With the Oscars inching closer, the Hollywood press train chugs along as Scarlett Johansson makes her way inside the Whitby Hotel in New York on Wednesday to present a screening of the Netflix divorce drama Marriage Story, followed by a Q&A with co-star Laura Dern.
The Marriage Story co-lead rocked a casual chic look in a burnt orange coat with matching shades, light wash skinny jeans and cream-colored ankle booties.
The actress also wore her blonde hair slicked back into a high bun.
Cute bundle: Scarlett Johansson makes her way inside the Whitby Hotel in New York on Wednesday to present a screening of the Netflix divorce drama Marriage Story, alongside co-star Laura Dern
Despite a prolific acting career, as well as earning the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ list of highest paid actresses, the Manhattan native has yet to be nominated for an Academy Award.
But Marriage Story was an early critics favorite this year, and the momentum does not seem to be slowing down for what could be considered director Noah Baumbach’s most personal work to date.
Sitting at a coveted 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, Marriage Story was nominated for six Golden Globes and is expected to make a strong showing at the Academy Awards in February.
Lady in waiting: Despite a prolific acting career, as well as earning the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ list of highest paid actresses, the Manhattan native has yet to be nominated for an Academy Award
Foot soldier: Johansson has earned heaps of praise for her emotionally raw performance, which means 2020 could be a year of firsts for the blonde stunner
At the Golden Gobes on Sunday, the lone winner on team Marriage Story was Laura Dern for her supporting role as a high-powered divorce attorney.
Both Johansson and Adam Driver also earned heaps of praise for their emotionally raw performances, which means 2020 could be a year of firsts for the blonde stunner.
Speaking to Variety at a round table in November, the 35-year-old reflected on her experience working with such a highly regarded director as Baumbach, considered by many to be the supreme leader of indie film.
What’s your process? Senior editor for Backstage magazine Benjamin Lindsay talks with Johansson and Laura Dern on stage for a Marriage Story Q&A at the Whitby Theater
Take half: Dern, pictured here with Johansson at the Whitby Hotel on Wednesday, earned a Golden Globe for her supporting role in Marriage Story as a high-powered divorce attorney who takes on Johansson’s character as a client in her increasingly messy divorce
‘He will work his actors to an exhaustive state, which is interesting because that’s when weird, kind of interesting stuff happens,’ Johansson explained. ‘You make discoveries that might not be possible if you kind of have your wits about you.’
‘Sometimes, I think when you are feeling vulnerable, I don’t know, your walls come down. You end up surprising yourself. I was thankful for that even if it was very tiresome.’
As far as the feedback she’s received from friends, family and fans alike, the star says the hard work was well worth it.
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You love to see it: The Marriage Story actresses are all smiles at the Golden Globes as they celebrate the continued success of Netflix’s highly acclaimed divorce drama
‘I’ve had so many wonderful messages from colleagues and other actors and friends and family members that were just so touched by this film, by the love that remains between these two characters,’ Johansson told Variety.
‘It has a bitter-sweetness that just really affects them, and I think it’s wonderful to be a part of something like that.’
Marriage Story is available to stream on Netflix.
