Scarlett Johansson Curly Chop Will Make You Do a Double Take

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Scarlett Johansson is almost unrecognizable in her boldest transformation yet – you have to see this.

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Who? Scarlett Johansson debuts a shocking 1980s curly chop for her new film ‘Paper Tiger.’
What’s the movie? ‘Paper Tiger’ stars Johansson opposite Miles Teller and Adam Driver as two brothers involved with the Russian mafia in the late 1980s.
When was it filmed? On-location shooting in New York happened last June.
What else changed? She also wore wire-rimmed glasses, padded shoulders, high-waisted slacks, and chunky gold jewelry.
Why does it matter? It’s one of her most dramatic on-screen transformations yet – and fans are loving it.

Scarlett Johansson ’80s Makeover for ‘Paper Tiger.

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Scarlett Johansson is almost unrecognizable in her latest transformation. The actress debuted a shocking 1980s-coded hair look in preview photos from her upcoming film “Paper Tiger,” shared exclusively by Vanity Fair on May 11.

The 40-year-old star traded her signature chest-grazing tresses for cropped honey blonde ringlets styled in pin-curl flourishes around her crown and forehead. She paired the bold wig with wire-rimmed glasses.

Johansson plays a character named Hester Pearl in the film. She stars opposite Miles Teller and Adam Driver, who play two brothers who become dangerously involved with the Russian mafia in the late 1980s.

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Scarlett Johansson: The Full On-Set Transformation

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Johansson first unveiled the look while filming on location in New York last June. Paparazzi photos captured her full ’80s power mom transformation.

She rocked the bouncy ringlets with large gold-rimmed glasses and a taupe blazer jacket with padded shoulders – a true nod to 1980s fashion. She paired the look with olive green high-waisted slacks cinched with a dark brown leather belt.

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The Accessories Made the Look

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Johansson completed the retro ensemble with polarizing dark brown leather peep-toe pumps. She slung a woven leather bag over one shoulder and accessorized with chunky gold rectangular earrings and a multi-strand gold necklace.

In another scene, she was spotted standing on the steps of a brick home wearing a baby blue short-sleeved polo shirt and dark taupe dress pants – another perfect period piece look.

Why This Transformation Stands Out For Scarlett Johansson

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Johansson is no stranger to dramatic on-screen changes. She has rocked Black Widow-era chocolate curls and XXL extensions for “The Exorcist” reboot. But this curly chop might be her boldest transformation yet – and fans are here for it.

The first photo from Vanity Fair shows Johansson nestling her face into a man’s chest, wearing the curly blonde wig and wire-rimmed glasses. A second photo, taken from behind, shows her buttery blonde curls as she holds hands with Driver’s character and smiles at the group, hinting at happier times for the family.

By Trisa Singh

Trisa Singh is an entertainment journalist with over six years of experience covering celebrity news, film, fashion, and pop culture. She has written for several digital publications and loves breaking down the latest red carpet looks and on-screen transformations.

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