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Social Media Reacts To Scarlett Johansson's 'Bad Wig' And Makeup-Free Face While Filming 'The Exorcist'

March 19, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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Scarlett Johansson has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood, but she’s toning things down for one of her upcoming projects.

The award-winning actress was recently photographed filming a new rendition of The Exorcist, the iconic horror movie. She was seen filming in New York City, working behind the scenes in some casual sweats. However, fans couldn’t help but point out her ‘bad’ wig and makeup-free look, which they commented on through social media platforms. Read more about the new photos below.

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Scarlett Johansson Photographed Filming 'The Exorcist' In NYC

The mom-of-two has been booked and busy over the last year, with a new Jurassic Park film, her directorial debut, and more. However, now she's taking on an entirely new, spooky project.

 

Scarlett will be starring in a new film adaptation of The Exorcist, one of the most classic horror films from 1973. Though there are a lot of details yet to be released about the new take, it's been put together that she'll be playing a mother, and her son is played by Hamnet star Jacobi Jupe.

 

This week, she was spotted filming scenes for the scary film in New York City alongside her other co-star, Chiwetel Ejiofor. She was papped near the film's trailers with long, unkempt blonde hair that went down to the middle of her chest, and seemingly had little to no makeup on, with her skin appearing bare. You can see the pictures of her on set here!

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Fans React To Scarlett's Look & 'Bad Wig' On Social Media

After paparazzi pictures of the Nanny Diaries star and her co-stars on set went viral on social media, they quickly went viral. People had a lot to say about the upcoming adaptation of the film, but also about how different she looked from her usual glamorous self.

 

On platforms like Instagram, fans and other internet users shared their thoughts.

 

"Scarlett looks so tired and mad," commented a user.

 

"That's a pretty bad wig," wrote another. "They'd better fix that."

 

"Nothing scarier than that wig," joked a user, as another commented, "That wig needs an exorcist."

 

We'll be curious to see if film critics get a little more excited about the new rendition of the spooky movie, with numerous users commenting on how they feel no one should touch it. But with 'Scar Jo's' talent, perhaps it'll be better than they expected.

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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