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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Scarlett Johansson reveals what it was like being labelled a ‘s*x object' after Bill Murray starrer Lost in Translation: 'I couldn't get out of the cycle'
Scarlett Johansson , best known for her roles as Black Widow in the Marvel films, as well as Under the Skin, Jojo Rabbit , Lucy, and Marriage Story, has faced her share of struggles in the film industry. The actress recently got candid in an interview, opening up about her early days in cinema, her breakthrough with Lost in Translation , and everything that followed. Scarlett Johansson reflects on life as a young actress in Hollywood In her latest interview with Vanity Fair, the Jojo Rabbit star opened up about what it was like navigating Hollywood as a young actress. She spoke extensively about the type of roles she was repeatedly offered after the success of Lost in Translation. "After Lost in Translation, every role that I was offered for years was 'the girlfriend', 'the other woman', or a sex object — I couldn't get out of the cycle," she revealed. Speaking about her frustrations, Johansson explained that despite the roles affecting her sense of dignity, she felt powerless to change the situation. She also said her team didn't intervene. 'They were just going along with the norm. The industry had worked like that forever,' she said. Johansson recalls filming Lost in Translation and working with Bill Murray Johansson also reflected on her time shooting Lost in Translation in Tokyo at the age of 17. She shared that it was the last time her mother accompanied her on a film set. Speaking about working with director Sofia Coppola and co-star Bill Murray , Johansson said Murray was in a difficult place during filming. 'Bill was in a hard place. Everybody was on tenterhooks around him, including our director and the full crew, because he was dealing with his… stuff,' she said. Johansson mentioned that she later ran into Murray at the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary and felt that life had humbled him. Addressing the misconduct allegations against the Groundhog Day actor, she remarked, 'Certainly, yes—that was really bad, but I also know COVID was a hard thing for him. Life—all these things have led up to him being held accountable for that kind of behaviour. But you know what? How wonderful that people can change.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Scarlett Johansson Reveals Being Eyed as ‘Sex Object' Repeatedly After Lost in Translation Role With Bill Murray; Here's Why
Scarlett Johansson is one of the most prominent names in the Hollywood film industry. But she had her struggling days as well. The actress who is now hailed for her work in outings such as Under the Skin, Jojo Rabbit, as well as the action-packed Marvel Studios films, recently spilled the tea about her hard time after working on the 2006 film Lost in Translation. In her Vanity Fair interview, Scarlett Johansson stated, "After 'Lost in Translation,' every role that I was offered for years was 'the girlfriend,' 'the other woman,' a sex object — I couldn't get out of the cycle." The actress then went on to state that back then, she felt it was her dignity now as an actor, also thinking that she couldn't do much about what was going on with her. Even her representatives did not help the actress from We Bought a Zoo back then to avoid such roles, and were simply reacting "to the norm. The industry worked like that forever." As per the actress from The Prestige, once an actress puts on clothes that she wants, once she simply expresses herself and then she "suddenly turn around and you're like, 'Wait, I feel like I'm being' — I don't want to say exploited because it's such a severe word." In case you don't know, Lost in Translation stars Bill Murray, who played the character of a fading movie star in Tokyo. He is soon shown to befriend Johansson's college graduate. Talking about her co-star, Scarlett Johansson stated that Bill Murray was in a challenging situation back then. She then went on to add that all the people on set, including the director, were "on tenterhooks around him." Catch Johansson in Jurassic World Rebirth. The actress will be seen acting alongside Jonathan Bailey and more. Jurassic World Rebirth is set to release on July 4, 2025.
