Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey may have sent social media into a frenzy with their steamy red carpet antics, but her husband, Colin Jost, seems entirely unfazed—responding to the viral buzz with a signature blend of humour and self-awareness.
The Marvel actress and her Jurassic World: Rebirth co-star Jonathan Bailey were seen kissing hello on the red carpet at the film’s premiere earlier this week. Then came the eyebrow-raising Instagram post: a black-and-white image in which Bailey appeared to be mock-biting Johansson’s neck—a moment that instantly sparked speculation among fans and tabloids alike.
But while online detectives attempted to piece together a salacious subplot, Jost, 43, was already one step ahead—with jokes in the chamber and perspective in check.
“There’s been a lot of Jurassic press things where you think, ‘I didn’t expect this to be a story,’” the Saturday Night Live comedian told Entertainment Tonight. “But there’s a lot of stories coming out of it. I guess, in Jurassic Park terms, the attack always comes from the raptor you never thought.”