Scarlett Johansson reveals she is treated as “Lust object” in the Hollywood industry
- Johansson, known for her roles in “Under the Skin”
- She faced multiple roles like “the girlfriend,” “the other woman,” or a sex object.
- Despite her belief in her actor’s dignity, she felt powerless to change her situation.
Scarlett Johansson stands as one of the most prominent figures in the Hollywood film industry, but she also faced her share of struggles. Now celebrated for her performances in films like “Under the Skin”, “Jojo Rabbit”, and the action-packed Marvel Studios blockbusters, the actress recently opened up about the challenges she faced after working on the 2003 film “Lost in Translation”.
In her Vanity Fair interview, Scarlett Johansson revealed that after “Lost in Translation”, casting directors repeatedly offered her roles like “the girlfriend,” “the other woman,” or a sex object — trapping her in a cycle she couldn’t break.
The actress then shared that, at the time, she believed her dignity as an actor was at stake, but felt powerless to change her situation.
Even her representatives, who handled her career during “We Bought a Zoo”, failed to steer her away from such roles. Instead, they simply responded to the industry’s long-standing norms, accepting the way things had always worked.
According to the actress from “The Prestige”, the moment a woman wears what she wants and expresses herself freely, she suddenly finds herself thinking, “Wait, I feel like I’m being—” though she hesitated to use the word “exploited,” calling it too severe.
In case you’re unfamiliar, “Lost in Translation” features Bill Murray as a fading movie star in Tokyo, who eventually connects with Johansson’s recent college graduate character.
Scarlett Johansson revealed that Bill Murray was in a challenging situation at the time. She added that everyone on set, including the director, stayed on tenterhooks around him.
Catch Johansson in “Jurassic World Rebirth”, where she stars alongside Jonathan Bailey and others. The film is set to hit theaters on July 4, 2025.
