The Hilarious Revelation About Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost's First Date

When you picture the beginning of a whirlwind Hollywood romance, you probably imagine fireworks, undeniable chemistry, and an evening that just stretches on forever, right? Well, apparently, for one of Tinseltown's most beloved couples, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, their very first proper date had a slightly less conventional, and frankly, rather amusing, ending.

During a candid chat on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" with his wife, Scarlett Johansson dropped a little bombshell that left not just Kelly but also her husband Colin completely blindsided. She confessed, quite nonchalantly, that she had actually cut their initial date short! Can you imagine? Colin, sitting right there beside her, looked utterly flabbergasted, truly having no recollection of his future wife bailing out early.

Scarlett, ever so charming, tried to explain herself, suggesting she simply felt a bit "overwhelmed" at the time. She recounted making her polite goodbyes, thinking she’d managed a graceful exit. But, as it turns out, her subtle departure was apparently too subtle, because Colin was none the wiser! It’s one of those moments that makes you just chuckle, isn’t it? The sheer audacity and the complete lack of awareness on Colin’s part truly add a dash of real-life humor to their otherwise fairytale romance.

Of course, in true Colin Jost fashion, the "Saturday Night Live" head writer and comedian quickly found the humor in the situation. With his signature deadpan wit, he jokingly mused that he was probably just boring her. And honestly, who among us hasn't worried about that on a first date? His self-deprecating humor really is one of his most endearing qualities, don't you think?

What makes this anecdote even richer is the fact that Scarlett and Colin had actually known each other for years before this particular 'first date.' Their paths first crossed back in 2010 when Scarlett hosted "Saturday Night Live" for the first time, and Colin was, of course, a writer on the show. So, there was a history, a familiarity, which makes the early exit all the more surprising – and all the more hilarious.

But hey, despite the somewhat awkward (and unremembered by one party) start, their connection clearly blossomed. They eventually tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2020 and welcomed their adorable son, Cosmo, into the world. It just goes to show you, sometimes the most beautiful relationships begin with a little bit of unexpected chaos and, perhaps, an early escape from a dinner reservation. It's a sweet reminder that not every love story starts perfectly, and that's perfectly fine.