award for staging the best fight with other co-stars in the avengers. This is a big deal because they were up against other veteran actors like Ola Repace vs. Daniel Craig – in Skyfall and Tom Hardy vs. Christian Bale – in the Dark Knight Rises. She arrived at the scene in a coral jumpsuit, looking like she was ready to stage a fight. The then Avengers movie (2012) became the first Marvel production to ever hit a billion dollars in revenue at the box office. Scarlett Johansson has been nominated 80 times, 4 of which were Oscars.
- She Hopes to Someday Get into Politics
In January 2017, Scarlett Johansson Hot stated that she’s always been interested in local politics and is considering picking up a role in the future if she can afford to spare some time away from her career and family. In the past, she was one of Hollywood’s prominent supporters of former US President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton’s campaigns. And as earlier mentioned, her twin brother, Hunter Johansson, worked for Obama’s presidential campaign.
Scarlett also claimed to have a relationship with Barack Obama, the former president of the United States in a speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. This speech gained the attraction of politico.com and other mainstream media with titles speculating she has a crush on the then-president, stating there was more to it than just being friends. Obama’s reaction to her claims quickly dismissed such speculations as he cleared the air in a statement, saying the only email he sent was to thank her for her contribution to his campaign.
- Scarlett’s Lips Once Inspired a Song Written by Katy Perry
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as a study of 560 plastic surgeons revealed Scarlett has one of the most attractive pouts the world has ever seen. Other celebrities such as Rosie Whiteley belong to this category. The symmetry of her lips is responsible for this recognition – the upper lip is thicker than the one below. Katy Perry also had a hard time resisting her lips. In her hit song, she confessed to kissing a girl after seeing a photo of Scarlett Johansson Hot in a magazine.
- She’s Liberal & Vocal about Social Problems
Although Scarlett is quite good at keeping her private life private, her recent divorce brought certain details to the spotlight. She turned out to be the breadwinner of the family after her daughter (Rose Dorothy) was born. This proves that Scarlett Johansson Hot does not believe in what’s known as ‘the social norm’ or society’s traditional roles. She’s also a victim of sexism in the film industry as far as Hollywood gender pay criticism goes. Even with that, she remains extremely ambitious.
She has also identified with Natalie Portman, Emma Watson, and other prominent actresses in advocating for the TIME’S UP movement – a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to supporting victims of sexual harassment. The Me Too movement and the Weinstein Effect were the inspiration for this organization which was founded by a handful of Hollywood celebrities on January 1, 2018. The TIME’S UP movement has raised a total of $24 million in donations as of January 2020.
- Her Home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles Cost $3.88 Million
Between Silver Lake and Hollywood is a $4 million home that belongs to the movie star. This neighborhood is quite popular and filled with celebrities alike. Her home is a 3,500-square-foot mansion that boasts a sky-lit bathroom and a swimming pool. It also has two stories with spacy windows and a secured private gate, alongside two and a half bathrooms, four full and well-equipped bathrooms, and four bedrooms. Both the outdoors and indoors of this property provide enough space for comfort, a space befitting of a superstar. According to Lover Property, her home was first constructed during the 1940s and was renovated decades before she acquired the property for $3.88 million. This property also offers a view of the Hollywood sign.
Aside from being a movie star, Scarlett Johansson Hot is also a real estate tycoon. She owns a handful of landed properties, one of which is an Ivy house in Palisades, New York. This area is a well-known paradise for celebrities as it is filled with green areas and has proximity to New York City. Other celebrities such as Diane Sawyer, Bill Murray, Angelina Jolie, and Uma Thurman are among the handful of celebrities who live here. Her Ivy house was purchased for $4 million after bagging $56 million from being the main character in Marvel’s Black Widow. It is a 4000 square feet mansion with stunning views of the Hudson River, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, an adjacent cabana house, and a pool.
- Scarlet Johansson Hot Has Divorced Twice
The well-celebrated veteran actress has done so well in keeping her love life a secret. However, the news of divorce (not once, but twice) is too big to go unnoticed. Up till today, not very much is known about her two failed marriages, although being in the spotlight has made it difficult to hide every detail. At age 23, she married her first husband (Reynolds), who was then 31 years of age. After the divorce, they both sold their home in Hollywood, which cost around $3.65 million. In a statement, Scarlet Johansson Hot made it clear that they were so competitive and similar in their careers that it became difficult for them to maintain a normal and stable relationship.
Romain Duryea is a French Journalist and was the second husband to Scarlett Johansson Hot. Again, very little is known about their divorce, only that their marriage lasted for two years. Ever since the divorce, Scarlett has not uttered a word about it, at least not publicly. However, rumor has it that her ex-husband received $20 million from Scarlett, and they are currently co-parenting their daughter after going through a heated court battle for custody. The heated custody battle was because Scarlet was rooting for their daughter to live with her, while Roman Duryea wanted her to relocate to France with him. Scarlett Johansson was living in New York at the time.