Scarlett Johansson Reveals the Constant Struggle She Deals With

Scarlett Johansson first drew attention as a young actress in films like The Horse Whisperer and Ghost World, but it was her role in Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation that really made her a star. That performance showed the world she could bring a quiet, powerful depth to her characters, something that has carried through her entire career.

Since then, she has built a diverse filmography, starring in dramas like Marriage Story and Her, as well as science fiction films such as Under the Skin. Johansson has earned a reputation for making every character feel real and relatable, no matter how unusual the story or setting.

Even with all her success, Johansson admits that she faces ongoing struggles with her work. In an interview with Charlie Rose, she explained that she often looks back at her performances and questions herself. “I constantly struggle with my own work,” she said. “I’ll watch a scene and think, why did I do that? Why was that take chosen?”

Johansson describes this self-critique as both exhausting and essential. She believes that analyzing her own choices helps her grow as an actor, keeping her honest and engaged with every project.

She also acknowledged the pressure that comes with fame. “The higher your profile gets, the more people expect you to be fantastic all the time,” she said, reflecting on how success brings both opportunity and burden.

She contrasts that pressure with the early days of her career, when she was simply focused on being noticed. Over the years, she has learned to stay present and avoid getting trapped in the same patterns. She explained that she constantly tries to step outside of her own perspective to approach her work with a fresh mind.

This year, Johansson is taking on a mix of high-profile acting and directing projects. She recently starred in Jurassic World Rebirth as a covert operations expert leading a mission to secure genetic material from some of the world’s most dangerous dinosaurs. She shares the screen with Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, adding another major blockbuster to her career.

Off-camera, Johansson is making waves as a director. Her debut, Eleanor the Great, follows a 90-year-old woman rebuilding her life after the death of her best friend in New York City. The film stars June Squibb and Chiwetel Ejiofor and has been earning praise at international film festivals for Johansson’s sensitive and assured approach.

On television, Johansson is set to star in and executive produce the Prime Video limited series Just Cause, based on John Katzenbach’s novel. The show continues her pattern of choosing projects that challenge her creatively while expanding her work behind the camera.

Even with all these projects, Johansson remains candid about the ongoing internal challenges she faces. “I think the struggle is what keeps me learning,” she said. Her commitment to growth and honesty in her work has made her one of the most respected and versatile actors of her generation.

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