Scarlett Johansson turned heads in a stunning coral Saint Laurent gown as she graced the red carpet at the premiere of Wes Anderson’s latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in Manhattan’s Columbus Circle.
The 40-year-old Hollywood icon looked radiant in the strapless ensemble, perfectly complemented by a sleek lariat necklace and rings from Taffin Jewelry, styled by long-time collaborator Kate Young.
In a refreshing twist, hairstylist David von Cannon let Johansson’s sun-kissed waves flow freely, trading in her signature tight bun for a softer, romantic look.
Makeup artist Jian Qiao Lu kept the glam minimal, highlighting Johansson’s bold brows and naturally plump pout, allowing her timeless features to shine through with effortless elegance.
Johansson, a two-time Oscar nominee, plays a quirky, deadpan character known only as ‘Cousin’ in the espionage-themed black comedy, which hits select US theatres this Friday, followed by a wider US/UK release on June 6.
Posing alongside director Wes Anderson and a stacked ensemble cast – including Bryan Cranston, Tom Hanks, Benicio del Toro, F Murray Abraham, Michael Cera, Hope Davis, Mia Threapleton, Steve Park, and Scott Shepherd – Johansson seemed in high spirits.
She was particularly animated while chatting with Hanks, who plays Leland in the film, and laughed along with Cranston’s red carpet antics.
“It was so great because I got to dip in for, you know, like a short period of time, reunite with some friends, meet new friends and castmates, and get, like, into Wes’ world,” Johansson told Extra.
“These guys had been working so hard – Michael, Benicio, Mia – for, like, months, and then I just got to come in and have fun and then I was like, ‘Alright, see you guys later!’”
The Phoenician Scheme currently holds a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 90 critic reviews, adding yet another win to Anderson’s unique filmography.
Johansson’s red carpet appearance comes hot off the heels of her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, which received a six-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, solidifying her rising profile behind the camera as well as in front of it.