Colin Jost Addresses False Rumors of Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans Affair

On August 21, 2025, a baseless rumor spread across social media, falsely claiming that Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost had confirmed an affair between his wife, Scarlett Johansson, and her Marvel co-star Chris Evans. The alleged quote, “I am very sad and cannot accept this. They had a long…,” originated from an unverified X post and quickly gained traction, stirring confusion and concern among fans. In response, Jost addressed the misinformation in an exclusive interview with People magazine, firmly denying the claims and setting the record straight about his marriage to Johansson.

Jost, 43, expressed frustration over the fabricated story, emphasizing that no such affair occurred. “Scarlett and I are happily married, and these rumors are completely untrue,” he said. “Chris is a friend to both of us, and it’s disappointing to see our personal lives twisted like this.” The rumor appears to have been fueled by Johansson and Evans’ longstanding professional relationship, which began with their collaboration on The Perfect Score in 2004 and continued through their iconic roles as Black Widow and Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Their on-screen chemistry and occasional public appearances together, such as at a 2024 charity event hosted by Johansson’s Outset skincare brand, were misconstrued by tabloids.

Johansson, 40, has also spoken about her bond with Evans in the past, describing him as a close friend in a 2022 interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show. “Chris and I have known each other for over 20 years. He’s like family,” she said, dispelling any romantic speculation. The couple, married since 2020, share a son, Cosmo, born in 2021, and Johansson has a daughter, Rose, from her previous marriage. Their relationship has been marked by mutual support, evident in moments like their joint appearance at a Broadway premiere in June 2025, where they were photographed laughing together.

The false rumor comes amid heightened media attention on Johansson, following her recent legal dispute with OpenAI over the unauthorized use of her voice in ChatGPT’s “Sky” feature. This scrutiny may have amplified gossip about her personal life. On X, fans rallied to defend the couple, with one user writing, “Colin and Scarlett are solid. This is just clickbait nonsense.” Others criticized the spread of misinformation, noting the couple’s evident commitment, as seen in Jost’s heartfelt SNL tribute to Johansson during a May 2025 episode.

Jost called for respect and privacy, stating, “We’re focused on our family and careers. These lies hurt, but we won’t let them define us.” As Johansson films her upcoming project The Phoenician Scheme and Jost prepares for Pop Culture Jeopardy!, the couple remains united, proving their resilience against unfounded gossip in the public eye.