Actress Scarlett Johansson opened up in a recent interview about how it was “socially acceptable” for young female actresses to be scrutinized for their appearance.
Ms. Johansson reflected on her experiences as a young actress breaking into Hollywood in the early 2000s in an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning.”
The “Lost in Translation” actress described the limited, stereotyped roles available to women her age such as “the other woman, the side piece, [or] the bombshell.”
The 41-year-old said there are now “much more empowering roles” for young women in 2026, compared to when she was in her 20s.
She credits New York theater for teaching her to be selective and wait for the right roles while avoiding typecasting.
The Academy Award-nominated actress made her first film appearance at 9 years old and has starred in multiple films since, including “Black Widow,” “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” and “Jojo Rabbit.”
• Juliet La Sala can be reached at jlasala@washingtontimes.com.
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