Scarlett Johansson is known for her captivating performances and unique voice, but her journey to success wasn’t always smooth.
In an interview with Interview magazine, the 28-year-old actress opened up about her early struggles and path to stardom.
Johansson shared that her deep voice hindered her chances of landing commercial roles as a child. She explained that at nine years old, her voice was much more profound than expected, earning her comparisons to a whiskey-drinking, chain-smoking adult.
“I was always terrible at commercials because my voice was so deep,” she revealed. “At the age of nine, I sounded like a whiskey-drinking, chain-smoking fool. Wasn’t going to sell Jell-O with that voice.”
Despite her voice’s distinctiveness, Johansson faced rejection when she first tried to enter the entertainment industry. A talent agent, recommended by her older brother’s classmate, dismissed her after one audition.
Johansson recalls being devastated, saying, “I thought it was the end of my career… and that’s when I realized that by crying, I could get whatever I wanted.”
Fortunately, Johansson eventually found her niche in acting. The New York-born actress described herself as a “big song-and-dance type of kid,” often improvising and embracing jazz hands. Her unique talent led to roles in major films, earning her a loyal fanbase.
As Johansson’s career blossomed, she balanced her professional and personal life. She shared that even though theater work is intense, with eight shows a week, she makes time for her loved ones.
“I would perish if I couldn’t meet my boyfriend for dinner afterward, or meet a couple of friends for drinks, or get up the next day and go to the gym, see my dad, or just do those everyday things,” Johansson noted.
In her latest project, Johansson worked with director Darren Aronofsky for a sultry photo shoot in Interview magazine.
The photos reflect Johansson’s versatility and confidence as she continues to captivate audiences with her performances on screen and on stage.
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