Colin Jost is sharing insights into family life with his wife Scarlett Johansson, revealing how he learned valuable lessons about parenting by observing her with her daughter Rose. Their journey began in 2017 when Jost started dating Johansson, and Rose was just two years old at the time. Over the next five years, Jost had the opportunity to witness Johansson’s exceptional mothering skills before they welcomed their own son, Cosmo, who is now two years old.
Reflecting on his relationship with Johansson, Jost expressed admiration for her as a mother, emphasizing that her parenting abilities played a significant role in their connection. He mentioned how he had the privilege of watching Johansson care for Rose from a young age, allowing him to see her in her element as a mom.
Johansson and Jost first crossed paths when she hosted Saturday Night Live in 2006, long before she tied the knot with her first husband Ryan Reynolds. However, it wasn’t until many years later that they embarked on a romantic relationship that blossomed into marriage.
Colin Jost, 42, recently discussed his personal life and the journey of falling in love with his wife Scarlett Johansson, 39. One of the factors that drew him to her was witnessing her nurturing skills with her nine-year-old daughter, Rose. The couple was spotted together at the premiere of Fly Me To The Moon in New York City on July 8.
Prior to meeting Jost, Johansson had tied the knot with actor Ryan Reynolds less than two years after their first encounter on the set of SNL. Unfortunately, her marriage to Reynolds ended in divorce in 2011. However, she found love once again with a French journalist and art dealer, whom she met through mutual friends in Paris, France.
Their relationship became public in November 2012, leading to a marriage ceremony in Philipsburg, Montana in October 2014 shortly after the birth of their daughter Rose. Despite splitting their time between New York City and Paris, the couple decided to part ways in mid-2016 and finalized their divorce in September 2017.
This separation paved the way for Jost and Johansson to rekindle their connection, 11 years after their initial meeting. Rumors of their romance began to swirl in May 2017, when the actress made a special appearance on the season finale of SNL. Following the show, they shared a warm embrace on stage and were later spotted sharing a kiss at the afterparty.
Their relationship was confirmed later that year when they made their first public appearance as a couple at the American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York City in November 2017. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jost and Johansson opted for an intimate wedding ceremony in October 2020, surrounded by only close family and friends.
Johansson and Jost’s romance blossomed around the time she was a guest on the season finale of Saturday Night Live in December 2017.
Following the SNL season finale back in 2017, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost shared a sweet hug on stage before heading to the afterparty, where they were reportedly caught kissing by Page Six.
Their family soon grew with the arrival of their son, Cosmo, in August 2021, adding to their blissful blended family.
In a recent interview, Jost couldn’t help but gush about his wife, mentioning how she loves doing normal activities, often in disguise to blend in. “She’s great at going to the supermarket. With a hat on, she can easily go unnoticed and enjoy everyday things,” he shared proudly.
Johansson playfully mentioned that her husband is contractually obligated to work on all her film sets as part of their prenuptial agreement, sparking laughter from both Fallon and the audience.
Jost recently shared with The New York Times that he fell in love with her partly because of her amazing mothering skills. He has known his stepdaughter Rose since she was two years old, giving him a preview of her as a mom. The comedian was spotted in Washington, D.C. back in April.
The couple also occasionally collaborates on projects, like when Jost made a brief appearance in Johansson’s latest film, Fly Me To The Moon, alongside Channing Tatum. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Johansson revealed that the film’s director Greg Berlanti is a huge fan of her husband, which led to the cameo. Jost jokingly added that it was in their prenuptial agreement that if she had to do something, he had to support her, leading to laughter from the audience.
During their chat, they discussed how Jost sometimes helps Johansson with her lines for work, but occasionally goes overboard with his dramatic performances, leading to more laughter between the couple.
In her latest movie, Johansson co-stars with Channing Tatum in the film Fly Me To The Moon. The two actors were seen together at a photocall in Madrid, Spain on July 11.
Johansson mentioned that she enjoys rehearsing lines with Tatum, as having a partner to practice with is helpful. However, she jokingly expressed some frustration with his overly serious approach to line readings. She noted that he tends to get very committed to the performance during their practice sessions, often incorporating dramatic pauses that she finds unnecessary.
While appreciating his dedication, Johansson humorously remarked that sometimes she just wants him to say the lines without all the added flair. Despite their differing rehearsal styles, the two actors seem to have a good rapport on set.
