Scarlett Johansson reflects on shifting female roles in Hollywood

Scarlett Johansson opened up about how female roles in Hollywood films have evolved over time.

In a recent chat with The Sunday Times published on June 29, The Black Widow actress reflecting on the changing landscape for women in the industry, more "powerful" roles.

“You know, it’s a different time for young women,” Johansson began. “The messaging is different — there are many more role models, women are visible in powerful positions and the opportunities I have had to play women who don’t have to just be one thing or another have increased.”

The 40-year-old star pointed out when she joined the entertaiment world the female role used to revolve around male gaze, or the films were "male-centred story," however in recent times this stereotype has become "less frequent."

“But when I was younger, a lot of the roles I was offered, or I went for, had their ambitions or character arcs revolving around their own desirability, or the male gaze, or a male-centred story. That is less frequent, though — something has shifted.”

Johansson, whose new film Jurassic World Rebirth is all set to release on July 2, noted she waited for meaningful roles and accepted the fear that comes with taking that risk.

“I had to allow space for the creative process to do its thing,” she added.