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Scarlett Johansson has been found to have familial connections to one of her fellow Marvel stars. The actress known for portraying the role of Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was mentioned on the latest episode of the documentary television seriesFinding Your Roots,featuring Michael Douglas.
The show focuses on celebrities exploring their ancestral histories and familial connections through meticulously researched“books of life”presented by professional genealogists.
Michael Douglas Finds Familial Connection to Scarlett Johansson
The latest episode ofFinding Your Rootshas revealed the familial bond between Marvel actorsMichael DouglasandScarlett Johansson. During Episode 9 of Season 10, the host of the show, Henry Louis Gates, disclosed that DNA analysis conducted by the show’s team revealed that Johansson is Douglas’“DNA cousin.”
He further explained,
“Michael and Scarlett share identical stretches of DNA on four different chromosomes, all of which appear on Scarlett’s maternal lines, which stretch back to Jewish communities in eastern Europe.”
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TheAnt-Manstar was surprised by the revelation and expressed his amazement, saying,“Are you kidding?—That’s amazing. All right. This is cool.” The Oscar-winning actor also expressed eagerness to meet theAsteroid Citystar following this revelation.“I look forward to seeing Scarlett next time,”Douglas said.
Both Johansson and Douglas have starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, taking on the role of Natasha Romanoff, and Hank Pym in the franchise. While they both appeared in the 2019 blockbusterAvengers: Endgame,they did not share any scenes together.
Michael Douglas on Reprising His Role as Hank Pym
Michael Douglas has portrayed the role of Hank Pym and the original Ant-Man in the MCU since the 2015 film. The 79-year-old actor has shared that he enjoyed working with hisAnt-Manco-stars, including Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily.
However, he has also expressed mixed sentiments regarding his involvement in the potential fourth installment ofAnt-Manor other future MCU projects. Douglas was asked about the same during theAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniapremiere.
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And he toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat he would only return for another Marvel movie“as long as I could die.”Douglas has reprised his role as Hank Pym in theAnt-Mansequels andAvengers: Endgamealong with voicing the character in the animated Marvel seriesWhat If…?
While his return as Hank Pym remains uncertain as of now, the actor is set to star in a biographical drama miniseries centered on the United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin along with a drama filmBlood Knot, which also features his son Cameron Douglas.
TheAnt-Manfilm series andAvengers: Endgamesare available to stream on Disney+.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
