During a recent episode of Saturday Night Live aired on March 8, 2025, comedian Colin Jost found himself at the center of humor regarding his financial standing compared to his wife, Scarlett Johansson. In the show’s “Weekend Update”segment, Jost introduced a character named Lord Gaga, portrayed by Mikey Day, who humorously addressed the discrepancies in their incomes.
“How do you think she became a lady? She married a lord. That’s how she became Gaga, whereas I was simply ‘Born This Way,'”Day joked.
Echoing the lighthearted jeers, Lord Gaga dismissed his fictional wife’s successful music career, labeling it a mere hobby. When Jost asserted Lady Gaga’s impressive achievements, Day responded with comedic flair:
“Imagine, Colin, if I were sitting here on television behind this desk, staring at that camera, the world staring back at me knowing that my wife’s income dwarfs my own! I would die,”he exclaimed humorously, adding, “Oh, I would die! What a living nightmare!”
As reported by Celebrity Net Worth, Jost’s wealth is estimated at $10 million, whereas Johansson boasts a significant net worth of approximately $165 million.
Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson: A Love Story
The romance between Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson began on the SNL set back in 2006, when she appeared as a guest host and he was a writer. After dating for several years starting in May 2017, the couple became engaged in 2019 and eventually married in October 2020. They welcomed their son, Cosmo, in August 2021.
Jost has built a career as a prominent figure on SNL, joining the writing team in 2005 before ascending to head writer. Following Seth Meyers’ departure in 2014, he assumed the anchor position for the Weekend Update segment, making him the show’s longest-serving anchor.
Outside of SNL, Colin Jost has featured in various films and TV shows, including Staten Island Summer, How to Be Single, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and Pop Culture Jeopardy!. His writing and performance contributions have garnered him numerous accolades, including Writers Guild of America Awards and a Peabody Award, which he shared with the SNL writing team.
In 2020, Jost published his memoir, A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir. Reportedly, as a main cast member and writer on SNL, he earns approximately $25,000 per episode. If he participates in all 21 episodes of a season, his annual income from the show could reach around $525,000.
On the other hand, Scarlett Johansson is among the highest-paid actresses globally. Introducing her into the entertainment sphere in 1994 with her fantasy film debut in North, she enjoyed several minor roles before grabbing significant attention through her performance in Manny & Lo, which led to an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress.
Her breakthrough role came in 2003 with Lost in Translation, directed by Sofia Coppola, where she starred alongside Bill Murray and won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress. Other notable films in her repertoire include Girl with a Pearl Earring, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Her, and Marriage Story.
Notably, Scarlett Johansson reportedly earned approximately $40 million between August 2017 and August 2018, making her the highest-earning actress during that period.
Debuting as Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Iron Man 2, Johansson reprised this role in multiple films, including a standalone feature. While she initially earned $400,000 for her first appearance, her earnings for her final MCU movie soared to $15 million.
In addition to her film endeavors, Scarlett generates between $10 million and $20 million annually from various endorsements and has built a diverse real estate portfolio valued at around $20 million.
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