If you’ve spent any time on the internet lately, you’ve probably seen the clips of the "Weekend Update" desk on Saturday Night Live. Colin Jost sits there, usually getting roasted by Michael Che, often about his high-profile personal life. It begs the question that still trends on Google every single week: are Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson married, or is it just one of those long-term Hollywood "situations"?
Honestly, they’re pretty low-key for a couple that includes a Marvel superhero and a late-night staple. But yes, they are very much married. In fact, they’ve been husband and wife for over five years now.
They didn't have a massive, televised "royal" wedding. They didn't sell their photos to a glossy magazine for millions. Instead, they took a path that was—well, a bit weird for Hollywood, but totally on-brand for them.
The Secret 2020 Wedding and That Charity Announcement
Most celebrities announce their nuptials with a staged Instagram post showing off a ring or a designer dress. Not these two. In October 2020, the news didn't break on Scarlett's (non-existent) social media or Colin’s feed.
It broke on the Meals on Wheels America Instagram account.
It was a clever move. By letting a charity announce their wedding, they drove massive traffic and donations to a cause helping vulnerable seniors during the pandemic. The post featured a cheesy, classic pun: a picture of the Staten Island Ferry with the words "Jost Married" across the back.
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The ceremony itself was tiny. We’re talking "minimony" territory. They tied the knot at their home in Palisades, New York, following strict CDC guidelines because, remember, 2020 was a strange time for everyone. Scarlett later mentioned in interviews that the intimacy made it feel "intentional." It wasn't about the spectacle; it was about the actual commitment.
How a "Weird" First Date Led to Marriage
You’d think a guy who writes comedy for a living would have a smooth moves, right? Apparently not. Scarlett recently went on the record (and it’s been making the rounds in early 2026) saying their first official date in 2017 was kind of a disaster.
She admits she was acting "weird." She panicked. Colin actually left that date thinking, "Yeah, that’s it. There’s no future here."
But the history goes back way further than 2017. They first met in 2006 when Scarlett hosted SNL for the first time. Colin was a brand-new writer. He remembers her; she doesn't really remember him from that specific week. It took another hosting gig in 2010 for her to actually notice the "smart, cute writer" who was helping her with a sketch.
A Quick Timeline of "ScarJost"
- 2006: First meeting on the set of SNL.
- 2017: They finally start dating after Scarlett’s second divorce.
- 2019: Colin proposes with an 11-carat pear-shaped light brown diamond (estimated at $450,000).
- 2020: The "Jost Married" pandemic wedding.
- 2021: They welcome their son, Cosmo.
Life as a Blended Family in 2026
Marriage in Hollywood is often measured in "dog years," but these two seem remarkably stable. They are currently raising two kids. There’s Cosmo, their son born in August 2021, and Rose Dorothy, Scarlett’s daughter from her previous marriage to French journalist Romain Dauriac.
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Colin has joked on SNL about the "dynamic" of being a stepdad and a new dad simultaneously. Despite the jokes, sources close to the couple say Colin is extremely hands-on. You’ll often see them spotted around New York or the Hamptons, looking less like "Black Widow and the Funny Man" and more like exhausted parents getting coffee.
The Elephant in the Room: The "Wealth Gap"
It’s a running gag on Saturday Night Live that Scarlett is the breadwinner. And, looking at the numbers, it’s not really a "gag"—it’s just math.
Scarlett Johansson is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. As of 2026, her net worth sits comfortably around $165 million. Between her Marvel residuals and her recent lead in Jurassic World Rebirth, she’s in a different league.
Colin, meanwhile, has a net worth of roughly $10 million. While $10 million is "rich" by any normal person’s standards, it makes him the "poor" one in the relationship. They seem to lean into the humor of it, though. That’s probably the secret to why they work; you can't be married to a global superstar if you have a fragile ego.
Why People Keep Asking If They Are Still Together
In the age of "blind items" and DeuxMoi, people are always looking for cracks in the foundation. Because they don't post "lovey-dovey" photos every day, the internet assumes there’s trouble.
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However, they appeared together at several high-profile events in late 2025 and early 2026, including a recent SNL milestone where Colin surprised her on stage with roses. They also recently moved into a new $13 million home in New York, which is usually a sign that things are going pretty well.
Actionable Takeaways for Fans
If you're following this couple or just curious about how they've made it work for half a decade, here is the "expert" breakdown:
- Privacy is Power: They don't overshare. By keeping their kids off social media and their wedding private, they avoided the "celebrity couple" burnout.
- Humor as a Buffer: Being able to laugh at the fact that your wife makes 16x more than you (literally) is a top-tier personality trait.
- Support the Work: Colin is often seen at her premieres, and she frequently returns to SNL for cameos. Showing up for the "boring" parts of your partner's job matters.
If you’re looking to keep up with them, keep an eye on Meals on Wheels or the Staten Island Ferry news—they seem to do their best work through those two outlets.
Next Steps for You:
Check out Colin Jost’s memoir, A Very Punchable Face, where he goes into more detail about his early impressions of Scarlett. You can also watch Scarlett’s 2023 interview on the Goop podcast where she explains why this marriage feels different from her previous two.