Colin Jost he recently revealed about his wife Scarlett JohanssonIt's in response to a controversial joke he made about her during a December 2024 episode of "Saturday Night Live."

The couple, who first met on the set of "SNL" in 2017 and married three years later, are no strangers to the comedy spotlight.

However, Colin Jost admitted that the joke left Scarlett Johansson "genuinely shocked".

During the Dec. 21 episode, Jost and his "Weekend Update" co-host Michael Che participated in their popular segment of reading jokes written by others. Jost hesitated before introducing the part, saying, “I want to dedicate this next joke to my boo, Scarlett Johansson.” As the camera cut to Johansson, watching from backstage, she looked visibly worried.

Jost continued, cracking jokes about Johansson's recent 40th birthday and their family life. “Hey boo, you all know that Scarlett just celebrated her 40th birthday, which means I'll be out of there,” he said, laughing as his wife looked confused.

The joke escalated when Jost stated, “We just had a kid together and you don't see pictures of him yet because he's black as hell.” A doctored photo of the couple with a black child flashed on the screen, leaving both the audience and Jost in fits of laughter.

The segment also included a sharp roast beef joke that referenced Johansson's postpartum experience. Jost admitted, “Costco took their roast beef sandwich off their menu, but I'm not tripping over it. I've been eating roast beef every night since my wife had a baby. ... No, no, I'm just playing, baby.”

Appearing on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Jost recounted his wife's reaction, saying, "I think I'm in trouble with a lot of people. Scarlett was really shocked."

He added that "SNL" producers warned Johansson about the joke's content, but even that didn't prepare her for the delivery. "They were like, 'Hey, would it be good if Michael (Che) did a little joke at one point, like v-gina?'" Jost explained. "She was like, 'Sure, you know, whatever, I'm open to it.'" But when the Arby's roast beef graphic appeared on the screen, Johansson was taken aback.

“She was backstage like, 'Oh my God! That's what it is?''' Jost recalled, laughing. Fallon described the moment as a "legit live moment," to which Jost replied, "I'm not. I can't act that well."

Johansson and Jost, who first went public with their relationship at a 2017 American Museum of Natural History gala, have been married for four years. The couple got engaged in 2019 and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in October 2020. They welcomed their son Cosmo in 2021. Johansson is also mother to 10-year-old Rose, who she shares with ex-husband Romain Dauriac.

The two often share their playful dynamic in public. And while the pair enjoy poking fun at each other, this "SNL" moment pushed the boundaries of their usual humor.

The "Black Widow" actress recently shared details about her marriage, describing her husband as "kind," "funny" and "in love," but also revealed the mischievous side that makes their relationship exciting.

Speaking on "Live with Kelly and Mark," Johansson joked about Jost's playful nature. "He also has his mischievous side, you know. That's why he keeps it interesting," she shared. When host Mark Consuelos mentioned the Staten Island ferry that Jost bought with fellow "SNL" alum Pete Davidson in 2022, Johansson laughed and quipped, "That's the naughty part I was talking about."

Despite its quirky charm, the ferry is still running. "Yeah, it's still retired," she added, poking fun at the unconventional investment.

Having recently celebrated her 40th birthday, Johansson reflected on reaching the milestone and the sense of freedom it brought her. "It feels so freeing," she said. "Again you don't think about what anyone thinks."

As the Marvel star navigates her career, motherhood and marriage, it's clear that her sense of humor and her relationship with Jost are at the heart of her happiness. Whether it's raising their son or playfully teasing about buying a ferry, the couple continues to show that a little laughter goes a long way.