40 is liberating: Johansson

Scarlett Johansson found turning 40 to be a "liberating" experience.

The Hollywood star - who celebrated her 40th birthday on November 22 - has revealed that she's looking forward to the next chapter of her life with a renewed sense of optimism.

Asked how she feels about turning 40 on 'LIVE with Kelly and Mark', Scarlett replied: "Well, it’s only been three days, but so far, it’s great."

The actress subsequently suggested that she feels freed after reaching the landmark birthday.

She said: "You also don’t care what anybody thinks, which is so liberating. It’s so liberating!"

Scarlett also revealed that Colin Jost, her husband, threw a surprise bash for her 40th birthday.

The actress - who has been married to Colin since 2020 - shared: "He threw me a humungous bash this year. It was a surprise. And I had all the martinis for everyone and I can’t wait to see the photos so I can remember the night."

Scarlett's "friends and colleagues came from all over the place" to attend the party.

She added: "It was magical. And he put it all together!"

Earlier this year, Scarlett suggested that she doesn't worry about ageing and is now happy to embrace a natural look.

The 'Black Widow' star said on 'Good Morning America': "What I used to see in the past as perceived flaws, I now hold a lot more acceptance."

Scarlett admitted that she feels "proud" of her natural appearance.

The actress - who has a three-year-old son called Cosmo with Colin - said: "I go out of the house and I don't even wear make-up sometimes - I am presenting myself in a proud way and everything it has taken to get here."