During the latest SNL Weekend Update, things took an awkward—and hilarious—turn when Colin Jost found himself delivering jokes about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, while she watched from backstage. The annual joke swap between Jost and his co-anchor Michael Che has a reputation for going off the rails, but this time, it was personal.
Jost’s “Apology in Advance”
Kicking off the segment, Jost nervously apologized to Scarlett Johansson before diving into jokes written by Che, some of which involved using a “Black voice” and others that hit even closer to home. Scarlett, who had already appeared in the show’s cold open, became an unexpected focal point of the bit.
The cameras cut to Johansson’s live reaction as Jost dedicated a joke to his “boo.” Holding a glass of water, Scarlett shook her head in disapproval while Jost awkwardly laughed his way through a series of quips that only got wilder.
The Roast Heard Around the World
Among the standout moments was a joke about Scarlett celebrating her 40th birthday. Jost joked, “Hey boo, y’all know Scarlett just celebrated her 40th birthday, which means I’m about to get up out of there. Shiz.” Johansson, visibly confused yet amused, continued to shake her head as the jokes escalated.
The punchlines didn’t stop there. Jost dropped a jaw-dropping line about their son: “We just had a kid together, and y’all ain’t see no pictures of him yet ’cause he Black as hell.” Scarlett’s reaction—a mix of disbelief and suppressed laughter—became an instant highlight.
The Roast Beef Joke That Crossed the Line
As if the tension couldn’t get any higher, Che handed Jost a joke about Costco’s roast beef sandwich that took a not-safe-for-work detour. “But I ain’t tripping, I be eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid,” Jost said, lowering his head into his hands as the audience roared with laughter.
The camera flashed back to Johansson, who mouthed “Oh my god” before taking another sip of water. Jost tried to soften the blow with another punchline, adding, “Nah, nah. I’m just playing, baby. You know I don’t go down. Shiz. That’s gay as hell.” The awkward laughter that followed summed up the segment perfectly.
Fans React to the Awkward Exchange
The live audience wasn’t the only group entertained by the SNL Weekend Update antics. Social media quickly erupted with fans commenting on the chemistry between Jost and Johansson, as well as the outrageous nature of Che’s jokes. Some praised Jost for being a good sport, while others empathized with Scarlett’s visible discomfort.
Catch the full SNL Weekend Update clips to see the moment that had fans—and Scarlett Johansson—both laughing and cringing.