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Shooting star: Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut
Last updated at 15:59pm on 13.03.08Scarlett Johansson's acting has won her many plaudits, but now the ambitious star has stepped behind the camera to maker her directorial debut.
The 23-year-old, who has long been the muse of acclaimed film maker Woody Allen, was spotted filming a five minute short starring Kevin Bacon on the streets of Brooklyn yesterday.
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And action! Scarlett Johansson making her directorial debut in New York yesterday
Scarlett is also preparing to notch up another first for her already impressive CV.
She is set to launch a singing career with her upcoming album Anywhere I Lay My Head, which includes ten covers of songs by jazz musician Tom Waits and one original track.
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Taking charge: the 23-year-old is making a five minute film for an anthology titled New York, I Love You
For one number, she has even teamed up with pop supremo David Bowie, who was impressed by her talent.
He said: "Scarlett's performances are mystical and cool.
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Star power: actor Kevin Bacon signed on to appear in Scarlett's short film
At just 23, The Other Boleyn Girl star has revealed she always has her eyes fixed on new goals.
She has said: "Ambition is healthy. All people who are successful are ambitious. And you have to be ambitious to be successful."
Ambitious: the actress turned director is also planning to launch a singing career later this year
