Scarlett Johansson Nearly Faints Over Colin Jost’s ‘Vulgar’ SNL Joke – Full Story Inside
Scarlett Johansson Shocked by Husband Colin Jost’s ‘Vulgar’ SNL Joke – Here’s What Made Her ‘Almost Faint’
Scarlett Johansson’s Jaw-Dropping Reaction to Colin Jost’s Controversial SNL Joke
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have always been known for their playful, humorous dynamic. However, one joke from Saturday Night Live’s Christmas episode went too far—even for the Black Widow star. Johansson recently opened up about her shock and embarrassment after hearing a “really vulgar” joke her husband delivered during a controversial joke swap on SNL.
What Was the Joke That Left Scarlett ‘Grossed Out’?
During a recent interview with InStyle, Johansson recalled being in the audience at SNL’s Studio 8H when Jost, co-hosting Weekend Update with Michael Che, delivered an unexpected joke that left her stunned. The joke, which involved a reference to Costco and an explicit punchline, was written by Che as part of the duo’s annual holiday joke swap tradition.
Johansson admitted that she was warned about a “vagina joke” before the episode aired, but she brushed it off, thinking, How bad could it be? As soon as the punchline hit, she realized the answer: really bad.

‘No! No, Michael!’ – Scarlett’s Live Reaction Caught on Camera
The Lucy actress described her reaction in detail, saying she felt a mix of shock, embarrassment, and disbelief. “When I saw the Costco photo pop up on screen, I was like, ‘No! No, Michael!’” Johansson said, referring to the setup of the joke. “It was so vulgar. It was so gross. It was really gross. And, like, old-school gross.”
She also revealed that the presence of live cameras capturing her real-time reaction made the moment even more intense. “I genuinely felt like I was going to faint,” she confessed. “I had been at 30 Rock all day, and then this happens. It was insane.”
Colin Jost Reacts: ‘I Was in Trouble’
A month after the joke aired, Jost addressed the incident during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He confirmed that Johansson was “genuinely so shocked” and admitted, “I’ve been in trouble ever since, along with a lot of other people.”
Despite the awkward moment, Johansson and Jost seem to have taken it in stride, proving once again that their relationship can handle even the most cringeworthy live TV moments.
What’s Next for Scarlett Johansson?
While she may still be recovering from the unexpected SNL moment, Johansson has plenty to look forward to. The Oscar-nominated actress is set to star in Jurassic World Rebirth, an exciting new installment in the Jurassic World franchise, slated for release on July 2, 2025.
Fans can expect to see Johansson trading comedic shock for high-stakes adventure as she navigates a dinosaur-infested world in what promises to be one of next year’s biggest blockbusters.