Scarlett Johansson: Life in Pictures

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Scarlett Johansson -- 'Ghost World'

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Breakout role

It was her performance in Ghost World (left, with Thora Birch) that really got peoples attention. Scarlett played Rebecca, a high school grad preparing for the next stage of her life.

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