Scarlett Johansson photographed by Chris Farina wearing Valentino at Trader Vic’s in the Beverly Hilton Hotel

she was completely mesmerising in this memorable red dress by Valentino.

 In the designer’s signature red, this gown highlighted her hourglass figure to the max without compromising its timeless elegance.

Scarlett Johansson has been compared on many occasions with the divas of Hollywood’s golden era.

 Her talent, the way she moves and talks, and —of course—the way she shines on the red carpet as a modern-age Marilyn Monroe, proves she has earned the title of fashion icon on her own merits.

Throughout the course of her prolific career, which started more than two decades ago, the versatile actress has worn memorable outfits that combine femininity and sex appeal with modern, contemporary touches.

 We take a walk down to memory lane to compile Scarlett’s best red carpet looks over the years.