It’s no mystery why Scarlett Johansson has topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid actresses in the world more than once.

For starters, her resume includes some of Hollywood’s biggest and best movies. What’s more, her wildly successful career has spanned multiple decades.

Acting since childhood, she gave breakout performances in The Horse Whisperer and Ghost World before putting the world on notice with her award-nominated roles in Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring. 

Today, she’s one of the world’s most recognizable stars and even has a universal nickname she hates. She’s also become a bit of a controversy magnet.

It seems that every year or so, Johansson’s name pops up in all the wrong places. She’s been criticized for hypocritical statements and actions, making thoughtless career moves, and supporting one side over the other in mᴀssive conflicts.

To better understand these issues and the woman in front of them, we dive deeper into the actress’ past troubles and explore the shady side of Scarlett Johansson.