Scarlett Johansson, an indomitable force in Hollywood

a young aspiring actress to a global superstar

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Scarlett Johansson was born on November 22, 1984, in New York City

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father, Karsten Johansson, is an architect originally from Denmark

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mother, Melanie Sloan, is a producer with Polish-Jewish ancestry.

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Johansson was exposed to the world of theater and film at an early age.

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Johansson showed a keen interest in acting

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Johansson’s first foray into acting came at the tender age of nine

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roles in films like Ghost World (2001) roles in films like Ghost World (2001)

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Johansson continued to build on her success with a series of critically acclaimed roles.

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