Internet in splits as Scarlett Johansson pokes fun at her Oscar losses in M&M Super Bowl commercial
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Scarlett Johansson brought her signature wit and self-deprecating humor to this year's star-studded M&M's Super Bowl commercial, poking fun at her two Oscar losses while promoting the candy brand's new 'Almost Champions: Ring of Comfort'.
The ad, which will air during the first quarter of Sunday's big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, featured Johansson alongside football greats Dan Marino, Terrell Owens, and Bruce Smith - athletes who know all too well what it feels like to come close but ultimately lose out on a championship, as per PEOPLE.
Scarlett Johansson makes fun of her Oscar losses in M&M's Super Bowl commercial
In the humorous 30-second spot, Marino introduces M&M’s new 'Ring of Comfort' made of compressed peanut butter and "the sighs of those who almost won a Super Bowl." As Smith and Owens demonstrate just such wistful sighs over the sparkling jewelry, Johansson pops up to declare, "I’ve lost two Oscar races!"
Her line refers to back-to-back Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for her lauded performances in 2020’s 'Marriage Story' and 'Jojo Rabbit', respectively. Making her cameo even funnier, a red M&M points out she lost both Oscars "in the same year!" Johansson shoots him an icy stare in response.
Undeterred, the candy mascot whispers: "Don't tell Marino I gave you this." Ultimately, in an ad filled with tongue-in-cheek jokes about failed championship dreams, Johansson fit right in with her own professional almost-victories.
As one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed and highest-paid actresses without an Oscar victory, Johansson was perfectly cast to commiserate with the ringless football legends. By recruiting Johansson alongside more expected football figures, M&M’s continued its recent run of celebrity-driven Super Bowl ads.
Internet erupts with excitement at Scarlett Johansson's Super Bowl commercial
The internet buzzed with excitement upon learning about Johansson's appearance in the M&M's Super Bowl 2024 commercial, and social media platforms were flooded with enthusiastic reactions.
One YouTube user exclaimed, "YEAH, WE GOT SCARLETT IN SUPER BOWL!!" Reflecting on Johansson's unexpected cameo, another user praised, "Scarlett randomly popping up here is great and her self-deprecation is hilarious."
Another user contributed to the positive chatter, writing, "That was great!" The sentiment was echoed by someone else who simply exclaimed, "Yesssss. Scarlett!!!" Capturing the sentiment shared by many, one user remarked, "We all came here for Scarlett." Meanwhile, a user urged viewers to "Show some respect to Black Widow!"
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