Scarlett Johansson Defends Previous Comments Supporting Woody Allen

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Scarlett Johansson continues to defend her past statements expressing support for Woody Allen, originally made in 2019 when she said she’d gladly work with him again. She recently revisited this topic, considering whether her stance affected her career, and reaffirmed the importance of standing by one’s beliefs. The controversy stems from allegations made in 1992 by Mia Farrow, Allen’s then-wife, who accused him of sexually abusing their daughter, Dylan. Dylan Farrow shared her experiences publicly several times during the #MeToo movement in the 2010s. Since then, some actors who worked with Allen have expressed regret, while others continue to support him. It’s important to note that Allen has never been convicted of any wrongdoing related to these accusations.

In an interview with The Telegraph, Johansson addressed previous comments she made and whether those comments had harmed her career, explaining that…

It’s tough to predict how things will unfold – you can never fully anticipate the consequences of your actions. But my mom always taught me to be true to myself, to value honesty, and to defend what I think is right.

You know, as a film fan, I’ve been thinking about this, and she makes a really good point. It’s not about never sharing your thoughts, but knowing when to speak up. It’s like understanding pacing in a movie – sometimes you need to let things breathe, let other voices be heard. I think as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that timing is everything, and knowing when to hold back is just as important as knowing when to jump in.

Scarlett Johansson appeared in three films directed by Woody Allen: Match Point (2005), Scoop (2006), and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). Allen’s most recent film, A Rainy Day in New York (2019), featured Timothée Chalamet, Selena Gomez, Jude Law, and Elle Fanning. Following renewed allegations by Dylan Farrow, many of the film’s actors expressed remorse for working with Allen and donated to organizations like RAINN and Time’s Up.

Johansson’s History of Speaking Out


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Johansson has not only stated her belief in Allen’s innocence, but she’s also publicly addressed—and sometimes legally challenged—problems within the entertainment industry.

Scarlett Johansson first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008 with Iron Man 2 and went on to star in many successful Marvel films, contributing to billions in revenue for the studio. In 2021, she filed a lawsuit against Disney, arguing that the simultaneous release of Black Widow – in which she both starred and produced – in theaters and on their streaming service, Disney+, affected her potential box-office earnings. The dispute was settled later that year, and she continues to work on various projects with Disney.

In 2024, OpenAI launched a new AI assistant called “Sky.” Actress Scarlett Johansson pointed out that the AI’s voice sounded remarkably like her own. The situation became more complex when Johansson revealed that OpenAI had asked her to voice the character, but she declined. This was especially notable because she previously voiced an AI in the movie Her, where a man falls in love with the AI’s voice. OpenAI temporarily stopped using the “Sky” assistant, but maintained that any resemblance to Johansson’s voice was unintentional.

Johansson is set to star in both a new Jurassic World movie and the next installment of The Exorcist series.

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2025-12-01 23:48