Colin Jost's "SNL" Joke Leaves Scarlett Johansson Shocked

Colin Jost, the comedian and “Saturday Night Live” cast member, recently shared an amusing yet revealing story about his wife, Scarlett Johansson’s, reaction to one of his more audacious jokes during the show’s “Weekend Update” segment. Appearing on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Jost recounted how his comedic performance took an unexpected turn, leaving the “Black Widow” actress genuinely shocked.

Jost, 42, explained that while the “SNL” team had given Johansson a heads-up about a potential crude joke, the actual punchline caught her off guard. “They were like, ‘Hey, would you be OK if Michael [Che] made a little, like, kind of vagina joke at some point?’” he recalled. Johansson, 40, seemed open to the idea at first, responding, “Sure, you know, whatever, I’m open to it.” However, when the moment arrived on air, Jost admitted he was just as surprised as she was when the graphic for Arby’s appeared on screen.

During the December 21, 2024, episode of “SNL,” Jost dedicated a joke to Johansson, which quickly spiraled into a series of crude remarks that left her backstage with her mouth agape. The moment was so genuine that Fallon remarked it was a “legitimate live moment,” to which Jost replied, “I was not. I can’t act that well.”

As Jost began his joke, he teased, “Hey boo, y’all know Scarlett just celebrated her 40th birthday, which means I’m about to get up out of there.” The audience erupted in laughter as he continued, “We just had a kid together, and y’all ain’t see no pictures of him yet ’cause he black as hell.” The punchline was accompanied by a doctored photo of him and Johansson with a black child, further amplifying the humor of the moment.

In an even bolder move, Jost compared Johansson’s postpartum body to a roast beef sandwich, quipping, “Costco has removed their roast beef sandwich from its menu, but I ain’t tripping. I be eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid.” The joke elicited both laughter and shock from the audience, but Jost quickly clarified, “Nah, nah, I’m just playin’, baby. You know I don’t go downtown! Shiz! That’s gay as hell!”

Jost and Johansson’s relationship has been a topic of interest since they met on the set of “SNL” in 2017 and later tied the knot in 2020. The couple welcomed their son, Cosmo, in 2021, while Johansson also has a daughter, Rose, from her previous marriage. Their dynamic, filled with humor and spontaneity, continues to entertain fans as they navigate the challenges of parenthood and public life together.

As Jost’s comedic style often walks the line between edgy and relatable, his latest performance is a testament to how humor can sometimes lead to unexpected and genuine reactions, both on screen and off.