Scarlett Johannson is reflecting on her career.
In a recent interview with The Gentlewoman, she admitted that she's "made a career" out of her many controversies.
This includes "whitewashing" the lead role in Ghost in the Shell, signing up to play a transgender character in a film, and defending director Woody Allen against sexual assault allegations.
Come see what she had to say.
You may also know the star well from her many headlines over the years.
In addition to her divorce to Ryan Reynolds, she's drawn criticism to a few of her roles like moths to a flame.
Those on Twitter argued that she was taking the role away from transgender actors.
The criticism was so widespread, the actress ended up backing out from the role with a statement.
She was accused of "whitewashing" when she played the lead in Ghost in the Shell, a role that critics said was meant for a Japanese actress.
Scarlett initially defended herself, calling the controversy "political correctness" in casting.
Now that the dust has settled, the actress recently spoke to the Gentlewoman about all these past controversies.
She began by saying that she's "made a career" out of it.
In her growth, she's been able to realize that her opinion won't always be right.
“I mean, everyone has a hard time admitting when they’re wrong about stuff, and for all of that to come out publicly, it can be embarrassing."
“I’m also a person," she added.
One thing she's learned to do to help curb controversy is "recognising when it’s not your turn to speak."
She went on to argue that actors don't have a political or social responsibility:
“Some people want to, but the idea that you’re obligated to because you’re in the public eye is unfair."
She went on to say that an actor's job is to "be a mirror for an audience" and to "have an empathetic experience through art."
Instead, she wants people to connect with performances and have an emotional reaction.
"It creates this unrealistic sort of sense of ego," she told the publication.
"Your sense of reality is completely skewed. It’s not normal to be that exposed," she continued.
This largely includes her marriage to SNL star, Colin Jost, and her production company, The Pictures, where she's currently working on an upcoming film.
For more of Scarlett's interview with The Gentlewoman, read it here.
H/T: The Gentlewoman
