Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. His incredible legacy ranged from his time as president to decades of humanitarian work, even earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
As tributes poured in from around the world, the internet discovered a surprising and funny connection: people noticed that a young Jimmy Carter looked a lot like actress Scarlett Johansson. It was a quirky reminder of how Carter’s influence and relevance continue to cross generations.
Internet Is Convinced Scarlett Johansson Is a Jimmy Carter Look-Alike
Social media blew up with side-by-side pictures of a young Jimmy Carter and Scarlett Johansson, sparking all kinds of hilarious commentary. “Rest in peace, Jimmy Carter, you were our most Scarlett Johansson-looking president,” one viral tweet joked, racking up over 7 million views.
Over in Brazil, the humor got even wilder, with people joking that Carter was Johansson’s fictional grandfather and making up a family tree to connect them. “Scarlett is just a derivation of Carter—Carter → Carlett → Scarlett,” one commenter claimed, fully embracing the fun. Even though there’s no actual relation, the resemblance was one of the funniest trends on social media. It was also a bit heartwarming to witness the internet remember Carter’s life, albeit in an amusing way.
Jimmy Carter passed away after nearly two years in hospice care, displaying incredible determination and a strong spirit throughout. His son, James E. Carter III, shared the news, announcing his father died peacefully at home.
BREAKING: Jimmy Carter, whose tireless humanitarian efforts made him one of the most respected former presidents in U.S. history, has died. He was 100.
Read more about his life and legacy: https://t.co/7vx5J4CEU4 pic.twitter.com/nwSArnvAjf
— ABC News (@ABC) December 29, 2024
Tributes poured in from world leaders, which comes as no surprise given the deep respect for Carter’s principles, humility, and humanitarian work. President Joe Biden called him a “remarkable leader,” echoing what many felt, and January 9, 2025, has been declared a national day of mourning in his honor.
Saying goodbye to Carter was thoughtfully planned. It starts with a motorcade through his hometown, where a bell will be rung 39 times to honor his place as the 39th president. His body will rest at the Carter Center before being flown to Washington, D.C., to lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda.
The state funeral at Washington National Cathedral will include heartfelt speeches from President Biden and his grandson, Jason Carter, among others. After these national tributes, Carter will be brought back to Plains for a private burial, where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Rosalynn, who passed just over a year earlier.
