In a recent interview, Scarlett Johansson opened up about her latest film, Asteroid City, and her record-breaking success as the top-earning actress in history. In the movie directed by Wes Anderson, Scarlett plays a role in the midst of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention during a period of significant global change. When discussing her reaction to the title of highest-grossing actress, Scarlett humorously mentioned anticipating a text from Samuel L. Jackson disputing the claim, jokingly saying, “I can already hear Sam [L] Jackson saying ‘No, no, no, no.’Just you wait.”
Praising the impressive career of her fellow Avengers cast member, the 38-year-old actress complimented him by saying, “I believe he’s at the top, well maybe I’m the second best actress.” It was also mentioned that she has exceeded her co-star Tom Hanks from Asteroid City in terms of being one of the highest-grossing actors.
In a light-hearted moment during her chat with CBS Mornings, Scarlett playfully mentioned, “I might just have to bring that up,” when asked if she teases Tom Hanks about her achievements. Their friendly banter adds a fun dynamic to their working relationship. Excitement is mounting for the upcoming release of Asteroid City, a highly anticipated film hitting selected cinemas on June 16th before its nationwide debut on June 23rd. With a stellar cast that includes Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, and Tom Hanks, the movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and new posters showcasing the talented trio have been unveiled, sparking even more anticipation among fans.
Scarlett’s achievements go beyond Asteroid City. Her depiction of the iconic character Black Widow in Marvel’s hit movies has played a huge role in her financial success. In reality, Scarlett Johansson has been crowned as the highest-earning actress globally, with her wealth growing by around $40.5 million from 2017 to 2018, and skyrocketing since then to an astonishing $165 million.
According to Forbes, Scarlett Johansson has now become the top-earning actress, leaving behind Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence. Her success has been bolstered by her roles in popular Marvel movies like Avengers: Infinity War, which raked in a massive $2 billion worldwide.
Apart from her earnings from acting, Scarlett has also made money from endorsing brands and smart investments in real estate. According to Forbes, she has garnered close to $100 million in total income in the last couple of years, showcasing her shrewd business moves.
