Wed Jan 22 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## SNL’s Jost Jokes About Wife Scarlett Johansson, Leaving Her “Shocked”

**New York, NY** – Saturday Night Live co-host Colin Jost found himself in hot water (or perhaps, a Costco roast beef sandwich-related predicament) after his Christmas episode jokes about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, went unexpectedly racy. While Johansson, 40, watched from backstage, Jost, 42, delivered jokes written by his co-host Michael Che that included R-rated material focusing on his marriage.

Jost revealed on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* that he hadn’t seen Che’s jokes beforehand but that the SNL team had given Johansson a heads-up, warning her about the jokes’ mature content. While she gave her approval, the jokes still managed to surprise her. The unexpected highlight was a visual gag involving a Costco roast beef sandwich, prompting Johansson’s shocked reaction backstage. Jost admitted his reaction was genuine, highlighting his inability to convincingly act surprised.

The jokes were part of a yearly tradition where Jost and Che exchange and perform each other’s material. This year, Che’s jokes heavily featured Johansson, including a quip about Jost’s plans after Johansson’s recent 40th birthday.

Johansson, known for her good humor, has previously praised Jost’s character and humor, describing him as a “great guy” with a “naughty side.” The couple, married since 2020, share a three-year-old son, Cosmo.

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