Scarlett Johansson's First Date Fiasco with Colin Jost

A Disastrous First Date

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are now happily married, but their love story had a rocky start. In 2017, they went on their first date, and it did not go as planned.

• The Setup: Jost asked Johansson out for dinner at an Italian restaurant in the East Village.
• The Turn: The date seemed to be going well, but things took a turn when Jost invited Johansson to join him and his friends for a drink afterward.
• The Exit: Johansson, who felt inexperienced in dating, declined the invitation and left the date after only 90 minutes.

The Aftermath

Johansson later revealed that she had felt flustered and panicked during the date. She returned home to relieve her babysitter and explained to her that the date had not gone well.

Jost, who had been smitten with Johansson since first meeting her in 2006, thought that Johansson was not interested in him. He later told Johansson that he had thought the date was a disaster.

A Love Story Unfolds

Johansson and Jost eventually tied the knot in October 2020, but their love story was not without its ups and downs.

• Johansson's Dating History: Johansson revealed that she had only been on one other date before her first date with Jost, and it had not gone well. She had vanished from the date without saying goodbye, leaving her date confused and frustrated.
• The Engagement: They announced their engagement in May 2019.
• The Wedding: They tied the knot in a small, private ceremony in October 2020.
• Parenthood: Johansson and Jost have since become parents to two children and continue to support each other's careers.

A Beloved Hollywood Couple

Despite their rocky start, Johansson and Jost have since become one of Hollywood's most beloved couples.