Scarlett Johansson | Born 1984

Scarlett Johansson was 2018’s and 2019’s highest-paid actress in the world, and she has also been featured multiple times on Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list. Her movies have grossed more than $14.3 billion worldwide, making her a high-grossing box office star.

Born and raised in Manhattan, Johansson aspired to become a Hollywood star at a young age. She appeared on stage as a child actress as well. In 1994, she landed an acting credit in the fantasy comedy North and gained early recognition for starring in Manny & Lo. The actress shifted to adult roles in the early 2000s when she appeared in Lost in Translation, winning a BAFTA Award for Best Actress. Nowadays, she receives global recognition for portraying Black Widow in the many films by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She recently starred in the movie Black Widow, which was released last month.