Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s love story is one that’s straight out of a romantic comedy. The couple, who have been together for over three years, have a relationship that’s built on mutual respect, trust, and a deep understanding of each other.
From their initial meeting on the set of Saturday Night Live in 2006 to their intimate wedding in 2020, here’s a timeline of their relationship that’s sure to give you all the feels.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost: A Complete Relationship Timeline
January 2006: The First Meeting
It was the year 2006 when Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost first met on the set of Saturday Night Live. Johansson was hosting an episode of the comedy show, and Jost was in the writer’s room. At the time, Jost was just a new writer on the show, and Johansson was already a well-established actress. Despite their different backgrounds and career paths, the two hit it off immediately.
May 20, 2017:
Fast forward to May 2017, Scarlett Johansson made a special guest appearance on SNL’s season finale. It was during this episode that the spark between Johansson and Jost was ignited, and the two started dating.
However, they kept their relationship under wraps for quite some time, with Jost confirming their relationship in September 2017.
September 2017: Confirming the Relationship
In an interview with The New York Times, Jost opened up about his relationship with Johansson. He revealed that they had known each other since 2006, and that they had been dating for a while. Jost gushed about Johansson, saying, “She’s the best. I’m very happy. I’m very lucky.”
May 2019: The Proposal
In May 2019, Jost finally proposed to Johansson during a romantic getaway to the Hamptons. The proposal was reportedly “very intimate and personal,” with Jost designing the ring himself. Johansson said yes, and the couple announced their engagement to the world.
October 2020: Tying the Knot
After three years of dating, Johansson and Jost decided to take their relationship to the next level. They tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in October 2020. The wedding was a private affair, with only close friends and family in attendance.
August 2021: Welcoming a New Addition
In August 2021, Johansson and Jost became parents to a son named Cosmo. While the couple keeps their family life private, Johansson later remarked that she was in a “baby bliss bubble.”
Johansson is also a mom to daughter Rose Dorothy, whom she shares with her ex-husband Romain Dauriac.
April 18, 2023:
In 2023, Johansson shed light on their successful relationship during an interview on the Goop podcast. She emphasized the importance of being with a compassionate person – a quality she deeply appreciates in Colin
Their Relationship in Their Own Words
In an interview with the Goop podcast, Johansson opened up about her relationship with Jost. She said, “I didn’t know what I wanted or needed from somebody else. I think identifying those things was a game-changer for me.”
She also mentioned that her relationship with Jost has been successful because they “move around the world in the same way.”
Jost, too, has spoken highly of his relationship with Johansson. In an interview with The New York Times, he said, “I’m very happy. I’m very lucky.”
He also talked about how their relationship has helped him grow as a person, saying, “I’ve learned a lot from her. I’ve learned a lot from being in a relationship with someone who’s so smart and thoughtful.”
