Scarlett Johannson: Red Dress
Johansson is a
Global Ambassador for the aid and development agency, Oxfam. In March
2008, a UK-based bidder paid £20,000 on an eBay auction to benefit Oxfam,
winning a hair and makeup treatment, a pair of tickets and a chauffeured trip to
accompany Johansson on a 20-minute date to the world premiere of He's Just Not
That Into You.
Political advocacy
Johansson is
registered as an independent and campaigned for Democratic candidate John
Kerry in the 2004 United States presidential election. About George W.
Bush's 2004 reelection, she said, "[I am] disappointed. I think it was a
disappointment for a large percentage of the population." Johansson
also campaigned for Democratic candidate Barack Obama: Her efforts
included appearances in Iowa during January 2008, where her efforts were
targeted at younger voters; an appearance at Cornell College; and a
speaking engagement at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on Super
Tuesday, 2008. Johansson appeared in the 2008 music video for The Black
Eyed Peas front man will.i.am's song, "Yes We Can", directed by Jesse
Dylan, a song inspired by Obama's speech following the 2008 New Hampshire
primary. On February 7, 2012, Johansson and Anna Wintour hosted a fashion
launch of pro-Obama clothing, bags and accessories, with proceeds going to the
President's re-election campaign. She addressed voters at the Democratic
National Convention on September 6, 2012, calling for President Barack Obama's
reelection and for more engagement from young voters. Johansson is
publicly endorsing and supporting Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's
2013 run for New York City mayor by hosting a series of fundraisers.
Johansson supports
gay marriage. - Wikipedia
