Scarlett Johansson reveals she was turned down for Iron Man 2 and Gravity; ‘I was feeling hopeless and hopeless’

Scarlett Johansson is one of the most sought after talents in Hollywood at the moment. The actress, known for her versatility and acting prowess, established herself as one of the most bankable stars in the industry with some back-to-back successes. Scarlett Johansson, who began her career as a child actor, later moved on to lead roles. However, it took a long time for Johansson to break out of her glamorous image and try something new.

Scarlett Johansson was turned down for Iron Man 2 and Gravity

The iconic actress in her interview with Variety talked about the challenging phase in her acting career. According to Scarlett Johansson, she struggled to break out of her ‘bombshell’ image and try different roles. The popular star was turned down for the famous films Iron Man 2 and Gravity, which left her disheartened. However, things eventually changed with Iron Man 2, and Johansson was signed on to play Black Widow, which made her a household name.

Scarlett Johansson revealed in her conversation with Variety, “I got turned down for two roles – the first was Iron Man 2 and then the second was Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity. I wanted that role so much.” “It was like the straw that broke the camel’s back. I was feeling really discouraged and hopeless. Like, ‘Am I doing the right thing?’ I felt very insatiable with the amount of work that was being offered. I think every Marilyn Monroe script I was offered. I was like, ‘Is this the end of the road creatively?’ He added.