I Can’t Get Enough Of The Awkward-But-Awesome Story Behind Scarlett Johansson And Colin Jost’s First Date: ‘Honestly’?

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Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are a well-loved Hollywood couple, and many find it easy to see why – they’ve seemed incredibly sweet together from the start. Johansson recently shared details about their first date, which was also one of her first dates ever, and she admitted she was a little unsure of what to expect.

In an appearance on Today with Jenna and Friends, Scarlett Johansson talked about the first time Colin Jost asked her out, which she said was the first time anybody had actually done that. As wild as that is to believe, Johansson says that, perhaps due to her somewhat unusual Hollywood upbringing, she just never had that experience. The actress explained…

I never really had many dates, which is strange because people always assume I did. I tended to jump from one serious relationship to another, so I never experienced the usual asking-out process – no one ever just asked me to dinner or anything. I’m not sure if it was because I was working from a young age, or what the reason was, but I just never got asked out.

I was so surprised to learn how Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson first connected! Apparently, he worked up the courage to ask her out after she hosted Saturday Night Live in 2017. It’s funny because they actually met almost ten years before that, when she hosted for the very first time. But it wasn’t until that second time, when they were both single, that things really clicked.

They had dinner at an Italian restaurant, and it seems like it went smoothly. After the meal, Jost invited her to have a drink with his friends, but Johansson admitted she felt flustered and quickly made an excuse to leave. She went on to explain…

I hadn’t really dated before, so when the date wasn’t going well, I immediately wanted to leave. I rushed home to take over for my babysitter, and it was only 9:36 PM. She was surprised to see me and asked why I was home so early.

She explained that Colin Jost thought their date was over after she left so quickly. He noticed she seemed off and figured she wasn’t enjoying herself, which is understandable – dates that go well usually last longer. Leaving right after dinner often signals something’s wrong, so she isn’t surprised the babysitter was caught off guard.

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost appear to be a genuinely happy couple, which is impressive given the challenges of maintaining relationships in Hollywood. They have a family, enjoy typical couple activities like trips to Disney World, and seem to make it work. Even when Jost does something unexpected, like purchasing a ferry, Johansson seems to be understanding and supportive.

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2025-12-02 21:08