Scarlett Johansson Braves Cold For Pudding Award

While it’s not quite an Oscar, Scarlett Johansson was nevertheless appreciative of receiving Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals 2007 woman of the year award on February 15th.

The 22-year-old actress defied cold weather to lead a parade of students yesterday during the tradition-rich acceptance ceremony.

According to the Boston Globe, “Johansson wore no gloves as she rode in the freezing temps in a donated silver Bentley convertible that was trailed by another of the sleek cars holding Miss Massachusetts Michaela Gagne. Johansson may not have worn gloves, but she was wearing a $125,000 tiara made by Suzy Fabrikant for Alpha Omega Jewelers. (The 13.1-carat diamond on a white gold piece will be on display in the Harvard Square store.) The actress was thrown a stuff toy pig from someone in the crowd, which she seemed to hug for warmth, and was bombarded with proposals, prompting Johansson to lean into senior Justin Rodriguez to say, “We’re moving so slowly I could take numbers.”

"Everything I ever dreamed of when I was a little girl is happening to me right now,” Johansson joked while surrounded by the group’s president, Joshua Brener, and vice president, Justin Rodriguez on the back seat of a silver Bentley during the parade.

During the event, the star told reporters that she admired the theatrical troupe for going on with the show.

“I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bra and panties on a day like this,” she said. “They were really suffering for their craft.”

Johansson, who also participated in a mock SAT exam, seemed cheerful and delighted when accepting the award.

“Thank you so much for this fabulous golden pot. It’s been such a wonderful day. This is the closest I’ll ever get to a Harvard degree for sure,’’ Johansson said. “It’s a real honor and I can’t wait til later tonight when we party.’’

As the male equivalent for the award, the troupe picked Ben Stiller. The actor is set to be honored next week.

According to Hasty Pudding Theatricals web site, The Man and Woman of the Year awards are presented annually to performers who have made a “lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment.”

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