Turning 40 has been liberating, Scarlett Johansson says

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

The Hollywood star, who celebrated her 40th birthday on Friday, says 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, Johansson 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!"

Johansson also revealed her husband Colin Jost threw a surprise bash for her 40th.

The star, who has been married to Jost 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, Johansson 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."

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

Johansson, who has a three-year-old son called Cosmo with Jost, 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."