Scarlett Johansson recently shared her Scarlett Johansson first date story, detailing her early experience with Colin Jost, during an appearance co-hosting Today with Jenna and Friends alongside Jenna Bush Hager. The actress recounted her unusual journey to romance with the Saturday Night Live star, describing the conversation and emotions that unfolded during their first evening together in New York City.
Recounting an Unconventional Beginning
Speaking on the show, Johansson explained that in 2017, Jost invited her to dinner at an Italian restaurant in the East Village, marking one of the few times someone had directly asked her out.
“My first date with Colin, honestly, nobody ever really asked me out before. I’m telling you. People say that, but it’s true. I was a serial monogamist and I just never got the traditional, ‘Hey, would you like to have dinner sometime?’”
— Scarlett Johansson, Actress
The dinner began straightforwardly enough, but as Johansson revealed, the dynamics shifted when Colin suggested continuing the night with drinks among friends. She noted that this new territory felt uncomfortable, as dating in a traditional sense was rare for her.
“We went to an Italian restaurant in the East Village. It was a lovely date. We had dinner at 8 p.m. or whatever, and then afterwards, he was like, ‘I’m meeting friends, let’s go grab a drink.’ And I hadn’t dated basically ever, and so I was like, ‘I have to go now. I need to leave,’”
— Scarlett Johansson, Actress
An Early Exit Leads to Confusion
After leaving the date early, Johansson returned home to her babysitter, who was surprised by her early arrival. The incident left Johansson feeling unsettled, unsure if her actions had been interpreted positively.
“I got home to relieve my babysitter and it was like 9:36, and she was like, ‘Why are you home?!’ I was like, ‘I went on this date, and it was.…’ I just felt so flustered.”
— Scarlett Johansson, Actress
Johansson recounted that Colin Jost later admitted to misreading her early departure, thinking she was not interested. Her visible nervousness on that night caused misunderstanding between the two.
“Later on he was like, ‘I totally thought that was it. You were acting so weird.’ I panicked. I don’t know,”
— Scarlett Johansson, Actress
A Relationship That Lasted Beyond the First Date
Despite the awkwardness of their initial meeting, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost overcame their early misinterpretations. Their relationship developed further, eventually resulting in marriage in 2020. The couple welcomed their son the following year, highlighting a transformation from initial confusion to lasting commitment.
This candid account of Scarlett Johansson’s first date with Colin Jost offers insight into the complexities and uncertainties that even celebrities experience while navigating new relationships. The story shows how initial misunderstandings can lead to a strong partnership, and underscores that genuine connections can develop from even the most awkward beginnings.
