"Scarlett Johansson: Portrait of a Rising Star charts the rise and rise of this talented and beautiful actress. Following her from childhood through her teenage years and into adulthood, it focuses on her relationship with her mother and manager, her struggle to land her first big screen part, and her relationships, loves, decisions and regrets - everything that has made Scarlett Johansson one of the best-known and respected actresses of her generation."--BOOK JACKET.