During a recent chat, Scarlett Johansson spilled the beans about her new flick, Asteroid City, and her groundbreaking achievement as the highest-paid actress ever. In this Wes Anderson film, Scarlett portrays a character caught up in a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet gathering amidst a time of profound worldwide transformation. When chatting about her new status as the top-earning actress, Scarlett cracked a joke about expecting a message from Samuel L. Jackson challenging the title, playfully remarking, “I can already imagine Sam [L] Jackson saying ‘No, no, no, no.’ Just you wait.”
Celebrating the remarkable achievements of her Avengers co-star, the actress, who is 38 years old, praised him by stating, “I think he’s the best, well, maybe I come in second as an actress.” She also noted that she has surpassed her fellow actor, Tom Hanks, from Star City in terms of box office success.
During her laid-back interview with CBS Mornings, Scarlett jokingly mentioned, “I might just have to bring that up,” when asked if she playfully mocks Tom Hanks about her accomplishments. Their playful back-and-forth adds a fun element to their professional relationship. Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Asteroid City, a highly awaited film set to hit limited theaters on June 16th before its nationwide debut on June 23rd. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, and Tom Hanks, the movie made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival, and new posters featuring the talented trio have been revealed, building even more excitement among viewers.
Scarlett has achieved more than just success in Asteroid City. Her portrayal of the beloved character Black Widow in Marvel’s popular films has greatly contributed to her financial triumph. In fact, Scarlett Johansson has been named the top-earning actress in the world, seeing her wealth increase by approximately $40.5 million from 2017 to 2018, and soaring even higher to a remarkable $165 million since then.
As reported by Forbes, Scarlett Johansson has claimed the title of highest-earning actress, surpassing both Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence. Her impressive success can be attributed to her performances in hit Marvel films such as Avengers: Infinity War, which grossed a staggering $2 billion globally.
In addition to her income as an actress, Scarlett has also raked in cash from brand partnerships and wise investments in the real estate market. Reports indicate that she has accumulated nearly $100 million in total earnings in recent years, highlighting her savvy financial decisions.