Overview

• Johansson recalls early career roles centered on her desirability and serving male-driven narratives, a phase she found deeply unfulfilling.
• She rejected hypersexualized scripts and waited for parts with richer character arcs to align with her creative ambitions.
• Her feature directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, premiered at Cannes in May to acclaim for its focus on complex women’s stories.
• Johansson highlights a shift in Hollywood toward more nuanced female characters and increased visibility for women in leadership roles.
• She leads as Zora Bennett in Jurassic World: Rebirth, which opens July 2 and underscores her enduring presence in blockbuster cinema.