Move over, butter yellow—mocha mousse has officially claimed the title of fall’s hottest color. And who better to prove its power than the always-stylish Scarlett Johansson?
The Black Widow star reminded us that when it comes to this season’s “it” shade, there’s no need to stick to one uniform hue. Playing with different tones of brown is just as chic, and it takes the pressure off feeling like your look has to be perfectly monochromatic.
The actress stepped out in New York City for her CBS Mornings appearance to promote her directorial debut Eleanor the Great, wearing a stunning mocha-inspired ensemble. She paired a rich chocolate leather blazer with a sleek black silk button-down, tucked into lighter brown tailored trousers. Accessories were kept sharp and minimal with a stitched rectangular handbag and classic black pointed-toe pumps.
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ScarJo Stuns In Fall's Trendy Mocha Mousse
Johansson’s blonde hair was styled into a sleek side part, complemented by gold mini hoops and a ring.
Her glam was equally flawless. Celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo—whose star-studded client list includes Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lawrence, and Lindsay Lohan—created a glowing, sculpted look using warm brown tones. Think soft brown shadow, lifted brows, and a perfectly lined nude-brown lip.
The verdict? A masterclass in tonal dressing that proves mocha brown is this fall’s most wearable trend.
Fans were obsessed with her look and raved over her timeless beauty in the comment section on Instagram.
"She’s a light spring and this golden hair, warm brown makeup (and jacket) situation is incredible on her. Absolutely perfect makeup," said one fan. A second wrote, "Ooof the best look of a great season." A third said, "Obsessed with your colors and this look!" Someone else wrote, "One of the most gorgeous women on the planet in my books." Another person noted, "She is perfect, OMG!"
Scarlett Johansson Talks About Directing Her First Movie
Directing your first film is a major milestone for any actor, and she recently spoke with Deadline about Eleanor The Great, reflecting on the experience of completing her debut as a director.
"When you’re acting in something, it’s out of your hands, of course. Obviously, I’ve been working on this in such a bubble, that then to share it with everybody, it’s great," she said.
The mother of two added, “Initially it felt a little nerve-wracking, but now I’m realizing, hopefully it will be widely shared. But it’s such a different feeling than waiting to see how a director cut your performance, or what their takeaway was from the work that you guys did together. It surprises me when people say they’ve seen the film.”
The film made its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2025, and was later released on September 26, 2025.
