Many people remember their high school relationships with fondness and awkwardness. This might be especially true for music producer Jack Antonoff, known for his work with Taylor Swift.
As a teenager, Antonoff dated none other than actress Scarlett Johansson, and the two even attended prom together. Here’s a look at their youthful romance.
Jack Antonoff and Scarlett Johansson’s Teenage Romance
Jack Antonoff and Scarlett Johansson’s relationship began when they were 17 and attending the Professional Children’s School in New York City.
They dated for about a year before parting ways. Reports suggest that Johansson’s rising Hollywood career influenced their breakup.
A year after their split, she starred in “Lost in Translation” with Bill Murray, following her notable role in “Ghost World.”
In 2005, Antonoff, then a member of the band Steel Train, channeled his heartbreak into a song titled “Better Love.” The lyrics reference Scarlett directly: “Scars are in her name / And she scars me with blame / Hey Scarlett, you’re not the same.”
Post-High School Lives
Both Antonoff and Johansson moved on to high-profile relationships. Johansson married and divorced Ryan Reynolds and is currently married to Colin Jost. Antonoff dated Lena Dunham before marrying actress Margaret Qualley in 2023.
Lena Dunham’s Surprising Discovery
Lena Dunhawas brings Antonoff and Johansson’s high school relationship to the public.
While browsing the blog Old Loves, which chronicles past celebrity relationships, Dunham stumbled upon a photo of Antonoff and Johansson.
“The craziest thing that ever happened to me was finding my boyfriend on Old Loves with Scarlett Johansson,” Dunham said. She added, “She’s beautiful, he’s beautiful, but it was just so surreal.”
Dunham wasn’t jealous but found the discovery surreal and mind-blowing.
Looking Back and Moving Forward
It’s unclear if Antonoff and Johansson have kept in touch since high school, but both have achieved great success in their careers.
Johansson became one of the most renowned actresses of her generation, while Antonofproducedes music for top artists. Both seem to have found personal happiness as well.
Their teenage romance may have been brief, but it shaped who they are today. Relationships, after all, contribute to our growth and understanding of ourselves.
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