Scarlett Johansson talks to Jimmy Fallon about her children's Christmas requests and viral video of her mother
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', Scarlett Johansson shared endearing anecdotes about her family, particularly her children's Christmas wishes, and addressed an amusing viral video involving her mother's mysterious disappearance.
The conversation between Johansson and Fallon began on a familiar note, with the host inquiring about her family, and the actress happily shared updates about her children, noting how they were growing rapidly.
The focus swiftly shifted to the holiday season, prompting Fallon to ask about her youngest child's awareness of Christmas.
Scarlett Johansson's endeavors to embrace Christmas with her children
During the show, Johansson revealed her attempts to introduce the festive spirit to her two-and-a-half-year-old son by watching 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', an endeavor met with apparent success as he already showed an interest in the beloved Christmas character.
When asked about her daughter's Christmas list, Johansson humorously described the specificity of her requests, recounting a desire for a dress with intricate details that left her bemused.
Johansson noted, "She does have a list of toys and things, but they're pretty specific. So she'll be -- she'll be like, I want -- Okay, I want a dress. It's fluffy on the top, and then on the sides, it's got like, little sequins. I'm like, what is this thing? It's like too specific."
Drawing comparisons to her childhood, the 'Black Widow' star reminisced about her fondness for a 'Jurassic Park' pup tent, a cherished possession she slept in for six months on her bedroom floor, much to her sister's irritation.
Thinking about sleeping on the floor as an adult, Johansson expressed that she might just "disintegrate" due to the expected uncomfortable feeling.
Scarlett Johansson's playful response to a viral mystery surrounding her mother Melanie Sloan
The conversation took a hilarious turn when Fallon brought up a viral video from 2006 that captured an interview where, as Johansson spoke, her mother, Melanie Sloan, appeared to vanish into thin air.
Johansson quipped, "That woman with the dark hair? Is my mother, I've been looking for her for, like, the last 15 years," as Fallon broke out into laughter and said, "You're so funny."
The actress further joked, "That's fully my mom. Where did she go?"
As the clip played for the audience, Johansson laughed along, expressing surprise and amusement at the bizarre yet humorous incident, showcasing her ability to navigate playful situations with charm and wit.
