Shooting star: Scarlett Johansson makes 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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She is one of twelve directors, including Scrubs star Zach Braff, who are collaborating on a film anthology called "New York, I Love You."

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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Scarlett has said: "Tom Waits's melodies are so beautiful and his voice is so distinct. I sent him some of my early, early recordings, and he said, 'Go ahead.' I've heard he's very pleased."

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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"She creates a mood that could have been summoned by someone like the novelists Margery Latimer or Jeanette Winterson."

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."