Scarlett Johansson has publicly expressed her shock over a joke made by her husband, Colin Jost, during his recent appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). The actress, who appeared on the Today show, described the vulgarity of the gag as "just wrong," leaving her astonished.
Speaking with co-host Jenna Bush Hager, the 40-year-old star reflected on the event, stating, "It got so vulgar." She had been notified beforehand about the segment, but still found herself unprepared for the explicit nature of the comment. "Honestly, Jenna, I felt like it was like To Catch a Predator," Johansson added, emphasizing her disbelief at the joke.
The controversial gag revolved around Colin’s comedic take on Costco's recent decision to remove roast beef sandwiches from their menu. During the segment called 'Joke Swap,' Colin read from a script written by his co-star Michael Che. He humorously remarked, "I've been eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kids." This quip surprisingly got a live reaction from Scarlett, who was backstage and couldn't help but gasp, exclaiming on camera, "Oh my God."
Emma Stone, who was also present, expressed her disapproval, turning to Scarlett and declaring, "That was not okay." This sentiment underscored the consensus among the guests, pointing to how far Jost's humor had treaded.
Adding to the moment, Scarlett wittily suggested the possibility of Che’s hidden agenda, commenting, "I feel like Michael is trying to get us permanently removed. What did we do to you, Michael?" This light-hearted banter provided comic relief following the shock of the joke.
Colin, who has hosted SNL's Weekend Update segment since 2014, later addressed the controversy during his appearance on The Tonight Show. He confirmed his wife’s surprise, noting, "She was genuinely so shocked." Although some staff informed her about the segment, Colin had refrained from previewing the content himself, which added to the element of surprise.
The couple tied the knot in October 2020 and shares one son, Cosmo, along with Scarlett’s 10-year-old daughter, Rose, from her previous marriage. Their family life, filled with its own challenges, now finds itself tangled with the public's perception of their identities as entertainers.
This incident shows how personal and professional lines can blur, especially for public figures. Johansson's candid reaction serves as both testimony of her views on the matter and the dynamics of family life with humor.
Both Colin and Scarlett continue to navigate the waters of fame, with incidents like these providing both challenges and, quite often, entertaining content for audiences everywhere. Their relationship, punctuated by moments of laughter and shock, remains under the spotlight, captivating fans and onlookers alike.