While shooting the film Paper Tiger on a street in New York City, Scarlett Johansson sharply reprimanded a paparazzo when they interfered with her work. The Oscar-nominated actress was filmed yelling at the photographer to move aside, expressing frustration over the disruption during the filming process. This encounter highlights the ongoing tension between celebrities and intrusive paparazzi during busy shoots.
Johansson’s Reaction Caught on Camera
The 40-year-old star, wearing glasses and an ’80s-style curly wig, stopped filming to admonish the photographer.
“Move out of the f–king way,”
Johansson demanded, motioning with one hand. She added,
“I get that you’re working, but let me do my job. Be respectful.”
This interaction was captured in a video obtained by Page Six, demonstrating Johansson’s insistence on maintaining space to focus on her performance.
Details on Johansson’s Role and Film’s Plot
For her role in Paper Tiger, Johansson’s wardrobe included a brown blazer, white button-down shirt, and brown pants, while a separate scene featured her alongside co-star Adam Driver, dressed in tan trousers and a bright blue top. The movie, filmed in Queens and New Jersey, centers on two brothers pursuing the American Dream who become ensnared in a dangerous criminal world controlled by the Russian Mafiya. Their relationship gradually deteriorates as betrayal becomes a looming threat.
Production Background and Cast Changes
Announced in May 2025, Johansson replaced Anne Hathaway, who was initially cast but exited before filming began. Along with Johansson and Adam Driver, Miles Teller also stars in the movie. The film is produced by Rodrigo Teixeira’s RT Features and Anthony Katagas’s AK Productions, with executive producers including Lee Broda, Jeff Rice, Riccardo Maddalosso, and Emily Salveson. The production teams behind Paper Tiger also feature Raffaella Leone, Gary Farkas, Marco Perego, Carlo Salem, and Andrea Bucko.
Impact of Paparazzi Disruptions on Film Production
Incidents like Johansson’s confrontation illustrate the challenges actors face with paparazzi encroaching on sets, often risking delays or affecting the focus required for complex scenes. As filming continues in New York and New Jersey, managing these interruptions remains crucial to maintaining the schedule and the artistic integrity of projects like Paper Tiger.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is Scarlett Johansson’s religion?
A. She was born into a Jewish family that escaped from Poland and Russia, and their original last name was Schlamberg. Johansson identifies herself as Jewish. She has an older sister, Vanessa, who also acts, an older brother named Adrian, and a twin brother named Hunter.
Q. What kind of twin is Scarlett Johansson?
A. Similar to Jenna Bush Hager, Johansson has a fraternal twin. Her brother’s name is Hunter Austin Johansson. In 2019, he earned a Master’s degree in Public Service from NYU’s Wagner School. “He’s great. We’re really close.”
