Scarlett Johansson Opens Up About Struggles with Early Career Typecasting

Actress Scarlett Johansson recently revealed that she felt pressured to portray sexualized characters in her late teens, describing how she was steered towards being a “bombshell” during the early stages of her career.

Speaking on the podcast “Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi,” Johansson expressed her discomfort with being pigeonholed into roles that emphasized her physical appearance rather than her talent.

Recalling her experience, Johansson shared that she often found herself cast as the seductive other woman or the object of desire, feeling trapped in a narrow portrayal.

However, her breakthrough role as Black Widow in “Iron Man 2” marked a turning point in how she was perceived in the industry.

Looking back at pivotal moments in her career, the 38-year-old actress highlighted her roles in films such as “Lost in Translation” and “Girl With the Pearl Earring,” which she starred in when she was just 18 and 19 years old.

These projects played a crucial role in shaping her understanding of her own femininity, desirability, and sexuality.

Johansson's candid revelations shed light on the challenges she faced as a young actress navigating the entertainment industry's expectations and stereotypes.

Despite her early