Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) had just 5 minutes of screen time in the 2018 American superhero film Avengers: Infinity War, making her the 17th most screened character.
Scarlett Johansson’s introduction as Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, in the 2010 film Iron Man 2 earned her a paycheck of $400,000. However, her earnings took a significant leap when she reprised the role in The Avengers, where she made somewhere in the low seven figures.
Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) had just 5 minutes of screen time in the 2018 American superhero film Avengers: Infinity War, making her the 17th most-screened character (Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
As her prominence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe grew, Scarlett Johansson’s role as Black Widow became one of the franchise’s most iconic, leading to significantly higher earnings and cementing her as a key figure in the Avengers saga.
In Avengers: Infinity War, screen time was distributed among a sprawling ensemble cast, with characters like Thanos, Gamora, and Iron Man taking center stage. In contrast, Black Widow appeared for just five minutes—one of the briefest roles among the main Avengers.
👠 Explore Scarlett Johansson’s Avengers & Red Carpet Shoe Moments:
- 📸 At the European premiere of *Avengers: Age of Ultron*, Scarlett Johansson turned heads in a sleek black jumpsuit and Giuseppe Zanotti stiletto heels—a bold yet understated choice for the purple carpet.
- ⭐ During the *Infinity War* premiere, Scarlett led the charge among Marvel stars in elegant ankle-strap sandals, proving the timeless appeal of minimalist heels.
- ✨ For an *Avengers* charity event, Scarlett stepped out in classic nude Roger Vivier pumps—a polished pairing with her tailored ensemble.
- 👗 At the 2020 Academy Awards, she glowed in a metallic Oscar de la Renta gown styled with strappy Jimmy Choo heels, channeling red carpet elegance.
- 💎 More recently, Scarlett brought shimmer to the *Asteroid City* premiere in a Carolina Herrera gown and Gianvito Rossi crystal-embellished stilettos.
While central heroes like Black Widow had surprisingly limited screen time—just five minutes in Infinity War—villains took the spotlight. Thanos, portrayed by Josh Brolin, dominated the film with the most screen time of any character.
Josh Brolin, whose commanding performance as Thanos accounted for approximately 29 minutes of Avengers: Infinity War screen time, attended the Los Angeles premiere with his stylish wife Kathryn Boyd (Credit: Faye Sadou / Media Punch / INSTARimages)
With so many characters competing for attention, even key Avengers like Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow saw minimal screen time.
But off-screen, she made a significant impact, especially when she turned heads at the Infinity War premiere with her red carpet debut alongside Colin Jost.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Make Their Red Carpet Debut
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost first met in 2010 while filming a sketch he wrote during one of her many appearances on Saturday Night Live
In April 2018, Scarlett Johansson made her first official public appearance with her boyfriend, Colin Jost, at the “Avengers: Infinity War” premiere.
The cute couple, who started dating sometime around May 2017, looked lovingly into each other’s eyes and held hands for many of their red carpet pictures.
Couple Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost at their first red carpet appearance together at the “Avengers: Infinity War” premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on April 23, 2018 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Apega / FayesVision / WENN)
Scarlett made it hard for Colin to take his eyes off of her in an Erdem Fall 2018 silver strapless dress that highlighted her toned shoulders and cleavage.
Scarlett Johansson’s appearance was nearly unrecognizable as she debuted her stunning brunette locks with a Messika Move Addiction choker
She also showed some leg and her dress’s sheer, polka-dotted lining through a sexy, thigh-high split.
Though the then-33-year-old Lost in Translation actress was rocking a bizarre, cowlicked helmet hairdo, she more than made up for it with her amazing pink-and-purple eye makeup.
Scarlett Johansson in an Erdem fall 2018 silver strapless dress and Jimmy Choo ‘Minny’ black velvet sandals at the “Avengers: Infinity War” premiere
The Ghost World actress completed her look with a Move High Jewelry Addiction choker from Messika by Gigi Hadid, a Messika High Jewelry Miss Milla double ring, and a pair of Jimmy Choo “Minny” sandals in black velvet. The Jimmy Choo Minny is a minimalist, red-carpet favorite sandal featuring a barely there silhouette with a slim toe strap and delicate ankle strap.
👠 Explore Jimmy Choo’s Red Carpet & Street-Style Highlights:
- 👠 From our brand profile on Jimmy Choo: see why this luxury label remains a staple for royalty and Hollywood on and off the red carpet.
- 🧥 Winnie Harlow’s Italian-made “Alizze” croc-effect knee-high boots stole the show at the Pegasus World Cup—bold and fashion-forward.
- 😌 Jessica Biel’s studded suede Jimmy Choo flats showcased casual elegance in LA streetwear—effortlessly chic.
- 🎉 At Jimmy Choo’s 20th Anniversary event, Diane Kruger stunned in strappy “Koko” sandals with delicate studs and wraparound ankle ties.
- 💍 Planning bridal looks? Our curated Jimmy Choo wedding heel & flat edit features Cinderella-worthy styles that shine from aisle to after-party.
Set on a stiletto heel (typically 85mm or 100mm), it’s crafted in Italy from luxe materials like satin, suede, patent leather, and metallic finishes—perfect for elongating the leg and elevating any formal ensemble.
A staple on the red carpet, Scarlett Johansson confidently wears the celebrity-favorite Jimmy Choo ‘Minny’ sandals in opulent black velvet
Her new boyfriend wasn’t the only thing Scarlett flaunted on the “Avengers: Infinity War” premiere purple carpet.
Scarlett Johansson looked stunning in an Erdem Fall 2018 sequin dress with 3-D floral embroidery
She also showed off some new ink on her upper back. The tattoo, which was only of a lamb at the “Rough Night” premiere, has now grown to include a branch of roses and leaves.
Scarlett Johansson turns her back to the cameras and shows an additional rose branch design to her previous lamb back tattoo, while her boyfriend Colin Jost looks on
The Jimmy Choo “Minny” sandals are a huge celebrity favorite. The velvet variation, like Scarlett’s, has been spotted on Emma Stone, Chrissy Teigen, Mandy Moore, Taraji P. Henson, and Ashley Benson.
Jimmy Choo ‘Minny’ Velvet Sandals
👠 Explore Scarlett Johansson’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 🌟 At the Asteroid City premiere, Scarlett Johansson radiated old-Hollywood glamour in a Carolina Herrera gown paired with crystal-embellished Gianvito Rossi stilettos, adding a luxurious sparkle to her ensemble.
- 👡 During her promotional tour for Fly Me to the Moon, she embraced retro-modern chic with Prada ankle-strap silver heels. See the full look in our retro-modern Prada heels feature.
- 👠 At the Oscars, Scarlett stunned in a metallic Oscar de la Renta gown styled with Jimmy Choo heels—spot the sophisticated look in our Oscar‑chic Jimmy Choo heels gallery.
- 👢 On the Hitchcock premiere red carpet, she added edge to her Rodarte dress with glossy Gucci “Jane” ankle‑strap booties—see the bold silhouette in our Gucci ankle‑strap booties spotlight.
- 💫 At the Venice Film Festival ‘Under the Skin’ premiere, Scarlett kept it classic by pairing her Versace gown with nude patent Roger Vivier pumps—details in our nude Roger Vivier pumps breakdown.