Scarlett Johansson—accomplished actress, activist, mother, and modern-day style icon— turns 32 today. In celebration of the latter, we’re taking a look back at how her style has evolved. Scarlett has had the rare challenge of moving from 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 star to leading lady in front of the cameras, and she’s done it with all kinds of grace, guts, and glamour. With the exposed midriff and mullet haircut rebellions of her youth; her various interpretations of old Hollywood chic through her 20s; and the edgy, confident style that emerged in her 30s, there’s a lot to celebrate.
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March 1997
A 13-year-old Scarlett was the picture of ’90s cool in this acid-yellow dress complete with matching platform sandals and 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 barrettes.
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August 1998
At a party for The Horse Whisperer, her first big role, Scarlett looked glamorous and age-appropriate in a pastel purple satin dress and barely any makeup.
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March 2000
What a difference two years makes! Scarlett showed off her darker side in a strapless dress and dark lipstick at Morton’s in Beverly Hills.
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August 2001
By 2001, circa Ghost World, 17-year-old Scarlett was experimenting with a mature look in vampy makeup and more provocative clothes.
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July 2002
This year marked the beginning of a rebellious phase in Scarlett’s style. Suddenly, everything from her hair color to her outfits was was less formulaic and more DGAF cool.
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February 2003
Fashion Week calls for a good outfit and an aloof facial expression. Scarlett upholds the tradition—2003 style—in a romantic blouse, premium jeans, and UGG boots.
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March 2003
By March of this year, the mullet-look and edgy threads were starting to disappear just as two of Scarlett’s biggest movies hit theaters: Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring.
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January 2004
As a nominee for Best Actress at the Golden Globes, Scarlett expressed her glamorous movie-star side in a form-fitting, Stella McCartney gown and swept-back blonde hair.
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February 2004
At the 2004 Oscars, Scarlett turned up the volume in an emerald-green gown by Alberta Ferretti, red lipstick, and ’40s waves. This marked the beginning of Scarlett’s old Hollywood stage.
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December 2004
At the premiere of A Love Song for Bobby Long, 20-year-old Scarlett was elegant and sophisticated in a form-fitting cocktail dress and orange-red lipstick.
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January 2005
Hel-lo Jean Harlow! Scarlett looked beyond stunning at the 2005 Golden Globes in a pale peach Roland Mouret gown and barrel curls.
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July 2005
The glam gold cocktail dress Scarlett wore to the premiere of The Island might be over 10 years old now, but it still stands up.
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January 2006
By 2006, Scarlett was moving into a more youthful, modern-day bombshell phase. Think: long, wavy hair; bold-color dresses; and lashes for days, a la her Valentino look at the Golden Globes.
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February 2007
The sequined dress Scarlett wore to the 2007 Grammy Awards is everything you want in an LBD: sophistication, glamour, and 𝓈ℯ𝓍 appeal.
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February 2008
Scarlett proved that her style has many sides in this feminine fit-and-flare dress rendered in a rich plum hue.
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May 2008
Another year, another standout nude dress! For the 2008 Met Gala, Scarlett went for hair and a gown with some attitude over an uber-polished look.
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February 2009
At the premiere of He’s Just Not That Into You, Scarlett debuted straight, chocolate-brown hair and an Oscar de la Renta dress worthy of an Italian film star.
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April 2010
By 2010, for the L.A. premiere of Iron Man 2, Scarlett was back to her signature blonde hair and form-fitting, feminine dresses—this one, a white, ruffled number by Armani.
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June 2010
At the MTV Movie Awards, Scarlett made a bold color choice that paid off big-time. This Kelly-green lace dress will forever be etched in our minds.
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February 2011
Scarlett brought the bold-color lace theme straight on through to the 2011 Oscars with this Dolce & Gabbana dress, paired with a fresh bob haircut.
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June 2011
Red alert! Scarlett proved she can wear literally every hair color—and style of cocktail dress—with this look for Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards.
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August 2011
Who says redheads can’t wear shades of red? Scarlett defied convention in the orange-red, strong-shouldered dress, and looked amazing as a result.
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April 2012
This embellished strapless number officially made Scarlett the queen of the cocktail dress in our minds. Petite girls, you’ve found a style hero.
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May 2012
Another year, another nude-and-tulle Met Gala dress on Scarlett, this one by Dolce & Gabanna. File under: Signs you’ve found your signature style.
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December 2014
In 2014, Scarlett’s style was still heavy on form-fitting dresses and glamorous gowns but her newly cropped hair gave these looks a Claire Underwood kind of edge that felt fresh.
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February 2015
At the 2015 Oscars in Atelier Versace, Scarlett proves that a bold piece of jewelry and fresh cut can change everything when it comes to style.
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April 2015
In which Scarlett discovers the awesome power of a beautifully tailored evening jumpsuit. Such a cool, refreshing look for the actress.
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April 2015
At the premiere of The Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Scarlett looked statuesque in a wide-leg jumpsuit by Balmain—and had an equally powerful red lip, too.
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June 2016
Take everything you love about Scarlett’s style (the romantic details, flattering cuts, and bold colors), roll it into one awesome package, and you’ve got her 2016 wardrobe.
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September 2016
At the Sing premiere in Toronto, Scarlett proved that her chicness knows no bounds in a fiery red Haney mini and platform heels. We can’t wait to see what’s next.
