Actress Scarlett Johansson voices concerns over potential risks associated with children entering the limelight too early.
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Scarlett Johansson pulls back the curtain on the perils of fame, labeling it a "risky business."
The Black Widow star, who gained fame for her impressive portrayal in the 2021 action-sci-fi blockbuster, shed light on her life as a child actor.
During an engaging chat with Vanity Fair magazine, she expressed, "Calling the shots like an adult, as a kid, that's a dicey proposition, don't you think?"
At 40 years old, Johansson also touched upon her contemporaries who rocketed to stardom at a tender age and wrestled with the burdens of fame.
She added, "I've been through it all, and I'm grateful I managed to skirt a lot of it."
Further on in the interview, the A-list celebrity discussed her life-changing role in the 2003 film Lost in Translation, opposite Bill Murray.
Johansson further shared, "Following Lost in Translation, it seemed every role thrown my way was 'the partner,' 'the mistress,' or 'the eye candy' - I couldn't shake off that label. It felt like, 'This is my acting identity now,' and I hadn't much say in that matter."
Johansson also voiced her appreciation for her parents, who established firm boundaries during her formative years, thereby shielding her from potential pitfalls.
For the uninitiated, Scarlett, one of Hollywood's top-earning actresses, made her film debut in the 1994 fantasy-comedy North.
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- Scarlett Johansson, who gained fame as the Black Widow in the 2021 action-sci-fi blockbuster, shared her concerns about fame, labeling it a "risky business."
- During an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, Johansson expressed that playing a major role as a child actor was a "dicey proposition" and faced challenges similar to her contemporaries.
- Johansson also voiced her displeasure about being typecast after her role in the 2003 film Lost in Translation, feeling limited to roles as "the partner," "the mistress," or "the eye candy."
- To avoid potential pitfalls, Johansson expressed gratitude for her parents who established firm boundaries during her formative years, allowing her to focus on her education-and-self-development and personal-growth while not getting overly involved in entertainment and the lives of celebrities.
