Of course, the assassin and intelligence agent is something of a shadowy figure out of necessity, but there’s also a real human being under all that martial artistry, gunplay and deliberate deception. And now, Black Widow the MCU movie explores the backstory of the character, who, while almost infallible in her work with the Avengers, never really got to make her own choices before joining Earth’s mightiest heroes. Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson previously told Parade, “It’s a film very much about self-forgiveness and accepting decisions that were made for you. It’s much deeper than anything we could have done earlier.” As the movie gets ready to roll out on July 9, let’s dig a little deeper and get to know Black Widow, but beware: There are major MCU spoilers ahead!
Who is Black Widow?
Black Widow’s real name is Natalia Alianovna Romanoff in the MCU. She has several aliases, including Natasha Romanoff (often shortened to “Nat”), Natalie Rushman and The Notary. A founding member of the Avengers, she’s a master assassin and spy who was born in 1984 in what was then Stalingrad in the Soviet Union. She trained in the Red Room to be a KGB spy for General Dreykov, who took her under his wing when he found her living alone and orphaned. The Red Room’s cover for their assassin training was ballet, and Black Widow is, indeed, a great ballerina. After Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye is sent to kill Natasha, they actually become close friends, and she went on to break free from her dark origins to work for Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and S.H.I.E.L.D. before joining the Avengers and saving the world on a regular basis. She is close friends with Hawkeye (real name: Clint Barton) and his wife and acts as an aunt figure to his children.
Why is Natasha called Black Widow?
In the MCU, Natasha was the Red Room’s star student, and her skills in marksmanship—as well as her apparent ruthlessness and efficiency in missions—earned her the title “Black Widow” from her instructors.
Who is Black Widow in Avengers?
There are a few iterations of Black Widow in Marvel Comics. In the MCU’s Avengers, Black Widow is the spy and assassin Natalia “Natasha” Alianovna Romanoff.
Who is Black Widow played by?
Scarlett Johanssonplays Black Widow in the MCU. The part was originally slated to go to Emily Blunt, but she was unable to commit to the MCU filming schedule due to her role in Gulliver’s Travels.
Is Black Widow human?
Black Widow is very human: She is mortal, vulnerable and flawed. In fact, that’s what drew Johansson to the role. She previously explained to W Magazine, “The Black Widow character resonated with me … [She] is a superhero, but she’s also human. She’s small, but she’s strong … She is dark and has faced death so many times that she has a deep perspective on the value of life… It’s hard not to admire her.”
What is Black Widow’s personality?
Natasha is whipsmart, courageous and one of the most capable Avengers despite not having any superpowers. She is cool under pressure and doesn’t let her ego get the best of her, unlike most of her fellow heroic counterparts. That said, because she is so duplicitous, it can be tough to get a read on the real Natasha beyond her Black Widow persona. Due to the nature of her work, Natasha has some issues with trusting others. However, once she does, Natasha is incredibly loyal, sacrificing her life in Avengers: Endgameto save both the world and the life of her platonic best friend, Hawkeye. Though her backstory can make her life at times feel heavy, she has a sense of humor, especially in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, in which she teases Chris Evans’ Captain America for being a “fossil” and tries to get him a date. Though she keeps her cards close to her chest, Natasha has shown her vulnerable side a few times: In Avengers, she was visibly fearful of Hulk, and in Age of Ultronexpressed to Bruce Banner that she was sterilized in the Red Room and that it was one of her greatest regrets, despite not being her fault.
Who is Black Widow in love with?
In the MCU, Black Widow was, at one point, romantically involved with Bruce Banner (Hulk), played by Mark Ruffalo. Their relationship was explored in Avengers: Age of Ultron, but largely ignored thereafter except in Banner’s devastation at her death in Avengers: Endgame.
Who is Black Widow’s husband?
Black Widow isn’t married in the MCU. But if you’re wondering who Johansson’s husband is in real life, however, that would be Saturday Night Live"Weekend Update" anchor Colin Jost.
Who is Black Widow’s sister?
Black Widow doesn’t have a biological sister that we know of in the MCU, but she is raised as “sisters” with Yelena Belova, played by Florence Pughin Black Widow.
Who is Black Widow’s father?
In a deleted scene from Captain America: Civil War, it is revealed that Black Widow’s father is Ivan Romanoff. In Avengers: Endgame, this is further cemented, as Red Skull refers to her as “daughter of Ivan.” However, because her father died when she was a child, she was largely raised by Alexei Shostakov, known as the Red Guardian.
Who is Black Widow’s arch enemy? Who is Black Widow’s arch-nemesis?
Aside from Thanos, Ultron, Loki and other “Big Bads” in the MCU’s Avengers films, Black Widow’s arch-enemy is, largely, the man who made her who she is: General Dreykov. She is also at odds with the mercenary Taskmaster, who works for Dreykov in Black Widow. Next, here are all the Marvel movies you can stream on Disney+ to get your full Black Widow fix!
