Colin Jost got ‘in trouble’ for his crude ‘SNL’ Scarlett Johansson joke.

Colin Jost He recently opened up about his wife Scarlett JohanssonHer reaction to a controversial joke he made about her during a December 2024 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”

The couple, who first met on the set of “SNL” in 2017 and married three years later, are no strangers to the comedic spotlight.

However, Colin Jost admitted that this particular joke left Scarlett Johansson “in real shock.”

During the December 21 episode, Jost and his “Weekend Update” co-host Michael Che took part in the famous segment of reading jokes written by the other. Jost hesitated before introducing the part, saying, “I want to dedicate this next joke to my friend Scarlett Johansson.” When the camera panned to Johansson, watching from backstage, she looked visibly worried.

Jost continued to make jokes about Johansson’s recent 40th birthday and their family life. “Hey, you all know Scarlett just celebrated her 40th birthday, which means I’m about to get out of there,” he joked, laughing while his wife looked puzzled.

The joke escalated when Jost claimed, “We had a baby together, and you haven’t seen any pictures of him yet because he’s black as hell.” An edited photo of the couple with a black baby appeared on the screen, leaving the audience and Jost in fits of laughter.

The clip also included a racy roast beef joke that referenced Johansson’s postpartum experience. “Costco has removed the roast beef sandwich from its menu, but I’m not tripping,” Jost admitted. “I’ve been eating roast beef every night since my wife had the baby. … Nah, nah, I’m just playing, baby.”

During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jost recounted his wife’s reaction, saying, “I think I’m in trouble with a lot of people. Scarlett was really shocked.”

He added that “SNL” producers gave Johansson warning about the joke’s content, but even that didn’t prepare her for delivery. “They were like, ‘Hey, would you be okay if Michael (Che) made some kind of joke at some point?'” Jost explained. “She was like, ‘Sure, you know, whatever, I’m open to it.'” However, when the drawing of Arby’s roast beef appeared on the screen, Johansson was surprised.

“She was backstage saying, ‘Oh my God!’ “This is what it is?” Joost recalls with a laugh. Fallon described the moment as a “legitimate live moment,” to which Jost replied, “I wasn’t.” “I can’t behave well.”

Johansson and Jost, who first went public with their relationship at an American Museum of Natural History gala in 2017, have been married for four years. The couple got engaged in 2019 and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in October 2020. They welcomed their son Cosmo in 2021. Johansson is also a mother to 10-year-old Rose, whom she shares with ex-husband Romain Dauriac.

The two often share their playful dynamic in public. While the pair enjoy making fun of each other, this “SNL” moment went beyond the usual boundaries of humor.

The “Black Widow” actress recently shared details about her marriage, describing her husband as “sweet,” “funny,” and “loving,” but she also revealed the mischievous side that keeps their relationship exciting.

Speaking on “Live with Kelly and Mark,” Johansson joked about Jost’s playful nature. “He’s got his naughty side too, you know. That’s why he keeps it interesting.” When host Mark Consuelos brought up the Staten Island ferry that Jost bought with his “SNL” colleague Pete Davidson in 2022, Johansson laughed and joked, “That’s the naughty part I was talking about.”

Despite its strange charm, the phrase is still a work in progress. “Yes, it’s still out,” she added, poking fun at unconventional investing.

Having recently celebrated her 40th birthday, Johansson reflected on the milestone and the sense of freedom it brought her. “It feels very liberating,” she shared. “You never think about what anyone thinks again.”

As the Marvel star navigates her career, motherhood, and marriage, it’s clear that her sense of humor and connection to Ghost are at the heart of her happiness. Whether it’s raising their son or playfully teasing each other about buying ferries, the couple continues to show that a little laughter goes a long way.