10 Best Actors Working Today
6. Scarlett Johansson
From Ghost World to Ghost in The Shell, Scarlett Johansson has become one of the biggest names in Hollywood working today.
Most notably, Johanssan has gained fame for playing super-spy turned superhero Black Widow within the Marvel's blockbuster franchise. Part of what's made this series so successful is the bond created between its cast of characters, and in last year's Avengers: Endgame Johansson tugged at the heartstrings of countless fans in a moment of selfless self-sacrifice. Who says blockbusters can't be emotional?
However, despite her starring in one of the biggest films of all time, Johansson frequently shines brightest in indie projects - Her and Under The Skin being two massive examples.
Last year alone she starred in Taika Waititi's Oscar-winning comedy Jojo Rabbit and bitter-sweet Netflix drama Marriage Story. In the former she plays Jojo's mother, Rosie, whose jovial humour and tenderness generated a large part of the film's heart. In the latter, she was Nicole, an aspiring actor going through a difficult divorce in a triumphant, powerhouse performance.
While completely different roles, both of these performances have earned her her only two Oscar nominations to date.
Johansson hits our screens again as Black Widow in the hero's highly-anticipated solo blockbuster in May.