A surprise joke on Saturday Night Live (SNL) took an unexpected turn when Colin Jost found himself face-to-face with a wild reveal involving Scarlett Johansson, and it left him completely stunned.
Colin Jost shocked to see Scarlett Johansson’s tattoo on SNL costar’s chest
The moment came during a “Weekend Update” segment that didn’t even make the final broadcast. Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman appeared as a quirky couple dealing with dating struggles. The bit quickly spiraled into chaos as Fineman’s character kept complaining about being cold, forcing Day’s character to keep handing over his clothes one by one.
Things escalated when Day ran out of layers and decided to go all in. He ripped open his shirt and revealed a tattoo of Johansson’s face on his chest. Turning toward Colin Jost, he joked, “Well, this is awkward… I have a tattoo of your wife, and I’m sorry.” Jost’s reaction said it all. He collapsed onto the desk, laughing in disbelief as the studio lost it.
Day tried to explain the bizarre situation, adding, “I’m a fan! I got it before you were married!” The absurd confession only made the moment funnier. Meanwhile, the sketch kept going, with Day eventually even giving away more clothing while dramatically complaining about his girlfriend always feeling cold.
The gag fits right into SNL’s long-running habit of poking fun at Jost’s marriage. His co-anchor, Michael Che, often slips in jokes about Johansson during “Weekend Update,” including one recent bit about a “wife carrying contest” that caught Jost off guard again. Even Jost himself has leaned into the humor, joking about his wife’s box office success during past segments.
In the end, the tattoo reveal worked because it came out of nowhere. It had nothing to do with the sketch setup, which made the punchline land even harder. And as usual, Jost proved he can take the joke, even when it’s this personal.
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on Mandatory.
