Age, Biography, and Wiki
Colin Jost was born on June 29, 1982, making him 43 years old as of June 2025. He is widely recognized for his role as a co-anchor on the "Weekend Update" segment of SNL. Jost's biography is detailed on his Wikipedia page, where you can find extensive information about his early life, career, and achievements.
| Occupation | Stand-up Comedians |
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| Date of Birth | 29 June 1982 |
| Age | 43 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Colin Jost's height and weight are not frequently highlighted in public sources, he is often noted for his tall stature, which is typical of many comedians and actors. Exact measurements are not widely reported.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Colin Jost is married to the actress Scarlett Johansson. The couple's significant wealth gap is often noted, with Jost's net worth estimated at $10 million and Johansson's at approximately $165 million.
He was raised in a Catholic household in the Grymes Hill neighborhood of Staten Island. His mother, Kerry J. Kelly, was the chief medical officer for the New York City Fire Department, and his father, Daniel A. Jost, was a teacher at Staten Island Technical High School. He has one younger brother, Casey Jost, a writer and a producer of Impractical Jokers; he also had a role in Staten Island Summer.
Jost is married to actress Scarlett Johansson, whom he met during one of her many occasions hosting SNL. They began a relationship in May 2017; in May 2019, the two were engaged. They married in October 2020 at their New York home. Johansson gave birth to their son in August 2021.
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| Husband | Scarlett Johansson (m. October 2020) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Colin Jost's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. His earnings come from his work as a writer, actor, and comedian, particularly from his long tenure at SNL. While the exact salary for his work on SNL is not publicly disclosed, it is reported that he earns up to $25,000 per episode, which can amount to $525,000 per season.
Business and Investments
While specific business investments are not widely reported, Jost's diverse career in comedy, writing, and acting has contributed to his net worth. His work beyond SNL, including stand-up comedy and film appearances, continues to enhance his financial standing.
After graduation, Jost worked as a reporter and copy editor for the Staten Island Advance. He was then hired as a writer for a short-lived Nickelodeon animated show, Kappa Mikey. After that job, he sent in a writing packet to NBC's Saturday Night Live, which landed him a writing position in 2005.
Social Network
Colin Jost maintains a presence on social media platforms, though he is not highly active compared to other celebrities. His fame primarily stems from his work on SNL and his personal life, which often makes headlines.
Jost has performed as a stand-up comedian, appearing on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, TBS, and HBO. He was selected as a "New Face" at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival in 2009, and has since appeared at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival in 2011 and 2012 and the Montréal festival again in 2010 and 2012. Jost has published four "Shouts and Murmurs" pieces in The New Yorker magazine and has also contributed to The New York Times Magazine, The Huffington Post, The Staten Island Advance and Radar. He wrote the screenplay of and played a minor role in the 2015 comedy film Staten Island Summer, and he also had a minor role as Paul in the 2016 romantic comedy feature How to Be Single. In January 2016, Jost opened for comedian Liam McEneaney's album recording at The Bell House in Brooklyn. In late 2018, Jost and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared in an advertising campaign for Izod.
Education
Colin Jost attended Regis High School in New York City and later graduated from Harvard University in 2004. His educational background has been influential in his career, providing a solid foundation for his writing and comedic skills.
Jost attended Regis High School in Manhattan, where he was the editor of the school newspaper The Owl and graduated in 2000. He then studied history and literature at Harvard University. He focused on Russian literature and British literature, and wrote his senior thesis on Vladimir Nabokov. Jost was president of The Harvard Lampoon and won $5,250 on a college edition of Weakest Link, but said he did not think he deserved to win. He graduated from Harvard in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude.
Jost has named Norm Macdonald as a primary influence for his Update anchor work, citing Macdonald's tone as the one he grew up with in high school. He has also named Tina Fey as an influence. In addition to Weekend Update, Jost made a brief cameo appearance as Ohio Governor John Kasich in a Republican presidential debate sketch. He later portrayed his friend Pete Buttigieg during the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries and Roger Goodell during the 2021 NFL season.
