Scarlett Johansson on Early 2000s Hollywood Scrutiny

Scarlett Johansson reflected on the intense scrutiny faced by young actresses in early 2000s Hollywood during a recent interview on CBS Sunday Morning, describing it as a harsh period marked by social acceptance of criticism over women's appearances and limited professional opportunities.

The 41-year-old actress, who launched her skincare line The Outset, discussed her experiences as a 20-something navigating fame. "Growing up in the entertainment industry and then...being a 20-year-old woman in the early 2000s, in the spotlight, I think in general, it was a really harsh time," she said. "I think women were just pulled apart for how they looked in a way that was socially acceptable at the time and it was tough." Johansson noted that acting roles for women her age were far slimmer than today, often confining performers to repetitive archetypes. "You would get really pigeonholed and offered the same roles. It would be like the other woman, or the side piece or the bombshell... That was the archetype that was prevalent when I was that age," she added.

Johansson's career began in the 1990s with child roles, including a 1994 appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Her...