Scarlett Johansson is furious as her husband makes jokes at her expense

The annual “Weekend Update” Christmas joke swap on Saturday Night Live (SNL) always promises to be a brutal and hilarious moment, and this year’s segment was no exception. However, this time, the stakes were higher, as Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost’s wife, was in the audience, ready to witness the comedic mayhem unfold live. The couple’s appearance during the annual holiday tradition of Michael Che and Colin Jost’s joke swap has left fans in awe with a shocking twist that left Johansson in disbelief.

For those unfamiliar with this beloved SNL tradition, every year, Michael Che and Colin Jost exchange unscripted, outrageous jokes that they have written for one another, without knowing what the other will say. The jokes have become increasingly risqué over the years, and this year was no different. This time, however, Che had a special surprise: he invited Scarlett Johansson to witness the chaos firsthand, ensuring the camera would capture her live reaction as Jost made jokes at her expense.

As Jost began reading jokes, he joked about his wife’s age, saying, “Scarlett just celebrated her 40th birthday… which means I’m about to get up out of there!” The camera quickly cut to Johansson backstage, her face a mixture of shock and worry. As she shook her head, Jost continued, “Nah, nah, I’m just playing. We just had a kid together, and y’all ain’t seen no pictures of him yet… because he’s Black as hell.” The joke prompted an eye-widening reaction from Johansson, who could not contain her disbelief.

The humor didn’t stop there. Jost followed with an even more raunchy quip, referencing Costco’s removal of the roast beef sandwich. “I’ve been eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid,” Jost said, prompting a gasp from the audience and a horrified reaction from Johansson, who was captured saying, “Holy s—!”

Throughout the chaos, Johansson’s reactions were priceless, showing how even a seasoned actor like herself was taken aback by her husband’s humor. Despite the shocking nature of the jokes, Jost attempted to diffuse the tension, continuing with more playful quips.

As the night went on, the jokes didn’t get any easier for either participant. Michael Che was forced to read a series of uncomfortable jokes, including one about Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs. While the humor kept escalating, Johansson’s discomfort was palpable, as she admitted earlier in the year that she often “blacks out” during these segments due to the brutal nature of the jokes. She joked about needing witness protection after the 2024 Christmas joke swap, and stated, “Every year it gets worse. It’s just terrible.”

Despite the shock value of these segments, the Christmas joke swap remains one of the most memorable moments on Saturday Night Live, as both Che and Jost continue to push the envelope with their outrageous humor. This year’s installment, with Johansson’s reactions front and center, only cemented its place as one of the most talked-about sketches of the season.

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s playful banter, combined with the shocking nature of the annual joke swap, makes this Christmas episode a must-watch for SNL fans. Their candid, unfiltered humor showcases the power of comedy, even when it’s at the expense of their own personal lives. It remains to be seen how much further the couple can take these joke swaps in the years to come. For now, we can only wait for next year’s installment and hope Scarlett Johansson survives the chaos once again!