Scarlett Johansson, Disney Settle ‘Black Widow’ Pay Lawsuit (1)

Oct. 1, 2021, 12:52 AM UTC

Scarlett Johansson and Walt Disney Co. settled a lawsuit over the actress’s pay in the Marvel superhero film “Black Widow,” a case that highlighted growing tension over the role of streaming big budget films.

Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed, but both sides issued statements suggesting no lingering animosity, despite Disney’s initially aggressive response to the actress’s lawsuit.

“I am happy to have resolved our differences,” Johansson, 36, said in her statement Thursday. “I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done together over the years and have greatly enjoyed my creative relationship with the team. I look forward to continuing ...

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