During the March 14 episode of *Saturday Night Live*, comedian Michael Che delivered a playful jest aimed at his co-star Colin Jost, bringing attention to Jost’s marriage with actress Scarlett Johansson. The joke occurred during the show’s popular Weekend Update segment, showcasing the comedic chemistry between the actors.
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The humorous exchange unfolded as Che reported on the results of the U.K.’s 2026 Wife Carrying Race, an unusual contest held annually in Dorking, where participants race while carrying their partners. Che remarked, “The winners of the annual Wife Carrying contest in England were a couple from Finland, while once again, the winner of the Husband Carrying contest was Scarlett Johansson.” This line prompted laughter from Che, while Jost momentarily feigned indignation before responding with humour: “We both put food on the table,” he quipped, adding, “They’re different kinds of food.”
Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson, who have been married since October 2020, have frequently featured in comedic dialogues on *SNL*. This latest joke followed Jost’s amusing response to Johansson being surpassed by Zoe Saldaña as the highest-grossing actress of all time. During a January episode, Jost noted that the earnings of the two stars could be compared visually on a graph, jokingly suggesting that Johansson’s total dropped when accounting for his own film contributions.
As Jost pointed out with a laugh, “Okay, well, let’s see what happens if you include the box office from Scarlett’s husband’s movies.” The laughter continued as the onscreen figures illustrated the hypothetical reductions in Johansson’s total earnings due to the playful competition between the two actresses.
Speaking with *Entertainment Tonight*, Jost previously referenced their marital partnership as a “movie power couple”, highlighting their combined success at the box office. He jokingly acknowledged that while Johansson did the majority of the heavy lifting in the industry, together they form an impressive duo. “I basically only do No. 1 movies,” he said, maintaining his light-hearted tone.
In a further twist, Johansson returned to *SNL* in May 2025, an appearance that seemed to serve as a form of retribution for a past segment where Che had Jost read a risqué joke about her. In that instance, Jost remarked on a change in Costco’s menu, drawing laughs from the audience and an incredulous reaction from Johansson backstage.
When Johansson appeared onstage during the Weekend Update segment, she acknowledged Che’s previous jokes with a dose of sarcasm. “Yes, I remember that,” she said in response to Che’s admission of having made Jost tell tasteless jokes. The rapport among the trio was evident, providing audiences with a glimpse into their playful dynamics.
The intersection of personal lives and comedic material has become a hallmark of Jost and Johansson’s appearances on *SNL*. As a couple, they strike a balance between humour and the serious aspects of their careers and family life. They share a son, Cosmo, who was born in 2021, which adds another layer to their public interactions.
This latest episode highlighted the seamless blend of personal anecdotes with comedy, allowing viewers to relate and enjoy the banter shared by the trio on screen. While the jokes are intended for entertainment, they reveal a deeper camaraderie and respect between the comedians—a bond forged both in their professional collaborations and personal lives.
The comedic spirit of *Saturday Night Live* continues to thrive through such exchanges, reinforcing the programme’s legacy of mixing humour with cultural commentary. As the show progresses into new seasons, fans can expect more witty interactions and heartfelt moments from its ensemble cast, particularly between Colin Jost, Michael Che, and Scarlett Johansson.