Fans have always paid a lot of attention to Scarlett Johansson because of her appearance, but the actress is much more than simply pinups and magazine covers. Johansson began her acting career at a very young age, making her screen debut in the fantasy film North at the age of nine. Johansson’s career didn’t end there; she continued to develop and grow until she was ready to strike out on her own. She first gained notoriety as a teenager in The Horse Whisperer and then as a young woman in the comic book adaptation Ghost World.
After that, Johansson began to receive accolades and attention, in part because of her work with renowned filmmakers like the Coen Brothers, Sofia Coppola, Woody Allen, Brian De Palma, Christopher Nolan, and others. Johansson was able to demonstrate to the public that she was an accomplished actress rather than just a stunning woman at last. She currently has The Avengers as her most notable role, and while this is how most fans know her, she has a much longer resume of high-caliber, award-winning roles to draw from.
Here are the top 3 roles of Scarlett Johansson.
THE FEMALE, UNDER THE SKIN
Scarlett Johansson delivered the best performance of her career in the science fiction film Under the Skin, directed by Jonathan Glazer, the same year she won over critics with her portrayal of the voice of an AI bot in the movie Her. In this 2013 movie, Scarlett Johansson plays an alien who preys on Scottish men.
MARRIAGE STORY
When she and Adam Driver played a couple going through a contentious divorce in Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story, Johansson continued to win praise for her performances in 2019. Marriage Story centers on the all-too-common tale of a relationship breaking down, and Johansson’s character, alongside Adam Driver, has multiple dramatic scenes when they disclose all the grudges they have against one another. Both performers can show their acting skills in their most authentic forms, and Johansson’s performance garnered her a nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
Jojo Rabbit
Johannsson had a successful year in 2019, garnering nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in the same year. Her performance in Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The title kid is portrayed by Roman Griffin Davis, while Scarlett Johansson plays his mother, who is concealing a Jewish girl in Nazi Germany during World War II. The humorous, risk-taking movie casts Johansson in a unique, lighthearted perspective.
