Scarlett Johansson claims to have been labeled as “sexual object” after “meetings and misalignments”

Scarlett Johansson claims to have been labeled as “sexual object” after “meetings and misalignments”


“I couldn’t get out of this cycle,” said the actress in an interview with “Vanity Fair”



With two Oscar nominations and shows praised in great successes, Scarlett Johansson Today it is one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood. At 40, he has works with directors such as in his curriculum such as Wes Anderson, Taika Waititi AND Christopher NolanIn addition to being one of the faces of the Marvel Film franchise. The offer of great roles, however, took time to happen.

In an interview with Vanity FairThe actress recalled the difficulty of obtaining characters who were beyond the label of “sexual object” after Meetings and misalignments2003 film directed by Sofia CoppolaWhen I was only 17 years old.

“After Meetings and misalignmentsAll the role they offered me for years was “the girl”, the “other woman”, a sexual object, and I could not leave this cycle, “he said in a long profile published by the American magazine”. I felt a little good, I think this is my identity now as an actress. “I didn’t have much what I could do.”

According to Johansson, their agents did not even filter these limiting offers, saying that “they reacted to the norm. The industry had always worked in this way”.

Despite the career impasse, the actress said that discovering her sexuality and being desired was part of her growth. “It is encouraging to thrive in who you are. We wear the clothes you want, express yourself, but suddenly you turn you and think:” I feel, I’m … ” – I don’t mean” explored “, because this is a difficult word. The term is heavy, but it’s everything, it was a type of exploration,” he reflected.

Johansson also spoke of the difficulties of playing Bill Murray In Meetings and misalignments. At the time, the ghost fighter was known for his difficult behavior in the set, having already caused problems with actresses such as Lucy Liu In The panthersof 2000. “Bill was at a complicated moment,” said the actress. “Everyone was nervous close to him, including [Sofia Coppola] And the whole team, because he had to do with … things. “

“He is a different person now, I think life made him humble,” continued Johansson, who met Murray during the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Remembering the case of inappropriate behavior of the actor on the set Be fatal Those who took the titles of 2022, the actress said that the event was “very bad”, but does not condemn her former colleague. “I know that Covid’s time was difficult for him. Life – All these things led him to be responsible for his behavior. But do you know one thing? How much can wonderful people change.”

Despite the difficulties faced during and after Meetings and misalignmentsJohansson watches the movie with pride. “I am very proud of how I shot myself. I really worked, you know? It is a great tactic to face things. Concentrating on the prize,” he said.

Johansson is preparing for the launch of two main projects in 2025: The Fenician schemeNew Wes Anderson film that will arrive in cinemas on May 29th e Jurassic World: Restartwhich opens on July 3 in Brazil.

Source: Terra

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