New images of Scarlett Johansson captured at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) drew attention to her distinctive back tattoos and glowing appearance. The 40-year-old actress attended the event to premiere her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, a film scheduled for release later this month.
These photos, shared on Instagram by Johansson’s skincare brand The Outset, showcased her elegant style and highlighted her detailed tattoos, which fans eagerly noticed alongside her radiant complexion.
Details of Johansson’s Back Tattoos and Styling at TIFF
In one of the shared pictures, Johansson is seen wearing a soft pink gown while adjusting an earring. Another image captures her smiling in a hallway with her back facing the camera, revealing a large, intricately shaded black and white tattoo of a rose bush branch with thorns stretching across her upper back.
The tattoos appear again subtly in a photo where she stands near a window, emphasizing their prominence. Fans quickly commented on her luminous look, with reactions ranging from admiration of her beauty to excitement over her apparent glow.
One admirer wrote, “She looks stunning!” while another exclaimed, “AHHHH SHES GLOWINGGG!!!” A devoted fan added,
Yassss our queen with the outset glowwww.
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Johansson’s hair and makeup were styled by Soo Park and Jenny Cho, respectively. Kate Young was responsible for her wardrobe, and the photos were taken by Gemma Warren. The Instagram captions also revealed beauty products used during the styling, including Hung Vanngo Beauty’s Accentuating Longwear Lip Liner.
About Eleanor the Great and Its Cast
Eleanor the Great premiered earlier this year at the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2025. The film’s U.S. theatrical release is set for September 26, 2025. June Squibb stars as the title character, Eleanor Morgenstein, supported by a talented ensemble including Jessica Hecht, Erin Kellyman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Rita Zohar.
Johansson’s transition from actress to director marks a significant step in her career, generating anticipation for the film’s reception. This event at TIFF serves as a key moment for promoting her creative vision and expanding her influence within the industry.
