Colin Jost has shown his lighthearted side in response to Jonathan Bailey’s recent on-screen kiss with his wife, Scarlett Johansson. The two actors, who star in the new film “Jurassic World Rebirth,” made headlines when they greeted each other with a kiss on the lips at various red carpet events. However, Jost seems to be taking it all in stride.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Jost quipped, “I guess in Jurassic Park terms, the attack always comes from the raptor you never thought was there. Of all the threats out there, I wasn’t thinking it was Jonathan.” The 43-year-old comedian and “Saturday Night Live” star reassured fans that he has nothing to worry about, adding, “I think it’s going to be OK. Jonathan is an out gay man. It didn’t seem like the biggest threat.”
The chemistry between Bailey and Johansson has sparked rumors about their relationship, reminiscent of other famous platonic pairs in Hollywood, like Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Jost humorously remarked, “People really blow it out of proportion when someone kisses their friend hello.”
Reflecting on the playful atmosphere at the red carpet, Jost joked about the possibility of kissing Bailey himself if there were a sequel to “Jurassic World Rebirth.” He said, “Jonathan and I, at the red carpet, we were like, ‘I guess we have to kiss now? Is that what happens? Close the loop?’”
Bailey, for his part, addressed the viral moments with Johansson, stating, “I believe in being able to show love in all different ways. And if you can’t kiss your friends … life’s too short not to.”
At the premiere of “Jurassic World Rebirth” in New York City on June 23, Jost was seen admiring his wife, who has a rich history in Hollywood. Just a month prior, Johansson and Jost were spotted sharing a sweet kiss at the Cannes Film Festival during the screening of Johansson’s directorial debut, “Eleanor the Great.”
Johansson and Jost have been together since 2017 and tied the knot in October 2020. They share a son, Cosmo, who is three years old, and Johansson also has a ten-year-old daughter, Rose, from her previous marriage to Romain Dauriac. In a recent interview, Johansson expressed her comfort with her daughter watching “Jurassic World Rebirth,” saying, “I’ve been talking to some other Jurassic fans, and they say this is the scariest one, but I would let my daughter see it. It’s still appropriate for the family. You just gotta watch it through the crack in your fingers.”
The light-hearted banter between Jost and Bailey highlights the camaraderie often found among Hollywood stars, while also shedding light on the importance of friendship and affection in the industry. As fans continue to follow the latest updates from the “Jurassic World” franchise, Jost’s humorous take on the situation reminds us that love and laughter go hand in hand, both on and off the screen.