Colin Jost is loving fatherhood.
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The Saturday Night Live star, 39, and wife Scarlett Johansson recently welcomed their first baby together, Johansson’s rep Marcel Pariseau exclusively confirmed to PEOPLE Wednesday.
Later, on Instagram, Jost shared a quick statement, revealing that their baby boy is named Cosmo — and joking that people can reach out to SNL costar Michael Che for more.
“Ok ok we had a baby. His name is Cosmo. We love him very much,” writes Jost. “Privacy would be greatly appreciated. For all inquires please contact our publicist @chethinks.”
He also added the hashtags: “#wegotawaywithitforalongtime” “#nokidspolicy” and “#weregoingtodisneyworld.”
Video: Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost Welcome Their 1st Child Together, Her 2nd (US Weekly)
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Johansson is also mom to daughter RoseDorothy, who turns 7 years old this fall. The Sing 2 actress and Jost wed in an intimate ceremony back in October 2020. The pair got engaged in May 2019 after two years of dating.
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PEOPLE exclusively announced Wednesday that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost welcomed a baby
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In October 2019, Johansson told Ellen DeGeneres that Jost “killed it” with his “surprising” proposal, which included “a whole James Bond situation.”
“He’s got a lot behind that news desk he’s hiding,” she joked, referring to Jost’s job as “Weekend Update” co-host on SNL.
“He’s very charming and very thoughtful and romantic. But yeah, I was surprised. Even if you kind of imagine what that moment’s gonna be like, it’s still a beautiful moment.”

