Colin Jost Roasted on SNL for Earning Less Than Wife Scarlett Johansson

Colin Jost Joked About Making Less Money Than Wife Scarlett Johansson on SNL

Colin Jost’s marriage to Scarlett Johansson was the topic of a funny moment on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). During the “Weekend Update” segment, Jost was teased for earning less money than his famous wife. Fans loved the joke, and it became popular online.

Funny Moment on SNL

Mikey Day played a funny character called Lord Gaga, who is a made-up husband of Lady Gaga. While talking about Lady Gaga’s success, Day started teasing Jost.

He asked, “Colin, can you imagine a man whose wife makes more money than him?” The audience laughed a lot.

Then, he joked even more: “Oh, the shame! If I sat here on TV, knowing my wife made more money than me, I would die! What a nightmare!”

Jost tried to keep a straight face, but he laughed as the audience cheered. Day finished with a great question: “Oh, I’m sorry. What does your wife do?”

Why Was This So Funny?

• Many couples have different incomes, so people can relate.
• SNL always makes fun of celebrities, and this was a great example.
• Mikey Day did a great job playing his character.
• Jost’s real reaction made it even funnier.

Who Makes More Money?

Even though Jost is a top SNL cast member and earns around $525,000 per year, his wife makes much more.

• Scarlett Johansson is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood.
• Her net worth is over $165 million.
• In 2024, she made more than $20 million from acting.
• Some of her biggest movies: “Black Widow” (Marvel) and “Jurassic Park.”

Jost also makes money from other work:

• He wrote a book called “A Very Punchable Face.”
• He worked as a 2024 Olympics correspondent.
• He is the host of “Pop Culture Jeopardy!”
• His net worth is about $10 million.

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Jost & Johansson’s Love Story

• They first met in 2006 on SNL.
• They started dating in 2017.
• They got married in 2020.
• They have a son named Cosmo (born 2021). Johansson also has a daughter, Rose, from a past marriage.

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