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Colin Jost once again proved why he’s one of the most grounded and humorous celebrity spouses, responding with grace and wit to the buzz surrounding his wife Scarlett Johansson’s red carpet moment with co-star Jonathan Bailey. At the premiere of Jurassic World Rebirth, Johansson and Bailey shared a playful kiss that sparked a wave of attention online. But Jost, rather than feeding into any drama, took the moment in stride with his signature charm.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, the Saturday Night Live star admitted he didn’t expect the kiss—or the public reaction to it—to make such headlines. Jokingly referencing Jurassic Park itself, he said, “I guess in Jurassic Park terms, the attack always comes from the raptor you never thought of. Of all the threats out there, I wasn’t thinking it was Jonathan.” His humor highlighted not only his secure relationship with Johansson but also the absurdity of the media frenzy.
Jost went on to downplay the incident, brushing it off as a simple, affectionate moment between close friends. “People really blow it out of proportion,” he said. “When someone, like, kisses their friend hello. That’s pretty nuts.” He also added a playful twist, saying, “Jonathan’s an out gay man. It didn’t seem like the biggest threat. Jonathan and I were like, ‘I guess we have to kiss now? Is that what happens? Close the loop!’”
The couple, married since 2020, has long been admired for their chemistry, playfulness, and mutual respect. Whether on talk shows, red carpets, or in candid interviews, Johansson and Jost often share anecdotes that reveal just how in sync they are. And Jost’s reaction here only reinforced their image as a couple who don’t take public opinion too seriously and are genuinely supportive of one another’s careers.
As for Johansson, she clarified during her appearance on the Today Show that the kiss with Bailey was entirely platonic, simply a reflection of their camaraderie after months of working closely together on set. “He’s a lovable guy, what can I say?” she smiled. Commenting on the internet’s tendency to sensationalize, she added, “Nothing surprises me, you know what I mean?”
In the end, Jost’s lighthearted response, paired with Johansson’s confident ease, just showed how comfortable and unshakeable they are—as individuals and as a couple—even when under the public microscope.