One of the topics of discussion during the Covid epidemic in 2021 was Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney for the way they handled the release of Black Widow. Even though a settlement was eventually reached between the House of Mouse and the former Marvel star, with Johansson reportedly receiving a settlement in the neighbourhood of $40 million, the lawsuit against Disney was the first indication that everyone did not agree with the day and date release of films in the early stages of the pandemic. Two years later, Johansson has spoken up about how her pregnancy helped her get through everything, as well as her regret and grief over how Disney first handled the situation.
Johansson no longer plays Natasha Romanoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that doesn’t mean she harbours any grudges against Disney for way her standalone Marvel film was handled. However, the actress acknowledged in her interview with Variety that the first Disney announcement regarding the case had made her feel dizzy. She uttered:
“I felt depressed and let down. but largely depressing. We were all alone at the time, and we were only just beginning to emerge a little. In a strange sense, it was perfect timing that I was also quite pregnant. Your entire focus is now focused on this wonder of life. I therefore had the best diversion ever, and shortly after, I gave birth to a lovely child.