Scarlett Johansson is only a painter.
A Love Song for Bobby Long is a 2004 American drama film written and directed by Shainee Gabel . Set in New Orleans , Louisiana , the film stars John Travolta and Scarlett Johansson , who was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress -- Motion Picture Drama for her performance . Scarlett Johansson ( [ dʒoʊˈhænsən ] born November 22 , 1984 ) is an American actress , model , and singer . She shifted to adult roles with her performances in Girl with a Pearl Earring ( 2003 ) and Lost in Translation ( 2003 ) , for which she won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role . As a singer , Johansson has released two albums , Anywhere I Lay My Head ( 2008 ) and Break Up ( 2009 ) .