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Colin Jost

Colin Jost is an American comedian, actor, and writer best known as a longtime co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s "Weekend Update." He has been a writer and co-head writer for SNL and has also released stand-up comedy material.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Colin Jost is an American comedian, writer, and actor best known for his long tenure on Saturday Night Live. He has been a co-anchor of the show's Weekend Update segment since 2014.

Early life and career

Jost was born in Staten Island, New York, in 1982. He joined Saturday Night Live as a writer in 2005 and later became a co-head writer, helping shape the show's comedic voice.

Saturday Night Live

Jost is best known as co-anchor of Weekend Update, which he has hosted since 2014. He also served as co-head writer during multiple periods, including 2012–2015 and 2017–2022, contributing to the show's writing and performances.

Personal life

Jost married actress Scarlett Johansson in 2020. The couple has one son, Cosmo, and Jost is also stepfather to Johansson’s daughter from a previous marriage.

In short

  • Longtime SNL writer and Weekend Update co-anchor since 2014.
  • Married to Scarlett Johansson in 2020.
  • Joined SNL in 2005 and served as co-head writer.
  • Has one son, Cosmo, with Johansson.
Canadian angle

Jost is widely known in Canada through Saturday Night Live broadcasts and international entertainment coverage, and his marriage to Scarlett Johansson has also been covered by Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Colin Jost married to?
He is married to actress Scarlett Johansson.
How old is Colin Jost?
He was born on June 29, 1982, making him 43 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What is Colin Jost known for?
He is best known as a longtime co-anchor of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, a role he has held since 2014.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Colin-Jost
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, SNL career, Weekend Update role, marriage to Scarlett Johansson, and child.
  2. The Knot — https://www.theknot.com/content/scarlett-johansson-colin-jost
    Supports: Marriage to Scarlett Johansson and relationship timeline.
  3. People — https://people.com/movies/scarlett-johansson-colin-jost-relationship-timeline/
    Supports: Meeting on SNL, dating, engagement, marriage, and child.
  4. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/colin-jost/
    Supports: Birth date, relationship status, and marriage details.
  5. Harper's Bazaar — https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/celebrities/a46587432/colin-jost-scarlett-johansson-relationship-timeline/
    Supports: Relationship timeline and reference to Jost’s stand-up comedy work.