History of Colin Jost in Timeline

Colin Jost is an American comedian, writer, and actor, most notably known for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He joined SNL as a writer in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of Weekend Update since 2014. Jost also served as a co-head writer for the show from 2012 to 2015 and again from 2017 to 2022.

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June 29, 1982: Colin Jost Born

On June 29, 1982, Colin Kelly Jost was born. He is an American comedian, writer, and actor.

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2000: Graduates from Regis High School

In 2000, Colin Jost graduated from Regis High School in Manhattan, where he was the editor of the school newspaper, The Owl.

2004: Graduates from Harvard University

In 2004, Colin Jost graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, having studied history and literature.

2005: Joins Saturday Night Live

In 2005, Colin Jost became a staff writer for NBC's Saturday Night Live.

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2009: Writing Supervisor for SNL

From 2009, Colin Jost worked as SNL's writing supervisor.

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2009: New Face at Just for Laughs

In 2009, Colin Jost was selected as a "New Face" at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival.

2010: Appears at Montreal Just for Laughs

In 2010, Colin Jost appeared at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival.

2011: Appears at Chicago Just for Laughs

In 2011, Colin Jost appeared at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival.

2012: Co-Head Writer for SNL

From 2012, Colin Jost worked as co-head writer for SNL.

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2012: Appears at Chicago and Montreal Just for Laughs

In 2012, Colin Jost appeared at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival and the Montréal festival.

2013: Asked to do Weekend Update

During the summer hiatus following the 2012–2013 season, executive producer Lorne Michaels asked Jost if he could do the Weekend Update feature.

March 1, 2014: Replaces Seth Meyers on Weekend Update

On March 1, 2014, Colin Jost replaced Seth Meyers as the co-anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.

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2014: Co-Anchor of Weekend Update

In 2014, Colin Jost became the co-anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.

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2015: Donates to Buttigieg's campaign

In 2015, Colin Jost donated money to Pete Buttigieg's mayoral reelection campaign.

2015: Leaves Co-Head Writer position

In 2015, Colin Jost left his position as co-head writer for Saturday Night Live.

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2015: Staten Island Summer

In 2015, Colin Jost wrote the screenplay of and played a minor role in the comedy film Staten Island Summer.

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January 2016: Opened for Liam McEneaney

In January 2016, Colin Jost opened for comedian Liam McEneaney's album recording at The Bell House in Brooklyn.

May 2017: Starts Relationship with Scarlett Johansson

In May 2017, Colin Jost began a relationship with actress Scarlett Johansson, whom he met while she hosted SNL.

2017: Returns as Head Writer

From 2017, Colin Jost returned as co-head writer for SNL.

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September 2018: Co-hosted Primetime Emmy Awards

In September 2018, Colin Jost co-hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards along with Michael Che.

2018: Advertising Campaign for Izod

In late 2018, Colin Jost and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared in an advertising campaign for Izod.

March 4, 2019: Appears on WWE's Monday Night Raw

On March 4, 2019, Colin Jost, along with Michael Che, appeared on WWE's Monday Night Raw as special correspondents for WrestleMania 35 and got involved in a storyline with wrestler Braun Strowman.

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May 2019: Engagement to Scarlett Johansson

In May 2019, Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson got engaged.

July 2020: Releases "A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir"

In July 2020, Colin Jost released his memoir titled "A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir," which became a New York Times Bestseller.

October 2020: Marriage to Scarlett Johansson

In October 2020, Colin Jost married Scarlett Johansson at their home in New York.

2020: Portrays Pete Buttigieg on SNL

In 2020, Colin Jost portrayed his friend Pete Buttigieg during the Democratic Party presidential primaries on SNL.

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August 2021: Birth of Son

In August 2021, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to her and Colin Jost's son.

October 23, 2021: Longest-Serving Anchor on Weekend Update

On October 23, 2021, Colin Jost broke Seth Meyers' record to become the longest-serving anchor in the history of the Weekend Update segment on Saturday Night Live.

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2021: Portrays Roger Goodell on SNL

During the 2021 NFL season, Colin Jost portrayed Roger Goodell on SNL.

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2022: Leaves Head Writer position again

In 2022, Colin Jost left his position as one of the head writers for Saturday Night Live, alongside Michael Che.

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2023: Purchase of Staten Island Ferry Boat

In 2023, Colin Jost, along with Pete Davidson, purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat, the MV John F. Kennedy.

April 27, 2024: Hosts White House Correspondents' Dinner

On April 27, 2024, Colin Jost hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, delivering a 20-minute monologue roasting Trump and Biden, and joking about his marriage with Scarlett Johansson.

July 31, 2024: Hosts "Pop Culture Jeopardy!"

On July 31, 2024, it was announced that Colin Jost would host the game show "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" on Amazon Prime Video.

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2024: Cameo in "Fly Me to the Moon"

In 2024, Colin Jost made a cameo in the film "Fly Me to the Moon", which starred his wife Scarlett Johansson.

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2024: NBC Sports Coverage of Surfing Competition

In 2024, Colin Jost was sent to Tahiti by NBC Sports for their coverage of the surfing competition at the Summer Olympics, but departed early due to health issues.