Humor and Hollywood: A Box Office Battle with a Comedic Twist
The End of a Reign: Johansson's Box Office Crown Passes to Salda\u00f1a
Scarlett Johansson's impressive tenure as the top-earning actress in Hollywood has come to an end, a fact that inevitably became fodder for a comedic segment on 'Saturday Night Live.' Rather than focusing solely on Johansson, the 'Weekend Update' skit playfully targeted her husband, Colin Jost, leading to an unexpected and amusing turn of events.
Jost's On-Air Revelation: A Surprise Drop in Earnings
During a broadcast on January 17, Colin Jost announced that Zoe Salda\u00f1a, known for her role in the latest 'Avatar' film, had surpassed Scarlett Johansson in career box office gross. A graphic displayed the actresses' earnings. Jost then humorously pondered the effect of including his own film credits, only to find Johansson's total paradoxically decrease from $15.4 billion to $15.1 billion, much to his comical disbelief.
The Battle of the Blockbusters: Salda\u00f1a's Ascension to the Top
This on-screen reaction followed the news that Zoe Salda\u00f1a had officially dethroned the 'Black Widow' star. Salda\u00f1a's involvement in the highly successful 'Avatar' franchise, coupled with her previous two 'Avatar' films, propelled her global box office earnings to an astonishing $16,946,884,15. Johansson now holds the second position, with her films collectively earning $16,435,483,784.
Marvel Universe Dominance: A Shared Success Story
Both actresses owe a significant portion of their box office success to their roles within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Salda\u00f1a has portrayed Gamora in five Marvel productions, while Johansson has appeared in nine. Beyond Marvel, Salda\u00f1a has further boosted her earnings through major franchises like 'Avatar' and 'Star Trek'.
Beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Other Notable Roles
Outside of her Marvel engagements, Scarlett Johansson has contributed to the success of films such as 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' 'The Jungle Book,' 'Sing,' and 'Lucy.' Meanwhile, Colin Jost's own filmography, including titles like 'Tom & Jerry' (2021), 'Coming 2 America,' 'Fly Me to the Moon' (where he made a cameo in a Johansson-led film), and 'The Bad Guys 2,' has contributed to his personal box office total of $488,489,123.