Scarlett Johansson might be one of the stars of the biggest film of all-time ("Avengers: Endgame"), but unlike many of the other A-listers in Hollywood, she's not one to bite her tongue. This has proven to be an asset in many instances, as Johansson has used her star power to force change with her involvement in Time's Up or her activism. But sometimes, she's been able to stir up some controversy based on her honest answers to questions.
In a new interview with THR, that latter sentiment is explored even further as the Marvel actress opens up about one of the biggest collaborators in her career, Woody Allen. As you probably know, Allen has been the subject of intense sexual assault allegations for decades and with the rise of the #MeToo campaign, these claims have been brought back to the surface. But for Johansson, who has worked with Allen on films like "Match Point," "Scoop," and " Vicky Cristina Barcelona," she doesn't believe the allegations against the director. She firmly stands with Woody Allen.
"I love Woody," she said. "I believe him, and I would work with him anytime."
Johansson added, "I see Woody whenever I can, and I have had a lot of conversations with him about it. I have been very direct with him, and he's very direct with me. He maintains his innocence, and I believe him." Asked if this position feels fraught to express in a cultural environment where there is a new and powerful emphasis on believing women's allegations, Johansson says, "It's hard because it's a time where people are very fired up, and understandably. Things needed to be stirred up, and so people have a lot of passion and a lot of strong feelings and are angry, and rightfully so. It's an intense time." "
