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Scarlett Johansson Reacts to Colin Jost's Controversial SNL Joke

The actress described the roast beef quip about her as 'vulgar' and 'old-school gross,' leaving her shocked during the live broadcast.

  • During SNL's Christmas episode, Colin Jost read a risqué joke about Scarlett Johansson, written by co-host Michael Che, as part of their annual joke swap.
  • The joke compared Costco's roast beef sandwich to Jost's sex life with Johansson, leading to a shocked live reaction from the actress backstage.
  • Johansson, who had been warned of a 'vagina joke,' said she was unprepared for how vulgar it turned out to be, describing the experience as 'intense' and 'insane.'
  • The moment was captured live, with cameras set up backstage to record Johansson's reaction, which she likened to a 'To Catch a Predator-style reveal.'
  • Despite the shock, Johansson and Jost later reflected on the incident with humor, though both admitted it left their nerves frayed after the show.
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