| The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honors actress Scarlett Johansson with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 11:30 am in front of Madame Tussauds Hollywood, 6931 Hollywood Boulevard. "We are thrilled to honor an actress who has graced the screen and stage since she was eight years old. Over the past 18 years Scarlett has matured into a recognized cinematic presence with an impressive body of work," stated Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer. Scarlett Johansson (born November 22, 1984) is an American actress, model and singer. Johansson began acting during childhood, after her mother started taking her to auditions. She made her film debut at nine years old, as John Ritter's daughter in the 1994 fantasy comedy North. Following minor roles in the 1995 film Just Cause, as the daughter of Sean Connery and Kate Capshaw, and If Lucy Fell in 1996, she played the role of Amanda in Manny & Lo (1996). Her performance in Manny & Lo garnered a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female, and positive reviews, one noting, "[the film] grows on you, largely because of the charm of ... Scarlett Johansson", while San Francisco Chronicle critic Mick LaSalle commentated on her "peaceful aura", and wrote, "If she can get through puberty with that aura undisturbed, she could become an important actress." Johansson made her film debut in North and was later nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her ... |
