Colin Jost Delivers Hilariously Snarky Response to Fan Question About Scarlett Johansson
Colin Jost shared a funny audience question he received while hosting Pop Culture Jeopardy!, where he was asked, “Does your wife know you’re here?” The Saturday Night Live star said the comment came during a taping break and added that he responded with a jokingly bitter line about Scarlett Johansson staying home with their kids while he worked to “put food on the table.” The exchange drew laughter from the crowd and highlighted how often Jost gets teased about his marriage to the internationally famous actor.
Jost discussed the moment on the Inside Jeopardy! podcast, where he said fans frequently ask him unusual questions, including whether he really lost a toe at the Olympics, about his and Pete Davidson’s Staten Island Ferry purchase, and who the most famous person in his phone is besides Johansson. But it was the wife-related question that stood out most, especially because Johansson is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood and one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.
The comedian said he was amused by the assumption that his wife might not know his whereabouts, particularly since he was filming in California while she remains based in New York City with their family. He joked that, of course, Johansson would know where he was after two weeks away, but the audience member’s timing made the question memorable. Jost’s playful reaction underscored the public fascination with his high-profile relationship and the ongoing humor he finds in being the less famous partner.
Jost and Johansson married in 2020, and the couple has long attracted attention because of their different levels of fame. Jost recently told Travis Kelce that he actually sees it as a relief to be the less-recognized person in the relationship, saying life is easier when the spotlight is usually on someone else. He also joked that when they go out to eat, restaurant staff are often so starstruck by Johansson that orders are not always written down correctly, leading to them getting the wrong food.
The comments fit the comic tone Jost is known for, mixing self-deprecation with celebrity humor. They also reflect the audience’s continued interest in the personal lives of entertainment figures, especially when those figures are connected to major stars like Johansson. As Pop Culture Jeopardy! continues its new season, Jost’s off-camera anecdotes are proving to be as entertaining as his on-screen role.
With Saturday Night Live having finished its 51st season, viewers can stream past episodes on Peacock, while Pop Culture Jeopardy! is currently available to stream on Netflix.
