Hollywood icon Scarlett Johansson shocked American troops stationed in Afghanistan back in 2016—not with her action-packed movie stunts, but with her unexpected musical chops! While on a morale-boosting tour of military bases, the Avengers star had an impromptu run-in with country singer Craig Campbell, and what happened next left everyone in awe.

Seated on simple fold-out chairs, Craig casually invited Scarlett to join him for a cover of Nancy Sinatra’s classic These Boots Are Made for Walkin’. Admitting with a laugh that he couldn’t quite remember all the lyrics, the country star left it to Scarlett to take the lead—and she nailed it. Fans watching online were stunned, with one viewer exclaiming, “She’s got a much better voice than I was expecting!”

While most people know Scarlett for her blockbuster film career, music lovers may be surprised to learn she’s been dabbling in the industry for years. She dropped her first track Summertime in 2006, and her latest project—a 2018 EP with Pete Yorn—showcased her sultry vocals alongside indie music legends like David Bowie, Este Haim, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Though critics were harsh on her debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head, which featured a haunting cover of Tom Waits’ Falling Down, many fans now argue the album was simply ahead of its time. Some even claim its dreamy, stripped-back production foreshadowed the indie pop sound later popularized by artists like Lana Del Rey. One die-hard supporter wrote, “This is maybe one of the most underrated and misunderstood works in history.”

With her spontaneous military base performance proving she’s got real vocal talent, could Scarlett Johansson be gearing up for a musical comeback? One thing’s for sure—whether she’s lighting up the big screen or belting out a tune, this Hollywood star is a true multi-talented force to be reckoned with!