To convince Iron Man 2 director Jon Favreau, Scarlett dyed her hair red and underwent intense strength training for the role.
Despite many movies, Avengers: Endgame marked her last outing as the beloved character.For Iron Man 2, Scarlett earned only $400,000. However, her inclusion in back-to-back Marvel films earned her the title of the "highest-earning box office star of all time."
Her solo film, Black Widow, brought a mind-boggling growth of 4900%, with Marvel paying her a staggering $15 million.
In 2019, Scarlett confirmed receiving equal pay as her male co-stars for solo films, with Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth earning $15 million each.
Adding a twist, Scarlett, as an executive producer for Black Widow, received a paycheck of $20 million, including her earnings as the producer.
Comparing her earnings from Iron Man (2010) to Black Widow (2021), Scarlett's salary growth is one of Hollywood's most remarkable.
Scarlett Johansson, reportedly the second-highest-earning Marvel actor after Robert Downey Jr., faced a legal battle with Disney over Black Widow's simultaneous release.
The actress claimed breach of contract, settling the lawsuit around September 2021, reportedly receiving over $40 million from Disney.
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