News18
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Scarlett Johansson CRIED After Reading This Script: 'It Almost Never Happens'
Last Updated: Scarlett Johansson is stepping behind the camera as she takes on the role of director for the upcoming drama. Scarlett Johansson was moved to tears by the script for 'Eleanor The Great'. The 40-year-old actress is stepping behind the camera as she takes on the role of director for the upcoming drama – which follows a year-old Floridian woman (June Squibb ) as she forms an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old student (Erin Kellyman) in New York City – and could see a 'great possibility" in the emotional screenplay that reminded her of films made in decades gone by. She told Deadline: 'When I read it, I cried, and that almost never happens. 'Sometimes you'll read a script that's really moving. When I read 'Jojo Rabbit', I cried. Sometimes a script will move you like that, which is extraordinary. 'I could see there was a great possibility in it," she continues. 'I thought, 'Oh, actually, I think I could tell this story.' It reminded me so much of independent film from the mid to late '90s. I was a kid of the '90s. I was working in independent film at that time, and I watched a lot of movies in that period of time that were throughout the '90s into the early aughts, like 'Crossing Delancey' and movies like that I loved as a kid. Richard LaGravenese made a great movie called Living Out Loud, and then certain Woody Allen movies from that period of time, too, that are films that I gravitate toward as just a fan." The 'Black Widow' star then recalled that she had been put on such a tight schedule to get the film made but felt 'so lucky" when two major production compies got involved. She said: 'I got the script in August, and I was like, 'We have to make it this winter.' That was very stressful, like crazy, crazy stressful. It fell apart a thousand different times. 'I don't want to say I'm a film snob, but I love Sony Pictures Classics. The idea of working with TriStar was amazing, it was perfect." 'I couldn't have asked for better partners than Sony Pictures Classics and TriStar. Nicole Brown, our executive at TriStar, is incredible, a dream executive. I was lucky." First Published:
Perth Now
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Scarlett Johansson moved to tears by the script for Eleanor The Great
Scarlett Johansson was moved to tears by the script for 'Eleanor The Great'. The 40-year-old actress is stepping behind the camera as she takes on the role of director for the upcoming drama - which follows a year-old Floridian woman (June Squibb ) as she forms an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old student (Erin Kellyman) in New York City - and could see a "great possibility" in the emotional screenplay that reminded her of films made in decades gone by. She told Deadline: "When I read it, I cried, and that almost never happens. "Sometimes you'll read a script that's really moving. When I read 'Jojo Rabbit', I cried. Sometimes a script will move you like that, which is extraordinary. "I could see there was a great possibility in it,' she continues. 'I thought, 'Oh, actually, I think I could tell this story.' It reminded me so much of independent film from the mid to late '90s. I was a kid of the '90s. I was working in independent film at that time, and I watched a lot of movies in that period of time that were throughout the '90s into the early aughts, like 'Crossing Delancey' and movies like that I loved as a kid. Richard LaGravenese made a great movie called Living Out Loud, and then certain Woody Allen movies from that period of time, too, that are films that I gravitate toward as just a fan." The 'Black Widow' recalled that she had been put on such a tight schedule to get the film made but felt "so lucky" when two major production compies got involved. She said: "I got the script in August, and I was like, 'We have to make it this winter.' That was very stressful, like crazy, crazy stressful. It fell apart a thousand different times. "I don't want to say I'm a film snob, but I love Sony Pictures Classics. "The idea of working with TriStar was amazing, it was perfect "I couldn't have asked for better partners than Sony Pictures Classics and TriStar. Nicole Brown, our executive at TriStar, is incredible, a dream executive. I was lucky."
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jojo Rabbit's child star looks unrecognisable six years on from acclaimed film debut that shot him to fame
Jojo Rabbit's child star Roman Griffin Davis looks unrecognisable six years on from his acclaimed film debut that shot him to fame. The 18-year-old is arguably best known for played Johannes "Jojo" Betzler in satirical drama film, directed by Taika Waititi, back in 2019. The movie is adapted from author Christine Leunen's 2008 novel Caging Skies. 'Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic,' the synopsis reads. 'Aided only by his imaginary friend - Adolf Hitler - Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.' Roman plays the protagonist in the movie and starred in JoJo Rabbit when he was just 12. But now, six years on, the star recently turned 18 and looks worlds apart from the youngster he once was. Sharing some snaps of himself on Instagram, he wrote: 'It's my 18th! Thank you mum thank you Dad! 'I'm very happy to be here.' Many rushed to share their birthday wishes, but others shared their shock at how grown up he looks. One said in the comments section: 'Oh wow that's a long way after Jojo Rabbit.' 'Stop growing up!' 'You grew bro.' 'CANT BELIEVE HOW TIME FLIES.' 'Jojo's all grown up.' 'When did you grow up so much???' Roman was joined by Thomasin McKenzie, Taika Waititi, Rebel Wilson, Stephen Merchant, Alfie Allen, Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson. The young star was also nominated and won a number of awards for the role. He received the gong for Best Young Performer at the 2020's Critics' Choice Awards. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild. The 1 hour and 48 minute film became a huge hit back in 2019. It has received 80% on the Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as 94% on the Popcornmeter. Many rushed to the critics site to share their thoughts on the movie. One said: 'This is a good film. it explores a touchy subject in with both reverence and humor. Very strong execution of an interesting story.' 'It was emotional with a mix of comedy and sadness.' 'Sbsolute must see!!!' 'A crazy comedy film with a tough drama, simply a perfect film, I cried in the scene with the mother hanging, it was tough.' 'It's a comedy. It's a satire. It's a drama. It's a war story. It's a love story. It's... brilliant.' Since JoJo Rabbit, the young actor has appeared in a number of other films. He played Art in black comedy Silent Night back in 2021. The star has also taken on the voice of Walter Dickens in The King of Kings and another role in The Long Walk.
