Born in New York, Scarlett Johansson started acting as a child but started receiving real recognition after her roles in Ghost World and The Horse Whisperer.

Since, she has starred in over 20 movies, received numerous Golden Globe nominations, and won a BAFTA award for her role in Lost in Translation.

She has topped the U.S. edition of FHM's poll of the sexiest women alive and was named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire.