Scarlett Johansson has been found to have familial connections to one of her fellow Marvel stars. The actress known for portraying the role of Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was mentioned on the latest episode of the documentary television series Finding Your Roots, featuring Michael Douglas.
The show focuses on celebrities exploring their ancestral histories and familial connections through meticulously researched “books of life” presented by professional genealogists.
Michael Douglas Finds Familial Connection to Scarlett Johansson
The latest episode of Finding Your Roots has revealed the familial bond between Marvel actors Michael Douglas and Scarlett Johansson. During Episode 9 of Season 10, the host of the show, Henry Louis Gates, disclosed that DNA analysis conducted by the show’s team revealed that Johansson is Douglas’ “DNA cousin.”
He further explained,
“Michael and Scarlett share identical stretches of DNA on four different chromosomes, all of which appear on Scarlett’s maternal lines, which stretch back to Jewish communities in eastern Europe.”
The Ant-Man star was surprised by the revelation and expressed his amazement, saying, “Are you kidding?—That’s amazing. All right. This is cool.” The Oscar-winning actor also expressed eagerness to meet the Asteroid City star following this revelation. “I look forward to seeing Scarlett next time,” Douglas said.
Both Johansson and Douglas have starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, taking on the role of Natasha Romanoff, and Hank Pym in the franchise. While they both appeared in the 2019 blockbuster Avengers: Endgame, they did not share any scenes together.
Michael Douglas on Reprising His Role as Hank Pym
Michael Douglas has portrayed the role of Hank Pym and the original Ant-Man in the MCU since the 2015 film. The 79-year-old actor has shared that he enjoyed working with his Ant-Man co-stars, including Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily.
However, he has also expressed mixed sentiments regarding his involvement in the potential fourth installment of Ant-Man or other future MCU projects. Douglas was asked about the same during the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania premiere.
And he told The Hollywood Reporter that he would only return for another Marvel movie “as long as I could die.” Douglas has reprised his role as Hank Pym in the Ant-Man sequels and Avengers: Endgame along with voicing the character in the animated Marvel series What If…?
While his return as Hank Pym remains uncertain as of now, the actor is set to star in a biographical drama miniseries centered on the United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin along with a drama film Blood Knot, which also features his son Cameron Douglas.
The Ant-Man film series and Avengers: Endgames are available to stream on Disney+.
