Scarlett Johansson, who is only 27 years old, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The talented actress, best known for her role in ‘The Avengers’ and for donning the iconic catsuit, was accompanied by her co-star Jeremy Renner from the same Marvel film as she received the prestigious award. During the ceremony, Jeremy jokingly complained about the challenging experience of working with her, describing it as “tremendously awful” due to her continuously throwing him around, beating him, stepping on him, and humiliating him daily for six months with a smile on her face. Finally, he got his chance to step on her as she received her star.
If you only know Scarlett Johansson from her role in Lost in Translation, think again. She’s actually been acting since she was just 10 years old, starting with the movie North in 1994 alongside Elijah Wood. Her career continued to blossom with her roles in The Horse Whisperer (1998), Ghost World (2001), and more. She even earned a Golden Globe nomination for her work in A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004). Of course, she’s had a few missteps along the way, like Vicky Cristina Barcelona and We Bought a Zoo, but let’s not dwell on those. Overall, Scarlett Johansson’s impressive career has spanned many years and many great performances.
The actress from New York expressed gratitude towards her mother and grandmother, who served as her inspiration to become a strong, independent woman. However, she did not acknowledge anyone for her acting abilities, which may be non-existent. It takes courage to put oneself out there, and it’s commendable that she possesses good looks. Yet, her acting skills are quite dull and lifeless, lacking variation in tone and expression. Perhaps she excelled in Lost in Translation because she portrayed herself, with her understated and subtle personality.
Is it fair for her to have her own star on The Walk of Fame when big names like George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Robert DeNiro don’t have one? Even Woody Allen, who played a significant role in her career, doesn’t have a star. Is having your own star on The Walk meaningful if other industry luminaries don’t have one? Also, Mel Gibson not having a star seems reasonable at this point.