Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
In addition to her on-screen performances, Scarlett Johansson frequently finds herself in the spotlight due to her personal relationships. While much of the focus is currently on her marriage to Colin Jost, her previous marriage toDeadpoolstar Ryan Reynolds continues to attract attention.
The former couple, who reportedly met in 2007 and got married in 2008, decided to split two years after into their union. While they never explicitly shared the reason for their separation, theBlack Widowstar has suggested that the competitive nature of their careers may have played a significant role in the breakdown of their marriage.
Scarlett Johansson hinted career competition might have been a factor in her split from Ryan Reynolds
Ryan ReynoldsandScarlett Johanssonannounced their separation two years after their marriage with a public statement, saying,“After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we’ve decided to end our marriage,”as perPeople.
While the two addressed their split while opening up about the complications of marriage, they never really explicitly shared the details ofwhy their marriage ended.“Relationships are complicated,”Johansson toldCosmopolitan UK.
She further explained,“Both of us were extremely busy. We spent so much time apart. It’s very difficult. It’s bad,”suggesting that their demanding work schedules may have strained their relationship.
However, Johansson later hinted that career competition might have also played a role in their separation.“The logistics of being with another actor are challenging,”she told Cosmopolitan, as perE! News, as she explained,
There has to be a real understanding of how you share your time, especially when two people’s careers are going at the same rate. Or even if one person is more successful than the other, that also proves challenging. There may be a competitive thing.
Though Johansson did not drop any names, her statement closely appeared to hint at her and Reynolds’ relationship, as both were emerging in their careers at the time.
“You’ll appreciate that I’m Khaleesi”: Emilia Clarke Won’t Like How Blake Lively Has Sullied the Title in Her Fight With Justin Baldoni
However, while Johansson was becoming one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses, as perForbes, Reynolds was just hitting his career stride with his role in the romantic comedyThe Proposal,before becoming an A-list star withDeadpool.
Scarlett Johansson has no regrets about her broken marriage with Ryan Reynolds
Despite their broken marriage, Scarlett Johansson has expressed no regrets over her marriage with Ryan Reynolds and has rather called her decision to marry him“the best thing”she ever did.
Talking to Cosmopolitan UK following their split, the actress said,“It seemed like a very romantic thing to do, and it was. It was the best thing I ever did.”
The actress also shared,
I’m a big believer that when something feels right, you should do it. I’m a big believer in instinct. Getting married was the right thing to do because it was natural.
Johansson also spoke positively about theFree Guystar.“I was very fortunate that I married somebody who turned out to be the person I thought he would be,”she said sharing her appreciation for Reynolds, who has recently been embroiled inthe legal battle between his wife and her co-star.
Does Scarlett Johansson Really Hate Blake Lively- What Does Ryan Reynolds’ Ex-wife Think About Blake?
Since their split, both actors have moved on, with Johanssonmarried to comedian Colin Jost,while Reynolds is now married to theIt Ends With Usstar Blake Lively.
Laxmi Rajput
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3448
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.
