All About Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson's Love Story
Where's the best place to meet someone in New York? For a few lucky celebrity couples, it's the set of Saturday Night Live. Such was the case for Emma Stone and her husband, as well as Colin Jost and his wife, Scarlett Johansson. The comedian and actress first crossed paths when she hosted the sketch comedy series in 2006, but it took another 10 years for their relationship to turn romantic.
After getting engaged in 2019, the couple hosted an intimate wedding in 2020 amid the COVID pandemic (which they used to give back to the community). Their family grew by one with the birth of their son, Cosmo, in 2021—and today, they're happier than ever.
Here, we take a deep dive into Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson's love story, including their different interpretations of their star-studded meet-cute, and everything we know about their private wedding.
- Colin Jost's wife is Scarlett Johansson. They have been together since 2017.
- Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson met in 2006 on the set of Saturday Night Live.
- Colin Jost and his wife Scarlett Johansson got married on October 29, 2020, at their home in Palisades, New York.
- Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson share one child together, a son named Cosmo.
In this article:
- How Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson Met
- Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson's Relationship Timeline
- Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson's Wedding Details
- All About Colin Jost and Wife Scarlett Johansson's Son
How Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson Met
Colin Jost and his wife Scarlett Johansson met on the set of Saturday Night Live, but they have different recollections of the details. According to Jost, their first official meeting happened in January 2006 when she hosted the show and he was a brand-new staff member. "The first time she hosted was the first year I was a writer on the show," he told Entertainment Tonight. "So, we've kind of known each other since then…she's the best."
He gave more details about this chance encounter in his 2020 memoir, A Very Punchable Face, writing, "She has just turned 20, and I was 23, but in terms of status and maturing she was here [holds hand above head] and I was here [holds hand one inch off ground]." He continued, "She claims that she remembers thinking I was 'cute,' but I know what I looked like and that's not the word I would have used. ('Shaggy' would have been generous. 'Slovenly,' more accurate)."
Johansson, on the other hand, considers the year of their meet-cute to be 2010, when she hosted SNL for a second time. "It was some dumb parody that he had written, and he was in there partly directing this segment we had to do," the Black Widow actress told The Hollywood Reporter. "That's my first memory of him. He seemed very confident at the time. I don't know if he felt that way, but in that environment, if you're not confident as a writer, your stuff just never gets produced."
Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson's Relationship Timeline
Regardless of whether they met in 2006 or 2010, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost's relationship didn't heat up until 2017. Previously divorced from Ryan Reynolds, Johannson split from her ex-husband Romain Dauriac in March. Around that same time, she was set for her fifth SNL hosting gig—and this turned out to be the official beginning of their relationship timeline.
Spring 2017: Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson Spark Dating Rumors
During the SNL season finale in May 2017, cameras captured Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson sharing a hug on stage, thus tipping fans off to a possible romance. Rumors also picked up in tabloid magazines, with sources claiming the two were casually seeing each other. Although they played coy in the media, they continued to spend time together throughout the summer.
September 2017: Colin Jost Confirms Relationship With Scarlett Johansson on the Red Carpet
Finally, Colin Jost confirmed his relationship with Scarlett Johansson during a red carpet appearance at the Emmy Awards in September 2017. "She's pretty cool … it's hard to have a lot of complaints, she's pretty awesome," he said to Entertainment Tonight. "I'm very happy. I feel very lucky." Later that fall, the couple made their public debut as a couple at the American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York City.
Before the end of the year, Johansson made a guest appearance on an episode of SNL. During the finale, the two hugged each other on stage—a sweet moment that Jost's Weekend Update co-host Michael Che poked fun at on his Instagram Story.
May 2019: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Get Engaged
After two years of dating, Colin Jost proposed to Scarlett Johansson in May 2019, which her publicist confirmed to the Associated Press. A few weeks later, she was seen wearing a massive 11-carat engagement ring that was estimated to be worth $450,000.
When Johansson hosted SNL for the sixth time that year, she addressed their relationship milestone in her opening monologue: "This place means so much to me," she said. "I have so many friends here and I met the love of my life here."
October 2020: Colin Jost Marries Scarlett Johansson
Like many 2020 to-be-weds, Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson had to shift their wedding plans during the pandemic. The couple ultimately swapped vows at their New York home in an intimate ceremony reserved for family and friends.
August 2021: Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson's Son Is Born
The Jost-Johansson clan grew by one in August 2021 with the birth of their son, Cosmo. The comedian personally took to Instagram to confirm the news on Instagram, writing. "Ok ok we had a baby. His name is Cosmo. We love him very much." The proud dad also requested privacy and tagged the "no kids" account that has held the public responsible for protecting the children of celebs. He also tagged Michael Che as his publicist (which was done in jest). The baby boy joined his big sister, Rose Dorothy, whom Johansson shares with her ex Romain Dauriac.
Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson's Wedding Details
Colin Jost and his wife Scarlett Johansson made the leap of faith to marry on October 19, 2020. The couple exchanged vows in a minimony at their home in Palisades, New York. Like millions of couples who had to postpone their weddings amid COVID, the dynamic duo also faced their own set of challenges as they planned. In a People interview, Johansson revealed additional details about her nuptials, including seemingly relatable snippets for most COVID couples.
"I think just keeping it intimate and small made it feel intentional," the actress told the mag. "We wanted it to feel like it had an intentional intimacy as opposed to being something that felt like we were restricted by all these things."
Johansson and Jost's minimony reflected much of The Knot's wedding trends at the time, especially the notion of intentionality while planning a wedding. The couple also implemented full health and safety measures. "There was a lot to take into consideration because of all of the CDC guidelines and making sure everybody was comfortable and safe, following all the COVID protocol," she added in the same interview.
That wasn't the only trend from ScarJost's wedding day. The newlyweds, very aware of their platform and presence, also made a splash on social media with a "big reveal" opportunity. They debuted the announcement of their wedding via Instagram by supporting Meals on Wheels America. "We're thrilled to break the news that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones, following COVID-19 safety precautions as directed by the CDC," the post read. "Their wedding wish is to help make a difference for vulnerable older adults during this difficult time by supporting @mealsonwheelsamerica. Please consider donating to celebrate the happy couple by clicking the link in our bio."
All About Colin Jost and Wife Scarlett Johansson's Son
Shortly after Colin Jost and his wife welcomed their son to the world, Johansson opened up about their family dynamic during a red carpet conversation with Entertainment Tonight. "I feel very fortunate that I've been able to take this time to really enjoy the early stages of my motherhood with our son," she said. "It's been wonderful. I'm in a 'baby bliss bubble.'"
While their son's name raised questions from fans, Johansson shared more details about his nontraditional moniker during a 2022 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. She joked that she just "threw a bunch of letters together," saying, "It just seemed like a refreshing — it's so charming. Our friends all liked it."
She added that it has a sweet connection to her daughter, Rose. "They are both flowers," she continued. "Not a lot of people make that connection. Cosmo is a really sweet little flower that comes in different shades of orange and yellow."
With reporting by Esther Lee.