If you’re scrolling through the internet trying to keep track of Scarlett Johansson husband history, you aren’t alone. It’s a bit of a saga. Honestly, people still bring up Ryan Reynolds like they’re still together, even though that marriage ended over a decade ago. It’s wild how certain celebrity pairings just stick in our brains like that.
But right now, in 2026, the man of the house is Colin Jost.
You probably know him as the guy from Saturday Night Live who looks like he’s perpetually about to get grounded by his parents. He’s the Weekend Update anchor with the "very punchable face" (his words, not mine—he literally wrote a book with that title). They’ve been married since 2020, and somehow, they’ve become one of the most stable, low-key couples in Hollywood.
How did a Marvel superhero and a Staten Island comedian actually work out? It wasn’t an overnight thing.
The SNL Meet-Cute That Wasn't
Most people think they met and fell in love on a red carpet. Nope. They actually met way back in 2006. Scarlett was hosting SNL for the first time. Colin was a brand-new writer. He remembers her being "beautiful, smart, funny, and terrifyingly sophisticated." She, on the other hand, barely remembered him.
Ouch.
It took another eleven years and a few more hosting gigs for her to actually notice him. Talk about a slow burn. They didn't start dating until 2017, right around the time she was wrapping up her divorce from French journalist Romain Dauriac.
The Husband Timeline
To understand where Colin fits, you kind of have to look at who came before. Scarlett has been married three times:
- Ryan Reynolds (2008–2011): The "Young Hollywood" era. They were super private, almost never photographed together, and it ended before most people even realized it started.
- Romain Dauriac (2014–2017): The "Art Scene" era. He’s a French journalist. They have a daughter together, Rose Dorothy, who is now 11.
- Colin Jost (2020–Present): The "Settled" era.
Why This Marriage is Different
Scarlett has talked about this on podcasts—shoutout to her chat with Gwyneth Paltrow on Goop. She mentioned that she finally realized she needed to be with a compassionate person. Colin is basically the human embodiment of "easygoing."
While her previous marriages felt high-intensity or geographically complicated (Paris vs. New York), her life with Colin seems... normal? They live in New York. They go to Mets games. Colin cracks jokes about her on national television while Michael Che tries to get him cancelled via "Joke Swap." It’s a dynamic that works because they both clearly don’t take the "movie star" thing too seriously.
In 2021, they had a son named Cosmo. Yes, like the flower. Or the magazine. Or the Kramer. Colin announced it on Instagram in the most "Colin" way possible: "Ok ok we had a baby. His name is Cosmo. We love him very much. Privacy would be greatly appreciated."
The "Stepdad" Dynamic
One thing people overlook is how Colin jumped into the deep end of fatherhood. He became a stepfather to Rose when she was just a toddler. By all accounts, he’s been the stable guy in the background while Scarlett was busy suing Disney or filming Fly Me to the Moon. In fact, Colin even had a tiny cameo in that movie as a senator.
It’s actually pretty refreshing. Usually, when a massive A-list actress marries a comedian, there’s this weird "power imbalance" talk. But Colin has his own thing going. He’s been on SNL since 2005. He’s hosting Pop Culture Jeopardy! now. He isn’t just "Scarlett Johansson's husband"—though let's be real, he's totally fine with that being his primary title.
Common Misconceptions
- "They're getting divorced": Every six months, a tabloid tries to say they’re splitting because they haven’t been seen on a red carpet in three weeks. They’re fine. They’re just private.
- "He's too young for her": Actually, Colin is older. He’s 43, she’s 40.
- "It was a PR stunt": If it was, it’s the longest, most committed stunt in history involving a mortgage and a toddler.
What's Next for the Josts?
As of 2026, they seem to be leaning further into the "New York Family" vibe. Colin is still the longest-running Weekend Update anchor in history. Scarlett is moving into more producing roles.
If you’re looking for the "secret sauce" here, it’s probably the fact that they were friends for a decade before they ever shared a drink. They saw each other through other relationships, career highs, and literal decades of SNL cast changes.
Actionable Insights for the Curious:
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- Watch the Joke Swaps: If you want to see their real dynamic, watch the SNL Christmas episodes where Michael Che makes Colin read horrifying jokes. Scarlett’s reactions (often mentioned later) are gold.
- Check out "A Very Punchable Face": If you want to know the guy better, read his memoir. It gives a lot of insight into his upbringing in Staten Island and why he’s so self-deprecating.
- Ignore the "Sources": In the world of Scarlett Johansson husband rumors, unless it comes from her publicist (Marcel Pariseau) or Colin’s own Instagram, it’s probably noise.
They’ve managed to do the impossible: stay boring in a town that hates boring. And honestly? Good for them.