Scarlett Johansson (born November 22, 1984) is one of Hollywood's most successful stars, ranking as the second-highest-grossing actor in history with over $15.4 billion in worldwide box office, and holding a BAFTA, a Tony, and two Oscar nominations. After starting as a child actress in the 1990s, she broke through in 2003 with acclaimed roles in Lost in Translation (earning a BAFTA) and Girl with a Pearl Earring. She achieved global fame as Black Widow across eight Marvel Cinematic Universe films (2010–2021), and in 2019 made history with simultaneous Oscar nominations for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. Her career also spans Broadway (winning a Tony for A View from the Bridge in 2010), music (two albums), and recognition as one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2021 and 2025. Born in Manhattan to a Danish father and a Jewish mother of Polish-Russian descent, she holds dual US-Danish citizenship and was the world's highest-paid actress in 2018, 2019, and 2025.