Scarlett Johansson expressed her gratitude toward the evolution of her Marvel character, Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, stating that she is no longer portrayed in a hyper-sexualized manner. For over a decade, Scarlett has played the role of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with her debut in the 2010 film Iron Man 2. Unfortunately, her first appearance required her to model lingerie. However, Scarlett is thrilled that the treatment and portrayal of the character on screen have improved since then. In her upcoming film, Black Widow, Scarlett will play the character for the seventh time. She is pleased that the character has evolved and is no longer objectified, as seen in her initial appearance where Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark referred to her as a mere ‘piece of a**.’
In the beginning, Scarlett Johansson’s portrayal of Marvel’s Natasha Romanoff was quite alluring in her lacy lingerie during Iron Man 2 in 2010. However, the actress recently expressed satisfaction that the character is no longer being excessively sexualized.
Wowza! The character was rocking a low-cut black dress with short sleeves that showed off her assets. During a recent discussion, the actress reflected on how her personal growth as a woman has influenced the way the character is portrayed. “It’s been 10 years and a lot has happened, so my understanding of myself has evolved,” she shared. “As a woman, I’m in a different place now.” In Iron Man 2, the character dons a tight white blouse when she meets Tony Stark, and a seductive image of her in lacy lingerie can be found online.
A surprising revelation in the workplace: The alternate personality donned form-fitting skirts that accentuated her curves.
In this particular scene, she’s wearing a captivating leopard print dress that accentuates her beauty. As a mother, she feels more accepting and forgiving of herself as a woman, which she attributes to the character’s move away from hyper-sexualization. Looking back at Iron Man 2, Scarlett points out how the character was overly sexualized and objectified, often referred to as a possession or a piece of meat. Even Tony Stark, her love interest in the film, refers to her using derogatory terms. While it may have been seen as a compliment at the time, Scarlett acknowledges how harmful such objectification can be.
Drawing inspiration from the Marvel universe, let’s take a closer look at the infamous Black Widow cartoon character.
Scarlett Johansson, who played the character of Black Widow in Iron Man 2, recently shared her thoughts about a comment made by Tony Stark’s character in the movie. The actress expressed that she would have taken such comments as a compliment when she was younger, but not anymore. She believes that people are now more aware that derogatory sexual comments are not acceptable. Speaking to Collider.com, Scarlett said that her thinking has changed over the years, and now she understands her own self-worth. Like many young women, she used to measure her value against such comments. However, she is glad that the world is evolving, and people realize that such remarks are not okay.
In the 2012 movie The Avengers, Black Widow’s hair was shorter compared to her previous appearances. However, Scarlett Johansson, who portrays the character, is glad that the message she sends now is more positive, especially to young girls. She sees herself as part of the shift towards a more progressive narrative. The upcoming Black Widow movie takes place before the events of Avengers: Endgame, where the character meets her demise. Despite knowing her character’s fate, Johansson remained committed to the project and did not let it affect her mindset while filming. The Black Widow movie hits theaters on July 9.
Check out the fresh appearance of the Black Widow movie poster for the upcoming film set to be released on July 9th.
