Actress Scarlett Johansson has explained her continued support for director Woody Allen in a new interview. Her comments have brought renewed public attention to both their long careers and their financial standings in Hollywood, showing the actress’s net worth surpassing that of the filmmaker she has publicly backed for years.
What Scarlett Johansson Said About Woody Allen
In a December 2025 interview with The Telegraph, Scarlett Johansson was asked if her public support for director Woody Allen had cost her friendships or work opportunities. Her support dates back to 2019 when, amid the #MeToo movement, she was one of the few major stars to speak in his defense.
Johansson told The Telegraph, “I guess it’s hard to know. You never know what the domino effect is, exactly”. She credited her mother for encouraging her to stay true to her beliefs, saying, “My mom always encouraged me to be myself, [to see] that it’s important to have integrity, and stand up for what you believe in”.
“At the same time, I think it’s also important to know when it’s not your turn. I don’t mean that you should silence yourself. I mean sometimes it’s just not your time. And that’s something I’ve understood more as I’ve matured,” she added.
Johansson has worked with Allen on three films: Match Point (2005), Scoop (2006), and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). In her 2019 statement to The Hollywood Reporter, she said, “I love Woody. I believe him, and I would work with him anytime”. She noted she had discussed the allegations directly with Allen, who has maintained his innocence.
Woody Allen’s Net Worth and Career
Woody Allen has an estimated net worth of $140 million. His wealth comes from a career spanning over six decades as a filmmaker, actor, comedian, playwright, and musician.
Allen has written and directed over 50 films. He is a four-time Academy Award winner with 24 total nominations. Some of his most famous works include Annie Hall, Manhattan, Match Point, and Midnight in Paris.
His career has been significantly impacted by allegations from his adoptive daughter, Dylan Farrow. She first accused him of sexual abuse in 1992 when she was a child. In a 2014 open letter in The New York Times, she described the alleged incident in detail. Allen has consistently and categorically denied all allegations. A representative for Allen has stated that investigations by law enforcement and child welfare officials in the 1990s found no evidence to support the claims, and no charges were ever filed.
Despite this, many actors who worked with him, including Kate Winslet, Drew Barrymore, Michael Caine, and Timothée Chalamet, have publicly expressed regret for doing so. In recent years, Allen has struggled to secure U.S. distribution for his films, though he continues to work, most recently directing the 2023 French film Coup de Chance.
Scarlett Johansson’s Career and Earnings
Scarlett Johansson’s current net worth is estimated at $165 million, placing her ahead of Woody Allen financially.
A significant portion of her wealth comes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She debuted as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in Iron Man 2 (2010) and has appeared in numerous films since, with the franchise grossing over $14.3 billion worldwide. Her salary for the 2021 standalone film Black Widow was a $20 million base, with a lawsuit against Disney over the film’s hybrid streaming release reportedly leading to a total payout near $40 million.
Beyond Marvel, Johansson has built a versatile career. She earned critical acclaim and Oscar nominations for her roles in Lost in Translation (2003), Marriage Story (2019), and Jojo Rabbit (2019). Her other commercial hits include Lucy (2014) and Her (2013), where she provided a voice-only performance.
Her recent work includes starring in Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) and making her directorial debut with Eleanor the Great, which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. She also runs her own production company, These Pictures, and launched a skincare brand, The Outset, in 2022.
Johansson typically earns between $10 million and $20 million per film, plus substantial backend profits and endorsement deals with brands like L’Oréal Paris. At the height of her earning power, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019.
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Industry and Fan Reactions
The reaction to Johansson’s recent comments has been mixed, echoing the broader division in Hollywood over Allen.
Some actors continue to support Allen. Javier Bardem, Johansson’s co-star in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, said in 2018 he would work with Allen “tomorrow”. The late actress Diane Keaton also publicly defended him.
Conversely, Drew Barrymore, who starred in Allen’s Everyone Says I Love You, later told Dylan Farrow she felt “gaslit” into believing Allen’s side of the story.
On social media, reactions to Johansson’s interview are sharply divided. In comments on a post by Variety, one supporter wrote, “Congratulations to Scarlett Johansson for having the courage and integrity to support Woody Allen… True friends like Johansson are rare”. A critical commenter responded, “It weird to think that anyone would still defend him… I can’t imagine taking up for the guy”.
In the same Telegraph interview, Johansson also spoke about a lack of support from her peers on other industry issues, likely referencing her 2021 lawsuit against Disney. “It would be great to have more support from the community and my peers, vocally, publicly, on certain issues that affect the entire industry,” she stated.
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