Scarlett Johansson has been honoured with her own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, saying it proves she must have “made it to the big time”.

“When I was told I was getting this star, I thought to myself, ‘Man, I really made it to the big time’,” she said.

“You know, no matter what happens from here on out, I made my mark, I’m here to stay, and my family for generations to come will always be able to visit me right here, always.

“What a deeply, deeply touching gift.”

The 27-year-old, who reprises her role as the Black Widow in the latest Marvel Comics blockbuster The Avengers, was joined by her co-star Jeremy Renner at the ceremony.

He paid teasing tribute to Johansson.

“Working with her was tremendous…ly awful,” he joked.

“For six months, she continuously threw me around, beat me, stepped on me and wiped the floor with my dignity and self-respect every day – all with a smile on her face.”