After Jurassic World Rebirth
In a shocking revelation, Colin Jost, the Saturday Night Live star, has publicly addressed rumors suggesting that his wife, Scarlett Johansson, was involved with another man following the filming of Jurassic World Rebirth. The statement, made during an emotional interview with People on August 20, 2025, in New York, has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, given the couple’s reputation as a stable, high-profile pair. Jost’s candid remarks, coupled with his admission of being “extremely sad,” have sparked intense speculation about the state of their marriage.
The rumors began circulating on X after Johansson’s promotional tour for Jurassic World Rebirth, released on July 2, 2025, where she stars as covert operations expert Zora Bennett. Her on-screen chemistry and public interactions with co-star Jonathan Bailey, including friendly kisses on the red carpet at the London and New York premieres, fueled gossip. A viral post on X (@CelebBuzz) claimed Johansson was seen with an unidentified man in Los Angeles, prompting speculation of an affair. Addressing the rumors, Jost clarified, “I am extremely sad about the rumors, but there’s no truth to Scarlett having a relationship with another man. Those kisses with Jonathan were platonic, and the other ‘man’ was a friend from the set. We’re working through this together.”
Jost and Johansson, married since 2020, share a three-year-old son, Cosmo, and Johansson has a ten-year-old daughter, Rose, from her previous marriage to Romain Dauriac. Their relationship, which began in 2017 after meeting on SNL, has been marked by mutual support, with Jost attending Johansson’s Jurassic World Rebirth premiere in New York on June 23, 2025, where they coordinated in white outfits. However, Jost admitted the constant media scrutiny has strained their marriage. “It’s tough when every interaction is twisted into something it’s not,” he told People. “Scarlett’s my best friend, and we’re committed to our family.”
Johansson has not directly commented on the rumors but previously addressed her close friendship with Bailey in a July 2025 E! News interview, saying, “Jonathan and I hit it off instantly. He’s like a brother.” Bailey, who is openly gay and in a committed relationship, also dismissed the speculation, telling Entertainment Tonight, “Life’s too short not to show love to friends.” Despite these clarifications, the rumors persist, with some fans on X speculating about underlying tensions (@HollywoodGossip).
Jost’s openness about his sadness reflects the toll of public scrutiny, but he emphasized their resolve to move forward. “We laugh, we talk, we check in with each other,” he said, echoing Johansson’s 2023 CBS Mornings comments about their communication. As the couple navigates this storm, their focus remains on their family, with fans on X rallying in support: “Colin and Scarlett are rock solid. These rumors are nonsense” (@SNLFanatic).
