Overview

• Scarlett Johansson described Bill Murray as a 'different person' and 'humbled' by life in a Vanity Fair interview published in June 2025.
• Johansson confirmed her comments referred to Murray's 2022 misconduct allegations involving a masked kiss with a female crew member on the set of 'Being Mortal.'
• The misconduct incident led to an internal investigation, a settlement of over $100,000, and the indefinite suspension of the film's production by Searchlight Pictures.
• Murray, in an April 2025 New York Times interview, admitted to the incident, expressed regret, and stated he has learned new boundaries, saying, 'You can teach an old dog new tricks.'
• Johansson noted that Murray's behavior was shaped by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and other life events, emphasizing the possibility of personal change.