Scarlett Johansson was born in New York City to Melanie Sloan (of Polish descent) and Karsten Johansson (of Danish descent). Scarlett showed a passion for acting at a young age and starred in many plays. She has a sister named Vanessa Johansson, a brother named Adrian, and a twin brother named Hunter Johansson born three minutes after her.She began her acting career in 1994 starring as "Laura Nelson" in North (1994). In 1998, the acclaimed film The Horse Whisperer (1998) brought Johansson critical praise an - www.imdb.com

At age 7, Johansson starts auditioning for commercials and becomes disinterested. "It was like a cattle call," she tells Allure in 2005. "[My mom and I] decided I'd just go out for film. I didn't want to promote Wonder Bread." After taking weekend acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Manhattan, an 8-year-old Johansson appears opposite Ethan Hawke in an off-Broadway production of Sophistry. "I had two lines," she tells Allure. - www.people.com

Scarlett Johansson and Justin Long were spotted together recently, leaving an Iron & Wine concert at L.A.'s Wiltern Theatre. Does that mean they're dating? We hope not. Justin Long? Seriously, ScarJo? Just kidding man. We're sure you're a good guy and all. The actors, who co-starred in 2009's He's Just Not That Into You, were seen together on Tuesday. - www.thehollywoodgossip.com