Despite going through a very public split from fellow Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson is notorious for flaunting her best features on the red carpet. However, there’s more to this 27-year-old actress than just her beauty. In fact, she’s grown tired of being seen solely as a sex symbol in the industry.
In an interview with Italian magazine Grazia, a star from The Avengers admitted that she only occasionally believes the media’s portrayal of her greatness. She believes there are many incredible women out there who aren’t even actresses and doesn’t appreciate being labelled as “the sexiest woman alive.” To maintain her anonymity as an actress, she prefers to avoid such labels.
In 2006, Scarlett was honored by Esquire as the Sexiest Woman Alive, a title that recognizes Hollywood’s hottest celebrities for the year. Some of the other winners in previous years have included Charlize Theron, Kate Beckinsale, and Rihanna. After her divorce from Ryan, Scarlett has moved on and is currently dating Nate Naylor, an advertising creative director, after a brief fling with Sean Penn. She seems to be enjoying the low profile of her current relationship, as she’s tired of the media constantly writing about her personal life.
I have decided to keep my personal relationships to myself and not discuss them publicly anymore. I come across a lot of information about myself that does not even seem familiar. My wish is for people to respect my privacy, but I know it may always remain just a dream.
Scarlett is now back on screen, playing the character of Natasha Romanoff once again in The Avengers.