Actress Scarlett Johansson reportedly had a restraining order against an obsessed fan denied.
The Superior Court of California had to dismiss Johansson's complaint on a technicality. The fan could not be found to be served with necessary court papers.
Johansson filed the restraining order petition in November 2023 against Michael Joseph Branham. The Marvel actress says she has been harassed for more than by Branham who claims he fathered one of her children, the Blast reported.
He has left several things at her front gate, including several notes and a child's toy. At one point he allegedly followed one of Johansson's neighbors for 30 miles when he thought it was her.
"Respondent's ongoing and escalating pattern of harassment combined with his determination and ability to travel has created heightened safety concerns given several upcoming public events that I will be attending," Johansson noted in her filing against Branham.
Johansson's attorney Michael Goldstein said he was unable to "serve the culprit" with court papers.
Johansson is married to "Saturday Night Live" cast member Colin Jost. They have a child together and she has another child from a prior relationship.
Branham could not be reached for comment.
