Actress Scarlett Johansson has earned two Academy Award nominations, yet she remains puzzled as to why "Avengers: Endgame," in which she portrayed Black Widow, received only a single nomination for visual effects.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Johansson expressed her bewilderment, stating, "How did this film not get nominated for an Oscar? It was an impossible movie that should not have worked, yet it really works as a film—and also, it's one of the most successful films of all time."
"Avengers: Endgame" is widely regarded as one of the finest entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though the Academy has historically been reluctant to award top honors—such as in the acting and directing categories—to superhero films. The only Marvel movie to receive such recognition to date is "Black Panther" from 2018. Johansson's portrayal of Natasha Romanoff, from her debut in "Iron Man 2" in 2010 to her poignant end in "Endgame," was certainly deserving of accolades.However, Johansson also shared with Vanity Fair her doubts about returning to the MCU. "It would be very hard for me to understand in what capacity [returning] would make sense for me, for the character that I play," she noted.
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"I miss my buddies and really would love to be with them forever, but what works about the character is that her story is complete. I don’t want to mess with that. For fans, too—it’s important for them."
Following Black Widow's demise in "Endgame," Johansson reprised her role as Romanoff in the 2021 prequel "Black Widow," which she also executive produced.
