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Scarlett Johansson has played a crucial role in shaping the Marvel universe with her portrayal of Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow. As one of the original Avengers, she brought depth, strength, and vulnerability to the character, becoming a cornerstone in many of the MCU’s most crucial moments. From her appearances in Iron Man 2 to her leading role in the standalone Black Widow, the actress has flawlessly been part of Romanoff’s journey. But off-screen, Johansson faced a significant challenge during the pandemic when she entered a legal dispute with Disney over the release of Black Widow on Disney+, leading to a conflict over back-end compensation.
After the controversy, Johansson and Disney eventually reconciled, after the controversy but the actress remained committed to her craft and meaningful projects, not just high paychecks. This landed her a low-salary role in Asteroid City. The actress signed up for a $4000 weekly salary in Wes Anderson’s film. Asteroid City starred several A-list actors, including Tom Hanks, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Margot Robbie, Bryan Cranston, and Tilda Swinton.
The movie is set in 1995 and follows transformative events at an annual Junior Stargazers Convention. Johansson played Midge Campbell, and Anderson applauded her role. “Scarlett’s voice is so expressive and interesting. I would say it’s her greatest strength.”
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