The American actress Scarlett Johansson has achieved a lot in her career. She was the highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019 and was named one of the Forbes Celebrity 100. The magazine Time also named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. The star has also won numerous awards and is a favored guest at various film premieres. Below are some of the facts about the popular star.
Born on September 16, 1988, Johansson's parents are Danish and Bronx natives. The two are separated and she attended the Professional Children's School in Manhattan. During her childhood, she auditioned for roles such as Judy Shepherd in Jumanji and Claire Colburn in Elizabethtown. In her early years, Johansson was called ScarJo, but she doesn't like it.
During the 2008 election, Johansson urged women to vote for Barack Obama. The actress also hosted a fundraiser for Scott Stringer's campaign. However, Johansson voted for Hillary Clinton and was mocked in the ad. Despite these remarks, Johansson remained dedicated to her career and has continued to promote the Democratic party. The star is the next best thing to a female politician.
In her early years, Johansson acted in commercials and was discovered by her parents. As a youngster, she started acting, including commercials, and then enrolled at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. In 2006, she appeared with Ethan Hawke in Off-Broadway production Sophistry. Later that year, she made her first major film appearance in Rob Reiner's North. In 2011, she starred in Manny & Lo, a coming-of-age comedy.
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