Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born on November 22, 1984, in New York City. She grew up in a household filled with creativity and the arts. Her father, Karsten Johansson, is an architect from Denmark, and her mother, Melanie Sloan, is a producer. Scarlett has an older sister, Vanessa, who is also an actress, an older brother, Adrian, and a twin brother, Hunter. Growing up, Scarlett attended the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan, which is known for nurturing young talent in the performing arts.
From a young age, Scarlett showed a keen interest in acting. She would often put on performances for her family and had a natural inclination towards the stage. At the age of eight, she made her professional acting debut in an off-Broadway play. Her passion for acting only grew stronger, and she began auditioning for film roles.
