Washington DC, April 13 -- Scarlett Johansson has opened up about the challenges she faced as a young actor in the early 2000s, describing the period as "tough" and marked by intense scrutiny over women's appearances, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In a recent interview, the Oscar-nominated actor reflected on how it was "socially acceptable" at the time for actresses to be "pulled apart for how they looked," adding that opportunities for women were significantly limited compared to today.

"It was tough. There was a lot placed on how women looked," Johansson explained. "What was offered at that time for women my age, as far as acting roles or opportunities, was much slimmer than it is now, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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