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1 May, 2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron

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In this superhero movie based on characters created by Marvel Comics, Johansson portrays Black Widow, a highly trained spy. She and her fellow avengers stop villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Co-starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner.

People were surprised that I wanted to play a comic book heroine. But I loved Iron Man, and I met with Marvel to see what was possible. I had done my research, and the Black Widow character resonated with me. She is dark and has faced death so many times that she has a deep perspective on the value of life. In the sequel, you learn more about the sadness in her past.

Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" - Teaser Trailer (OFFICIAL)

27 Apr, 2015

Scarlett Johansson interview

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Johansson appears on the The Late Show to promote her upcoming movie Avengers: Age Of Ultron. She talks about lover for Letterman and her first appearance on his show as a child.

Dave, I have to say, I am so incredibly honored to be on one of your very last shows…The first time I was on this show I was 13-years old, it was 1998 and I was so, so nervous, because for me – and still for me – coming on this show is like you’ve made it when you’re on Dave Letterman. That’s really the truth.

1 Mar, 2015

W Magazine Cover

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scarlett-johansson-march-2015-cover-1542x2004Johansson appears on the cover of the March, 2015 issue of W magazine. The actress talks about her newborn daughter, Rose Dorothy and her fascination with every aspect of show business as a child.

I wanted to do everything. When you’re a kid, they send you on a lot of commercial auditions, and I was terrible at selling things. I never got those parts. I remember crying in the subway, and my mom said, ‘Look—let’s forget it. Do something else’. And I replied, ‘No. You can’t take this away from me’.

19 Feb, 2015

Fans petition casting

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Fans of the 1989 cyberpunk manga Ghost in the Shell have been petitioning Scarlett’s casting as the Japanese cyborg heroine, Major Motoko Kusanagi, for a 2017 live-action film.
An online petition created by Julie Rodriguez has already amassed 38K signatures demanding DreamWorks Studios replace Scarlett with an Asian actress.

22 Oct, 2014

Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer

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Marvel releases the trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron, the much anticipated sequel to The Avengers, early due to the influx of faux fan trailers. Although released a week early, Marvel took to twitter jokingly blaming the early release on a comic nemesis, Hydra.

Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" - Teaser Trailer (OFFICIAL)

1 Oct, 2014

Johansson, Dauriac marry

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Johansson marries fiancé Romain Dauraic in a secret ceremony in Philipsburg, Montana. Source:

Scarlett and Romain were married in a very intimate ceremony after the birth of their daughter. They kept the wedding a big secret because they both wanted privacy.

4 Sep, 2014

Rose Dorothy is born

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Johansson and fiancé Dauriac welcome their first child—Rose Dorothy—into the world. The baby’s middle name is an homage to Johansson’s grandmother, whom she called the first Francophone in my family. Publicist Marcel Pariseau:

Mother and daughter are doing well.

25 Jul, 2014

Lucy

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In this sci-fi drama directed by Luc Besson, Johansson plays Lucy, a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal, who turns tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Co-starring Morgan Freeman,Analeigh Tipton, Choi Min-Sik and Amr Waked. Besson:

I’ve always worked with sci-fi since my first film. So it’s never very far. But I like going from Fifth Element to Joan of Arc and going from The Family to Lucy. So I like that. But what attracts me also very much as a director is the cast. To have Scarlett, who I really like — I’ve seen her on Broadway in her play. I’ve been there twice. I love Morgan Freeman. Choi Min-sik is a genius. Amr Waked is a great Egyptian actor. For a director to have this mix of characters coming from everywhere around the world, it’s so exciting, so exciting

Lucy Official International Trailer (2014) HD

Lucy

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Johansson plays Lucy, a drug mule, in this science fiction thriller written and directed by Luc Besson. Lucy is accidentally injected with a drug that causes her to access more and more of her brain, turning her into something more than human. Co-starring Morgan Freeman.

There’s so much going on inside of her. She’s having all these profound changes and realizations and these sudden “ah-ha” moments. But you still want to watch the person and see that there’s an inner life happening there.

Lucy Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Scarlett Johansson Movie HD

1 May, 2014

Glamour cover

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glamour-may-h724Johansson appears on the cover of the May 2014 issue of Glamour magazine. The cover photo was taken by Munro and styled by Sabrina Schreder. The actress talks about playing younger characters.

When I made Lost in Translation, I was 17, and now I’m 29…. I think I’ve been ‘in my early twenties’ for, like, over a decade! That’s a normal side effect of being a young actor. You’re captured in a certain time of your life, and it’s hard for people to move past that.

4 Apr, 2014

Harper’s Bazaar interview

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Johansson gives an interview to Harper’s Bazaar Magazine about her role in the film Under The Skin. 

I think the film that we made is so different from the book that it probably wouldn’t have made any difference at all if I had read it. And I didn’t want to have any kind of impression of that at all because I had to work from the script. Over a few years that Jonathan Glazer and I were having these conversations and the core of the story became stronger and the purpose was clearer in his mind and the idea of the two of us collaborating became more of a reality. I really wanted to work with Jonathan Glazer and I would give that kind of commitment anyway if I really wanted to work with somebody. When I know I want to do something and I want it, I’ll get it or I’ll at least try. But I think part of that comes from having spent 20 years in the industry and still being that kid that wants the part. To me, I always feel like that if it doesn’t work out and I don’t get the part it’s because the director and I had different ideas and that makes sense to me. Under The Skin was always open and I didn’t have to convince Jonathan.

3 Mar, 2014

Johansson, Dauriac expecting baby

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scarlett-johansson-435Johansson and her fiance Dauric are expecting their first child together. Johansson:

I’m very happy.

4 Sep, 2013

Johansson, Dauraic engaged

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Johansson and Dauraic are engaged. Dauraic proposed about a month before with a vintage Art Deco ring.

They’re engaged and very happy. I can confirm that Scarlett and Romain are engaged. They haven’t chosen a date for the wedding.

15 Oct, 2012

W Magazine cover

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1350333489_scarlett-johansson-w-cover-467Johansson appears on the cover of the 40th anniversary issue of W Magazine. She talks about how she doesn’t like turtlenecks.

Turtlenecks — they’re horrible. I tried to get into them because they are so practical, but they’re just so unfortunate. Men don’t like turtlenecks. I’ve never met a man who likes anything around his neck other than my hands.

2 May, 2012

Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Johansson receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Motion Pictures. Co-star Jeremy Renner serves as guest speaker at the ceremony.

This industry in which I was practically raised has been so impossibly kind to me. There’s never a day where I go to set and don’t thank my lucky stars to simply be a working actor.

Scarlett Johansson - Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

12 Oct, 2011

Hacker arrested

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The police arrest Johansson’s hacker, Christopher Chaney, and charge him with 26 counts of computer hacking, identity theft, and wiretapping.  He faces a maximum sentence of 121 years in federal prison. As police investigate Chaney under “Operation Hackerazzi,” they find that he is responsible for hacking into the personal accounts of others in the entertainment industry as well.

4 Sep, 2011

Nude photos leak

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Johansson’s nude photos leak on the internet, after a Florida man hacks into her phone. The FBI will investigate at the request of Johansson.