History of Colin Jost in Timeline
Colin Jost is an American comedian, writer, and actor best known for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He joined SNL as a writer in 2005 and became the co-anchor of Weekend Update in 2014. He also served as a co-head writer for the show from 2012 to 2015 and again from 2017 to 2022 alongside Michael Che. His career is primarily defined by his long-standing involvement in SNL's writing and on-screen comedic performance.
June 29, 1982: Colin Jost Born
On June 29, 1982, Colin Kelly Jost was born. He is an American comedian, writer, and actor.
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, after studying history and literature, focusing on Russian and British literature, and writing his senior thesis on Vladimir Nabokov.
2005: Joins Saturday Night Live
In 2005, Colin Jost became a staff writer for NBC's Saturday Night Live.
2009: Selected as a 'New Face'
In 2009, Colin Jost was selected as a "New Face" at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival.
2010: Appears at Montréal festival
In 2010, Colin Jost appeared at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival again.
2011: Appears at Chicago Just for Laughs festival
In 2011, Colin Jost appeared at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival.
2012: Appears at Chicago Just for Laughs festival
In 2012, Colin Jost appeared at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival again.
2013: Approached About Weekend Update
During the summer hiatus following the 2012–2013 season, executive producer Lorne Michaels approached Colin Jost about potentially doing the Weekend Update feature on Saturday Night Live.
March 1, 2014: Replaces Seth Meyers on Weekend Update
On March 1, 2014, Colin Jost replaced Seth Meyers as co-anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.
2014: Co-Anchor of Weekend Update
In 2014, Colin Jost became the co-anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.
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 stepped down as one of the co-head writers for Saturday Night Live.
2015: Leaves SNL Co-Head Writer
In 2015, Colin Jost stopped working as a co-head writer at Saturday Night Live.
2015: Writes and Acts in 'Staten Island Summer'
In 2015, Colin Jost wrote the screenplay for and played a minor role in the comedy film Staten Island Summer.
January 2016: Opens for Liam McEneaney
In January 2016, Colin Jost opened for comedian Liam McEneaney's album recording at The Bell House in Brooklyn.
May 2017: Relationship with Scarlett Johansson Begins
In May 2017, Colin Jost began a relationship with actress Scarlett Johansson.
2017: Returns as SNL Co-Head Writer
In 2017, Colin Jost returned as a co-head writer at Saturday Night Live.
2017: Returns as Head Writer for SNL
In 2017, Colin Jost returned as one of the head writers for Saturday Night Live.
September 2018: Cohosts Primetime Emmy Awards
In September 2018, Colin Jost cohosted the Primetime Emmy Awards 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, getting involved in a storyline with wrestler Braun Strowman.
May 2019: Engagement to Scarlett Johansson
In May 2019, Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson became engaged.
July 2020: Releases Memoir
In July 2020, Colin Jost released his memoir, A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir, which appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List.
October 2020: Marriage to Scarlett Johansson
In October 2020, Colin Jost married actress Scarlett Johansson at their New York home.
2020: Portrays Pete Buttigieg on SNL
During the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Colin Jost portrayed his friend Pete Buttigieg on Saturday Night Live.
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 October 23, 2021, Colin Jost broke Seth Meyers' record for being the longest-serving anchor in the history of the Weekend Update segment on Saturday Night Live, during an episode hosted by Jason Sudeikis.
2021: Portrays Roger Goodell on SNL
During the 2021 NFL season, Colin Jost portrayed Roger Goodell on Saturday Night Live.
2022: Leaves SNL Co-Head Writer Again
In 2022, Colin Jost left his position as co-head writer at Saturday Night Live again.
2022: Leaves Head Writer Position
In 2022, Colin Jost left his position as one of the head writers for Saturday Night Live.
2023: Purchase of Staten Island Ferry
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 that roasted Trump and Biden, offered support of Biden's "decency", joked about his married life with Scarlett Johansson, and celebrated the free press.
July 31, 2024: Host of Pop Culture Jeopardy!
On July 31, 2024, it was announced that Colin Jost would be the host of the game show Pop Culture Jeopardy! on Amazon Prime Video.
2024: Cameo in "Fly Me to the Moon"
In 2024, Colin Jost made a cameo appearance in the film Fly Me to the Moon, which starred his wife Scarlett Johansson.
2024: Tahiti Trip for Olympics Coverage
In 2024, Colin Jost was sent to Tahiti by NBC Sports for their coverage of the surfing competition at the Summer Olympics, but he departed early due to health problems.
2025: Portrays Pete Hegseth on SNL
In 2025, Colin Jost portrayed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday Night Live.
2025: Receives Honorary Doctorate
In 2025, Colin Jost received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the College of Staten Island, CUNY, in recognition of his contributions to comedy, television, and community service.
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