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Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (born November 22, 1984) is an American actress and singer. She has been the world's highest-paid actress since 2018, and has made multiple appearances in the Forbes Celebrity 100. Her films have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making Johansson the third-highest-grossing box office star of all time. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award.
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Disney CEO Defends Disney+ Releases Following Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit

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Doubling down on dual releases. Disney boss Bob Chapek is standing up for the company’s movie distribution model in the wake of a lawsuit filed against the studio by Scarlett Johansson.

Chapek reportedly spoke with investors and analysts during an earnings call on Thursday, where he addressed Disney’s dual distribution plans, which involve releasing films in theaters and on Disney+ at or around the same time, Deadline reports.

This model of release was one reason for Johansson’s lawsuit after “Black Widow” dropped off in earnings significantly following its debut.

The actress claimed in the lawsuit that releasing on both platforms was a breach of contract. Chapek didn’t mention Johansson or “Black Widow” by name during the conference call,

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