Scarlett Johansson Sodastream Commercial Gets Banned From The Super Bowl & Causes Disappointment [VIDEO]
Scarlett Johansson is the face of SodaStream's newest commercial but it's reportedly been banned from the Super Bowl.
"Like most actors, my real job is saving the world," the actress says at the beginning of the commercial.
She shows the process of making the drink and adds, "Soda that's better for you and all of us. Less sugar, less bottles."
Johansson then strips down into a sexy dress and sips on the drink sensually.
"Sorry Coke and Pepsi," she says at the end.
The commercial's mention of the two beverage corporations is the reason it's being banned, according to Daniel Birnbaum, CEO of SodaStream.
Birnbaum told USA TODAY on Friday that Fox rejected the Super Bowl commercial "because they're afraid of Coke and Pepsi."
"What are they afraid of?" Birnbaum added. "Which advertiser in America doesn't mention a competitor? This is the kind of stuff that happens in China. I'm disappointed as an American."
While Fox executives and PepsiCo declined to comment, Coca-Cola spokeswoman Lauren Thompson told USA TODAY: "I can confirm we did not pressure Fox. Other than that, we don't comment on our competitors' efforts."
Despite the controversy, Johnasson previously said she's a big supporter of SodaStream.
"I have been pushing SodaStream to my family for years. I buy it for my friends as housewarming gifts and I have it everywhere I go," she recently told People. "When I film I have it in my trailer and they outfit the whole craft service table with it. I have it everywhere just because I love it so much."
