Current:Home > MyScarlett Johansson Recalls Being “Sad and Disappointed” in Disney’s Response to Her Lawsuit -Capital Dream Guides
Scarlett Johansson Recalls Being “Sad and Disappointed” in Disney’s Response to Her Lawsuit
View
Date:2025-04-27 15:09:26
Scarlett Johansson is reflecting on her legal battle with the Walt Disney Company.
More than two years ago, the actress sued the corporation over an alleged breach of contract involving her compensation in the superhero hit, Black Widow. At the time, Disney responded to the lawsuit by calling it "sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic."
Now, in an interview with Variety, Johansson said she was "sad and disappointed" over how the company reacted.
"But mostly sad," she noted in an article published May 9. "It was such a surreal moment because we were all isolated and just sort of emerging a little bit."
In her July 2021 lawsuit, Johansson argued that she did not receive proper compensation for her Marvel movie, Black Widow, due to Disney releasing the film in theaters and as a premier purchase on Disney+, even though her contract stated it would have an exclusive theatrical release. Afterward, Disney said in a statement it had "fully complied with Ms. Johansson's contract," adding the hybrid release allowed Johansson to earn "additional compensation on top of the $20M she has received to date."
Johansson and Disney settled the dispute in September 2021, though details about their agreement are not known.
Looking back, Johansson said the lawsuit made a "bigger impact" than she initially imagined. "I couldn't even walk through a restaurant without somebody saying, ‘Good for you. Stand up for yourself,'" the 39-year-old recalled. "I got support from strangers that have no skin in the game at all."
Another silver lining she found during that period? "I was also really heavily pregnant, too, which in a weird way was amazing timing," said Johansson, who is mom to son Cosmo, now 20 months, with husband Colin Jost and daughter Rose, 8, with ex Romain Dauriac. "Suddenly, your entire attention is drawn to this miracle of life."
She added, "So, I had the most wonderful distraction in the world and soon after had a beautiful baby."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (164)
Related
- Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
- Small underwater drone discovers century-old vessel in ship graveyard off Australia coast
- AP Week in Pictures: North America
- Gypsy Rose Blanchard Holds Hands With Ex-Fiancé Ken Urker After Ryan Anderson Breakup
- Arkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer
- British Museum faces probe over handling of tabots, sacred Ethiopian artifacts held 150 years out of view
- Sen. Tammy Duckworth calls for FAA review of Boeing's failure to disclose 737 Max flight deck features to pilots
- No Labels abandons plans for unity ticket in 2024 presidential race
- Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
- Chick-fil-A testing a new Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich at select locations: Here's what's in it
Ranking
- Israel lets Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for first time in over a year as cease
- F1 star Guenther Steiner loves unemployed life, and his new role with F1 Miami Grand Prix
- $30 million stolen from security company in one of Los Angeles' biggest heists
- House explosion in New Hampshire leaves 1 dead and 1 injured
- Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
- Rebel Wilson Reveals Her Shocking Salaries for Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids
- Small businesses apply for federal loans after Baltimore bridge collapse
- F1 star Guenther Steiner loves unemployed life, and his new role with F1 Miami Grand Prix
Recommendation
Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse as the cleanup gets underway
Down to the wire. California US House election could end in improbable tie vote for second place
Judge rejects effort to dismiss Trump Georgia case on First Amendment grounds
John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
Oakland A's to play 2025-27 seasons in Sacramento's minor-league park
Twilight’s Elizabeth Reaser Privately Married Composer Bruce Gilbert 8 Months Ago
Powerball winning numbers for April 3 drawing: Did anyone win $1.09 billion jackpot?