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Scarlett Johansson and the Jews: Top star’s directorial debut is Holocaust survivors film

When Scarlett Johansson first read Tory Kamen’s script, she told the Hollywood news site Deadline in an interview, 'I cried, and that almost never happens.' 

DIRECTOR SCARLETT JOHANSSON stands on the red carpet with ‘Eleanor the Great’ cast members June Squibb (center) and Erin Kellyman at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, in May 2025.
Director Scarlett Johansson and cast members June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Erin Kellyman pose during the red carpet for the film "Eleanor The Great", as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for its 50th edition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 8, 2025.

Holocaust survivor Rita Zohar brings lived history to Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut film

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 SCARLETT JOHANSSON as Black Widow in ‘Captain America: Civil War.’

Jewish actress Scarlett Johansson breaks Hollywood record, becomes highest grossing actor


A joyless jaunt through Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City

Loving Wes Anderson has become like a membership badge for a certain kind of cinephile and I have always found much to enjoy in his films, but I’ve never liked test-taking. 

 SCARLETT JOHANSSON stars in filmmaker Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City.’

Hollywood insider Lana Melman puts BDS on trial

Lana Melman's new book, Artists Under Fire: The BDS War Against Celebrities, Jews and Israel, is a call to action against censorship and deprivation of artistry.

 LANA MELMAN with singer-songwriter Ziggy Marley in Los Angeles, 2005; Melman was a Hollywood liaison for JNF Young Professionals.

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over breach in 'Black Widow' contract

Johansson, who comes from an Ashkenazi Jewish family, has been playing the Avenger Black Widow since 2010 in Iron Man 2. This is reportedly the last time that she will play the comic book character.

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Scarlett Johansson criticized for being Zionist

While some Egyptians have thanked Johansson for getting involved, others have suggested that she criticized Egypt’s leadership because she is Jewish.

Jewish actresses Scarlett Johansson at the 2018 Women’s March Los Angeles at Pershing Square on Jan. 20, 2018.

Release of ‘Black Widow’ delayed because of coronavirus

The film, which was scheduled to be released on May 1, has been delayed indefinitely because of the coronavirus.

Jewish actresses Scarlett Johansson at the 2018 Women’s March Los Angeles at Pershing Square on Jan. 20, 2018.

Israel's SodaStream returning to Super Bowl

SodaStream commercial starring Bill Nye to appear just before Super Bowl half time

An employee sorts carbonator bottles while working at the SodaStream factory in the West Bank

Oscars nominations 2020: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson snag nods

Israeli documentary and Adam Sandler both snubbed.

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver  star in ‘Marriage Story’

Scarlett Johansson is back as Black Widow

Black Widow first appeared in Marvel’s “Iron Man 2” and since then has appeared in four “Avengers” films, as well as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War.”

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Scarlett Johansson 'Pushing' for All-Women Marvel Movie

Johansson's mother is Jewish and her father is Christian but she has shown support for Israel in the past and says she identifies more with her Jewish side.

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Scarlett Johansson on abuse allegations against Woody Allen: ‘I believe him'

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Scarlett Johansson clarifies political correctness casting controversy

Johansson was widely mocked for these statements on social media over the weekend.

SodaStream pitchwoman Scarlett Johansson