Scarlett Johansson sells Manhattan penthouse at a loss: Report

Scarlett Johansson has sold her penthouse in Manhattan at a loss.

The 37-year-old actress acquired the two-bedroom, two-bathroom property for US$2.1 million (S$2.8 million) in 2008, and she's now sold the penthouse for US$1.87 million, according to the New York Post newspaper.

Scarlett put the property on the market nearly two years ago, but she's now accepted a cut-price deal, despite making expensive renovations and updates to her former home.

Scarlett — who is one of the world's best-paid actresses - first listed the property for US$2.5 million in July 2020. However, she decided to reduce her asking price to US$1.89 million in December.

At the same time, the penthouse was listed for rent at US$6,500 per month.

The property overlooks the East River in New York and boasts a terrace with skyline views. Despite this, it initially failed to attract bidders and Scarlett was ultimately forced to lower the price.

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Scarlett was born in New York City and although she's lived and worked a lot in Europe over recent years, she's always considered herself to be a New Yorker.

The actress thinks the city is "beautiful and tragic" — but also an important part of her own identity.

Speaking about her relationship with the Big Apple and the influence it's had on her life, she previously explained: "I'm a New Yorker. It's something that follows you.

"It's an inherent part of how you approach life in general, being a city kid. I carry it with me whether I'm aware of it or not. How I function in other cities, how I problem-solve, how I get things done, how I communicate: it's all the product of growing up in a city where anything is possible.

"The city is unforgiving. It's beautiful and tragic and, you know, available and distant, all in one afternoon."