Summary
- Scarlett Johansson voices her frustration about being asked about her wardrobe in films, highlighting the double standard between men and women.
- Howard Stern gives an honest take on why men aren't asked the same type of questions, sparking a genuine conversation.
- Fans appreciate the interview moment, with some acknowledging that while Stern's response may have come off as sexist, they applaud the authenticity of the conversation.
Throughout her career, Scarlett Johansson has been asked some bizarre questions. Asking about her height is not a good idea, and neither is asking the actress about how she fits into tight clothing.
In the following, we'll take a closer look at how Howard Stern handled the topic of conversation. Fans praised Stern for not simply agreeing with Johansson. On the flip side, Johansson's concern is very understandable.
Let's take a look back at the moment, and how the fans reacted to it all.
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Howard Stern Got Real With Scarlett Johansson About Why The Outfit In Ghost In Shell Was Such A Hot Topic
Howard Stern won't shy away from any type of question, especially if it's a hot topic during the time of the interview. However, Scarlett Johansson was flat out tired of being asked about her Ghost in the Shell outfit. It became a bit of a recurring theme for the actress, discussing her wardrobes in films. Johansson especially didn't appreciate this, given that the men aren't asked the same type of question.
She voiced her displeasure alongside Howard Stern, "I got so tired of being asked how long it took me to put on my suit, and what do I wear under there. I said, 'I'm sorry, do you happen to ask a man this question?'"
Howard Stern gave his honest take on why men aren't asked the same question. He said, "Nobody cares about guys. It's disgusting. I don't want to think about Robert Downey Jr. getting into his Iron Man clothes. I think it's intriguing, especially to men. You're nude, but you're not nude."
Scarlett responds, "Just use your imagination, leave it at that."
The two were able to laugh it off.
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Although Stern's answer may have come off as sexist, fans appreciated the genuine conversation between the two.
Fans Praised Both Howard Stern And Scarlett Johansson For The Interview Moment
Fans had a lot to say about the interview moment. According to one fan, lots of male actors had to answer the same question, especially those that wore superhero costumes.
"Well, to be fair, interviewers don't actually seem to need to ask guys about "the suit." Every actor that's ever played Batman after Adam West has spontaneously whined about how long it takes to squeeze into their incarnation of the suit, how uncomfortable it is, and complain in great detail about how they have to get peeled out of it just to go to the bathroom."
Another fan appreciated the fact that Stern was honest, and didn't just agree with Johansson's take on the matter.
The fan writes, "What I like about Howard is that he tells the truth. Scarlett maybe expected him to agree with her and say something like: "Yeah, the questions are sexist." But he first makes it clear that the thought is normal, because it IS hot. And she smiles, because she knows it too. That being said, one can also understand that the questions must become boring, so I agree with Scarlett that people should also come up more interesting stuff."
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Scarlett Johansson Received Backlash Over Her Look In Ghost In The Shell
Scarlett Johansson opened up about her experience during Ghost in the Shell. There was lots of backlash coming out of the film. One of them was that an attempt was made to make Johansson look Asian in the film.
Johansson, as expected, denied the claims.
"Diversity is important in Hollywood, and I would never want to feel like I was playing a character that was offensive," she said.
"Also, having a franchise with a female protagonist driving it is such a rare opportunity. Certainly, I feel the enormous pressure of that — the weight of such a big property on my shoulders."
Producer of the film, Steven Paul, added, "I don't think it was just a Japanese story. 'Ghost in the Shell' was a very international story, and it wasn't just focused on Japanese; it was supposed to be an entire world," he said, continuing, "That's why I say the international approach is, I think, the right approach to it."
Without a doubt, Johansson got a few questions related to the film she wasn't expecting.
