Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have a love story straight out of a rom-com—quirky, heartfelt, and peppered with red carpet glamour and good-natured jokes. It all started in 2006 on the set of Saturday Night Live when Scarlett hosted for the first time, and Colin, a fresh-faced writer, joined the team.
Fast forward 11 years to 2017, when sparks finally flew. By May of that year, they were making headlines as a potential couple after a cozy hug on the SNL stage and rumors of a kiss at the afterparty. Colin kept it low-key, brushing off questions about his love life, but by September, he couldn’t help but gush, calling Scarlett “pretty awesome” on the Emmys red carpet.
Their official debut came later that November at the American Museum of Natural History Gala, where they didn’t just look adorable together—they also turned heads with their chemistry. A friend of Colin’s even declared the relationship “serious,” while another insider noted Scarlett’s affinity for smart, writerly types, a box Colin ticked effortlessly.
Scarlett Johansson’s Greatest Roles: Wife to Colin Jost, Mom to Rose and Cosmo
Scarlett Johansson is currently married to her third husband, Colin Jost (since 2020), after Ryan Reynolds (2008-2011) and Romain Dauriac (2014–2017). She has two children: Rose Dorothy Dauriac, born August 30, 2014, from her previous marriage to journalist Romain Dauriac, and Cosmo Jost, born in August 2021, with her current husband, comedian Colin Jost.
Rose, now 10 years old, is described as sweet and independent, while 3-year-old Cosmo has already charmed Scarlett’s work colleagues during set visits. Scarlett and Colin, married since October 2020, keep their kids’ lives private but share glimpses of the humor and love in their family dynamic.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s relationship quickly turned into red-carpet royalty by the late 2010s. They dazzled together at events like the Met Gala and the Avengers: Infinity War premiere in 2018, and by May 2019, they were officially engaged. Scarlett flaunted an 11-carat stunner worth a reported $450,000, and later that year, while hosting SNL, she called Colin “the love of my life.” Aww. The couple tied the knot in October 2020 during an intimate ceremony amidst the pandemic. True to their generous spirits, they used their wedding announcement to encourage donations to Meals on Wheels America.
Parenthood entered the picture in August 2021 when they welcomed a son, Cosmo, a name Scarlett said was chosen for its refreshing and charming vibe. Fun fact: both Cosmo and Scarlett’s daughter from her previous marriage, Rose Dorothy, are named after flowers. Colin brought his own humor to the parenting journey, joking that his greatest fear for Cosmo involved bald eagles mistaking their baby for food. Scarlett and Colin’s knack for laughter extended to their professional lives, too. In 2022, they starred in a hilarious Super Bowl commercial for Amazon Alexa, proving they could poke fun at themselves as easily as they made each other laugh.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost turned the 2023 American Museum of Natural History Gala red carpet into a rare public date night! pic.twitter.com/FeI7LJa3Ih
— E! Australia & NZ (@EOnlineAU) December 4, 2023
Scarlett Johansson’s perspective on love evolved over the years. She admitted past relationships, like her marriages to Ryan Reynolds and Romain Dauriac, taught her what she truly needed in a partner. By the time she married Colin, she recognized the importance of compassion and respect, which she said helped their relationship thrive. Their public appearances, like the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 or the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2024, showcased a couple deeply in sync—whether dazzling on red carpets or exchanging witty barbs.
But the heart of their relationship lies in their playful, unfiltered banter. Scarlett once teased Colin about his high school bowl cut, confessing she wouldn’t have dated him back then, while Colin jokingly commented on Scarlett’s skincare line post with the quip, “Is this the best way to contact you?” On SNL, Colin didn’t shy away from risqué jokes about their relationship, leaving Scarlett both shocked and amused in the audience. Whether it’s spa-day hijinks, heartfelt holiday traditions, or cracking each other up in public, Scarlett and Colin have proven they’re partners in every sense—on stage, in love, and in life.
Colin Jost and Michael Che just did their annual SNL joke-swap where they write each other’s jokes
this joke about Scarlett Johansson…and then the camera cutting to her for her shocked reaction…omg pic.twitter.com/q7CKknJB1q
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) December 22, 2024
Scarlett Johansson’s Sweet Stories of Her Kids, Rose and Cosmo
Scarlett Johansson might be known for playing the fierce and fearless Black Widow, but when she’s off-screen, life revolves around two little humans: Rose Dorothy Dauriac and Cosmo Jost. Rose, now 10, is from her marriage to journalist Romain Dauriac, while 3-year-old Cosmo is her son with comedian and SNL star Colin Jost. And even though Scarlett keeps their lives private—no Insta kid pics here—she’s not shy about sharing the wild, messy, and hilarious sides of being a mom.
Rose Dorothy, born on August 30, 2014, in New York City, was named partly after Scarlett’s grandmother and the roses in bloom that time of year. By the time she was a toddler, Scarlett had already dubbed parenting as “tough” but rewarding. On The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2018, Scarlett described her daughter as “painfully girly” but sweet, a mini shadow who wouldn’t let her have a moment to herself—not even on the other side of the bathroom door.
And like most pre-teens, Rose now finds her mom’s antics mildly mortifying, especially the embarrassing dance Scarlett performs whenever the school bus shows up. Still, Rose manages to charm everyone around her. She proudly tells people her mom’s a superhero, though she won’t actually watch Avengers movies because they’re “too violent.” You can’t help but admire a kid who loves Black Widow in theory but draws the line at explosions and fight scenes.
Cosmo, born in August 2021, has a flower-inspired name too—though convincing the family of that took some effort. Colin shared that his mom initially thought “Cosmo” was some kind of hippie joke, calling for days to check if they were sure about it. But Scarlett and Colin stuck with the name, explaining that Cosmo is a lovely little flower that comes in shades of orange and yellow. Rose, at least, was all for it.
Baby Cosmo quickly became the star of his mom’s work life, visiting her on the set of Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City as the unofficial “set baby.” Scarlett laughed about how her coworkers barely noticed her because everyone was more excited about Cosmo toddling around. At just two, he’s already a budding swimmer, with Colin proudly sharing that his son was practically swimming solo by April 2024.
Scarlett Johansson told me all about her new baby, Cosmo, with @ColinJost. pic.twitter.com/KQFlUJZBRy
— The Ellen Show (@EllenDeGeneres) December 15, 2021
Parenting hasn’t been without its challenges, though. Scarlett Johansson has a knack for joking about the chaos of raising kids. She once described the toddler phase as akin to being in an “emotionally abusive relationship,” thanks to the unpredictable rollercoaster of emotions and tantrums. When Cosmo hit the infamous “terrible twos” in 2023, Scarlett joked that they were more like “tackling twos,” complete with literal physical takedowns.
Despite the chaos, it’s clear Scarlett Johansson thrives in her dual roles as Hollywood star and hands-on mom. Whether it’s balancing superhero stardom with bedtime stories or enduring eye rolls from Rose while sneaking in hugs, she makes it work—with a laugh and a whole lot of love.
