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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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. Jost is married to actress Scarlett Johansson.

Early life and career

Colin Jost was born in Staten Island, New York, in 1982. He joined Saturday Night Live in 2005 and later became one of the show’s best-known writers and performers.

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 for SNL during several stretches, helping shape the show’s comedy writing.

Personal life

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

Stand-up comedy and other work

Outside SNL, Jost has performed stand-up comedy and appeared in film and television projects. He has also published memoir-style writing and other comedy work.

Key facts

  • Colin Jost was born on June 29, 1982, in Staten Island, New York.
  • He joined Saturday Night Live in 2005 and became co-anchor of Weekend Update in 2014.
  • Jost served as SNL co-head writer during 2012–2015 and 2017–2022.
  • He married actress Scarlett Johansson in 2020; they have one son, Cosmo.
  • Jost is also known for stand-up comedy and other television and film work.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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, so he is 43 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What is Colin Jost's net worth?
His net worth is not stated in the provided sources. Public estimates vary across entertainment publications, but an authoritative verified figure is not available here.
Colin Jost Weekend Update
Jost is a longtime co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update segment, which he has hosted since 2014.
Colin Jost Scarlett Johansson
Jost and Scarlett Johansson met through Saturday Night Live, began dating in 2017, married in 2020, and have one son together.
Colin Jost stand-up special
The provided sources confirm that Jost has done stand-up comedy, but they do not identify a specific stand-up special.

References

  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.