Colin Jost
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Colin Jost

Born on June 29, 1982, in Staten Island, New York, Colin Jost is a highly acclaimed comedian, writer, and actor best known for his record-breaking tenure on Saturday Night Live (SNL). Raised in a Catholic household by his mother, a chief medical officer for the FDNY, and his father, a high school teacher, Jost demonstrated early academic and comedic talent. He attended the prestigious Regis High School in Manhattan before enrolling at Harvard University, where he majored in history and literature with a focus on Russian works. During his time at Harvard, he served as the president of the Harvard Lampoon, the university’s renowned humor publication, a role that served as a springboard for his professional comedy career. Shortly after graduating magna cum laude in 2004, Jost was hired as a writer for SNL at just 22 years old, making him one of the youngest hires in the show's history. Jost’s professional ascent within SNL has been historic; he served as a writing supervisor and later as the show's co-head writer for several terms between 2012 and 2022. In 2014, he moved in front of the camera as the co-anchor of the "Weekend Update" segment, initially alongside Cecily Strong and later forming a long-standing, fan-favorite partnership with Michael Che. In October 2021, Jost surpassed Seth Meyers to become the longest-serving anchor in "Weekend Update" history. Beyond the sketch comedy stage, he has written and starred in films such as Staten Island Summer (2015), appeared in the 2021 Tom & Jerry film, and voiced characters in The Bad Guys 2. His literary success includes his 2020 memoir, "A Very Punchable Face," which became a New York Times bestseller. He has also ventured into game show hosting with Pop Culture Jeopardy! and served as a correspondent for the 2024 Olympic surfing events. In his personal life, Jost is married to A-list actress Scarlett Johansson, whom he first met when she hosted SNL in 2006. The couple began dating in 2017, married in an intimate ceremony in October 2020, and welcomed their son, Cosmo, in August 2021. As of late 2025, Jost’s net worth is estimated at approximately $10 million, reflecting his decades of success as a top-tier writer and performer. He remains a fixture of New York culture, famously co-purchasing a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat with fellow comedian Pete Davidson in 2023. With multiple Writers Guild Awards and Peabody Awards to his name, Jost continues to be a dominant force in American political satire and observational comedy.

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