Q&A: Scarlett Johansson Talks the Holidays & Her Family
The actress and Dolce & Gabbana spokesperson shares her favourite Christmas memories and what traditions she'll be starting this year
BY THE KITNOVEMBER 23, 2015
Scarlett Johansson has always been an icon for old Hollywood glamour, so her representation of the Dolce & Gabbanabeauty line is a perfect fit. And the brand is now releasing a limited edition scent for the holidays, The One Essence, and bringing Johansson back into the family fold for an exclusive Holiday video promoting the fragrance with her longtime D&G co-star Matthew McConaughey.
To go along with the holiday campaign and video, ScarJo has shared some of her favourite Christmas memories and traditions with us:

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS SCENT?
“I think of vanilla as being a Christmas scent because my family cooks a Christmas pudding every year that is like a tapioca kind of pudding, with warm fruit sauce. It cooks for the entire day before and the entire house smells of fresh vanilla. So it is a very Christmassy scent to me.”
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS ATMOSPHERE?
My favourite Christmas atmosphere is a very cosy one because my family usually stays in their pyjamas all day, cooks in their pyjamas, and then, you know, at night we might change into something comfortable. It’s a very warm and cosy family atmosphere that we have for Christmas. Just comfortable, no stress, no crazy dressing up so everybody is very relaxed.”
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS MEMORY?
“My favourite Christmas memory is lying with my sister underneath the Christmas tree with all the lights and the ornaments. I remember that being super magical, the way it looked, and just talking with my sister about what we thought we were going to get for Christmas.”
WHAT GIFTS DO YOU LIKE TO GIVE?
“I like to give very personal gifts, something that is really just unique to the person that I’m giving it to. I like to buy old things for people.”
WHAT GIFTS DO YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE?
“I like to receive socks for Christmas. I know it is a cliché, but it is wonderful to receive socks. Very practical and you can never have enough.”