Scarlett Johansson’s innocent beauty as she was about to become a superstar

In 2019, Forbes dubbed her the highest-paid actress with earnings of $56 million. Though she only earned a “measly” $400,000 for her role in 2010’s “Iron Man 2,” her salaries quickly rose to the millions for the following Marvel movies. She earned $15 million for “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame.”

The website The Numbers estimated that Johansson’s films have taken in more than $13 billion worldwide.

In July 2021, Johansson sued the Walt Disney Co. over her earnings for “Black Widow.” In her filing, Johansson contended Disney’s pandemic-related decision to release the film simultaneously in theaters and on the Disney+ streaming service breached her contract and her earnings, which were tied to box office sales. Two months later, the two sides reached an undisclosed settlement. The Hollywood Reporter said she received $20 million for “Black Widow.”