Regardless of a recurring sense of dread, “Saturday Evening Reside” star Colin Jost has doubtless turn into accustomed to telling cruel jokes at his spouse Scarlett Johansson’s expense within the annual joke swap during which he and “Weekend Update” co-anchor Michael Che recite jokes they’ve written for one another throughout the present’s information phase – supposedly with out seeing them prematurely.
What Jost might not have been ready for this yr was Johansson’s presence backstage, as she was compelled to look at her husband take jabs in real-time, with the digital camera reducing between the couple. The actress appeared on “SNL” to welcome host Martin Quick into the distinguished 5-Timers membership, which she joined in 2017. Earlier than going into jokes about his spouse, nevertheless, Jost learn racist jokes written for him by Che, as has occurred in years previous.
“Time out. Before we do this, I know Michael is gonna make me tell some racist jokes like he always does,” Jost began. “So this time, if you don’t mind, I’d like to read all the jokes in ‘Black voice,’ so I don’t get in trouble.”
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Colin Jost and Michael Che traded jokes of their annual joke swap. (Will Heath/NBC by way of Getty Pictures)
“So sorry in advance,” he informed the viewers earlier than delivering a joke about Vice President Kamala Harris and slavery reparations. “Y’all know my girl Kamala Harris held a town hall talking about [how] she still supports the idea of slavery reparations. Well, damn, girl. Me too. Cuz White people deserve our money back for all those slaves that ran away,” he stated, visibly horrified by the comment. “Shiz. I ain’t afraid of you mofos,” a pained Jost learn by laughter.
The subsequent joke targeted on Jost’s spouse, however he continued talking in “Black voice” all through the phase.
“I want to dedicate this next joke to my boo, Scarlett Johansson,” Jost stated. The digital camera then reduce to Johansson backstage watching the taping. Clutching her drink, Johansson winced as she ready for the inevitable.
Scarlett Johansson visibly cringes as she prepares for Colin Jost’s joke. (Saturday Evening Reside YouTube)
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Scarlett Johansson watched “SNL’s” last episode of the yr from backstage. (Saturday Evening Reside YouTube)
“No! Oh my god, she’s so genuinely worried,” Jost stated, earlier than delivering the joke. “Hey boo. Y’all know Scarlett just celebrated her 40th birthday. Which means I’m about to get up out of there.”
“Why?” Johansson might be heard saying when the digital camera reduce on her. “Shiz,” Jost continued, in hysterics. “Nah, nah. I”m simply playin’. We simply had a child collectively, and y’all ain’t see no footage of him but cuz he Black as hell,” he said, referencing the couple’s son, Cosmo. “Shiz. I ain’t afraid of you mofos,” he repeated.
“Oh s—,” Johansson said, the camera back on her, taking a swig of her drink.
Colin Jost joked that he’d be leaving his wife now that she had turned 40. (Saturday Night Live YouTube)
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Last year, Jost was forced to joke about his wife’s acting prowess. “New York State now permits film theaters to promote alcohol,” Jost read. “Which is how I’m lastly capable of get pleasure from my spouse’s little artwork motion pictures,” he said as a picture of Johansson in the Marvel film “Black Widow” appeared on the screen. “I’m kidding, honey. I like your entire motion pictures. And should you ask me, you’re a good higher ‘Black Widow’ than Coretta Scott King,” he said while cringing.
Scarlett Johansson admitted to Kelly Clarkson that the jokes told by husband Colin Jost were “brutal.” (Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)
Five months ago, Johansson admitted on “The Kelly Clarkson Present” that watching the segment had been tough. “It is so dangerous. I black out for that interval of the evening,” she joked. “I really do not bear in mind it.”
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“It’s brutal. I really feel like yearly it will get worse. It is simply horrible.”
The couple has been married since 2020 after reconnecting during a 2017 episode of the sketch comedy show.
