Oscar-nominated actor Scarlett Johansson will be feted with the 35th American Cinematheque Award during the organisation's gala at the Beverly Hilton on November 18. As per Variety, the honour will put her in esteemed company as she will join a list of prior honourees that includes Spike Lee, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jodie Foster, Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Eddie Murphy, Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon, Denzel Washington, Steve Martin, Samuel L. Jackson and many more.

American Cinematheque chair Rick Nicita said Johansson's career embodies the essence of the prestigious award. "Her immense talent has shone brightly from her movie debut as a child through her emergence as a megastar of blockbusters," Nicita said in a statement on Tuesday morning.