Scarlett Johansson has a lot on her plate.
In addition to making her directorial debut with her new film Eleanor the Great, the 40-year-old—who shares son Cosmo, 4, with husband Colin Jost as well as daughter Rose, 10, with ex Romain Dauriac—has also been juggling the chaos of back-to-school season.
“It's hectic,” Scarlett told E! News’ Francesca Amiker at the North American premiere of Eleanor the Great at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. “Oh my gosh, my daughter's school started the day after Labor Day, which I think is rude, actually. So I'm calling out her school.”
“It's rude,” she quipped. “You started the day after Labor Day, and I was not prepared. It’s been a very, very busy time.”
Indeed, the Black Widow star has had her hands full directing her new film, which stars June Squibb, 95, as well as real holocaust survivors in the retelling of their stories.
“I have so many wonderful memories of being on set," Scarlett recalled of her time working on the project. “I made this film with my producing partner, Jonathan [Lia]and our other partner, Keenan [Flynn], and we laughed so much behind the scenes.”
Along with all the good times they shared on set, the most rewarding part was creating such a “moving” film.
“There's a lot of very deep, deep dramatic work that the actors are doing,” Scarlett explained. “And in between all of that, you have to laugh because otherwise you cry. So we were just in hysterics all the time.”
She added, “Just being with my friends and making this movie every day was wonderful and fun.”
And while she has yet to say if she’ll be letting her kids watch Eleanor the Great, she’s previously teased which of her movies she’s excited for them to see, namely, Jurassic World: Rebirth.
"I've been talking to some other Jurassic fans and they say this is the scariest one," she told E! News' The Rundown host Erin Lim Rhodes in June, "but I would let my daughter see it."
"It's still appropriate for the family,” she continued. “You just gotta watch it through the crack in your fingers."
After all, one of the reasons she jumped onboard the dinosaur movie—which she starred in alongside Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and more—was to create a memorable moviegoing experience for her kids.
"When I saw the first Jurassic Park movie, I was 10 years old in the theater and part of the impression it left on me was the jump scares, the laughs, but the terrors for sure," Scarlett recalled with a chuckle. "That's part of what's so great about Jurassic. It's thrilling in all ways: visually and also emotionally."
Beyond her sweet relationship with her kids, keep reading for more on Scarlett and Colin’s romance…
Super Parents
From Hollywood power couple to super parents, the couple announced the special news that they welcomed a baby boy named Cosmo in 2021.
Green With Envy
In May 2021, the couple proved they know how to have a little fun during awards season. While accepting the Generation Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Colin brought out a green bowl of slime and poured it over his wife. The moment? Iconic.
Round of Applause
When award season came to a close at the 2020 Oscars, Scarlett and Colin were one of Hollywood's most fashionable—and lovable—couples.
Dynamic Duo
While celebrating her 2020 SAG Awards nominations for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit, Scarlett received support from Colin.
Look of Love
After the show is the after-party! Colin and Scarlett whooped it up at Netflix's 2020 Golden Globes After Party.
Red Carpet PDA
In between posing for photos in her stunning red gown, Scarlett managed to sneak in a kiss with Colin at the 2020 Golden Globes.
The Endgame? It's Just the Beginning
The lovebirds shared a laugh at the Avengers: Endgame premiere in April 2019.
Pretty in Pink
Scarlett and Colin attended the 2018 American Museum of Natural History Gala together.
The Biggest Night in Television
The SNL actor and Avengers actress celebrated the best in television at the 2018 Emmy Awards.
Met Gala Goals
The Hollywood couple slayed on one of the biggest red carpets in the world when they attended the 2018 Met Gala.
Look of Love
They say a picture is worth a thousands words. But when it was time for Scarlett to celebrate Avengers: Infinity War, all we saw was love in Colin's eyes.
To Infinity and Beyond
In a rare joint red carpet appearance, the couple walked the carpet together at the 2018 premiere Avengers: Infinity War.
Bringing the Heat
The couple stepped out for the first time together at the 2017 Museum Gala at American Museum of Natural History.