It’s easy to overlook Scarlett Johansson’s youthfulness considering her lengthy career in the movie industry. She’s been making a name for herself with exceptional performances in diverse roles for about 30 years now since she was born in New York.
Johansson’s career took off after her early appearances in films such as The Horse Whisperer and Ghost World. Her breakthrough role came in Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation, which established her as a major player in the movie industry. She continued to impress with acclaimed performances in Match Point, The Prestige, Her, Under the Skin, and Marriage Story.
During an interview with Charlie Rose in 2003, Johansson discussed the difficulties of being an actor. When asked about her talent, she hesitated to answer as she found it challenging to explain how she became so skilled. She didn’t believe there was a simple answer to the question.
Johansson made light of being a self-deprecating actor and proceeded to admit that she faces constant struggles with her performances. She often questions her choices when watching scenes from her movies and wonders why certain takes were used. However, these experiences have helped Johansson evaluate her performances and improve them. Although this success comes with its own stress – a pressure to continue making great films and delivering fantastic performances.
According to Johansson, it can be quite frightening to be subjected to the high expectations and pressure of the public eye. This is why she believes that an actor’s early career provides a sense of liberation from such constraints. During this period, actors are driven to stand out and make a name for themselves. Despite her extensive experience in the industry, Johansson admits that she still faces challenges in keeping herself from becoming jaded. Every opportunity to work on and off the set is a learning experience for her. However, she also acknowledges that getting too absorbed in one’s work can cause tunnel vision, which can hinder one’s ability to see things from different perspectives.
