Scarlett Johansson

"Whether people are in America or in Africa, people want to work. They want to have purpose. They want to provide for themselves and their families. They don't want handouts. They don't want to be completely dependent on their governments - even though there's usually no opportunity for that anyway."

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Source: Interview with Arianna Huffington, www.interviewmagazine.com. November 22, 2011.

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Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Actress

Scarlett Johansson is an acclaimed actress known for her diverse roles and exploration of identity in films like 'Lost in Translation' and 'Marriage Story'.

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