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Scarlett Johansson's Witty Reactions Spark Controversy During Colin Jost's 'SNL' Joke Swap

Colin Jost delivers outrageous jokes involving wife Scarlett Johansson during 'SNL,' igniting discussion about boundaries in humor as she reacts from backstage.

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During the finale of 'SNL' 2024, Colin Jost and Michael Che's joke swap landed the spotlight on Jost's wife, Scarlett Johansson. As Jost delivered racially charged jokes and funny yet risqué lines about Johansson right in front of her, her reactions captured viewers' attention. Johansson, visibly worried, watched from backstage as Jost humorously referred to their 40-year-old milestone and their child. The bit raised questions about the appropriateness of such humor involving loved ones and the comedic boundaries present in late-night television.

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