Colin Jost Shrugs Off Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic Park Rebirth Red Carpet Smooch
Time to cut to the chase: here’s the lowdown on Colin Jost’s unexpectedly chill reaction to wife Scarlett Johansson locking lips with costar Jonathan Bailey on the Jurassic Park Rebirth red carpet. A veteran observer of Hollywood’s hype machinery, this award-winning journalist here to tell you exactly what happened, why it went viral, and what Colin really thinks.
At back-to-back premieres in London on June 17 and New York on June 23, Scarlett and Jonathan embraced with a quick kiss to greet each other, setting social feeds ablaze. Scenes from both events showed the duo smiling broadly as they planted a friendly smooch—no plot twist or secret romance implied, just two actors celebrating the buzz around their major summer release. E! News captured the first moment at the London premiere, while Entertainment Tonight rolled tape in New York, proving the gesture was more tradition than tease.
In a July 10 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Colin Jost, 43, quipped that his real threat wasn’t a Velociraptor but the last person he expected—a fellow castmate. “I guess in Jurassic Park terms the attack always comes from the raptor you never thought was there,” he said, then shrugged off any marital alarm. “People really blew it out of proportion. If someone kisses their friend hello, it’s pretty nice.” His off-hand joke underscores both his confidence in his marriage and the absurdity of internet speculation.
Jonathan Bailey, 37, known for Bridgerton fame, echoed the sentiment when ET spoke with him at the New York premiere. “If you can’t kiss your friends… life’s too short not to,” he explained, emphasizing that these kisses were purely platonic. Scarlett, 40, reinforced the same notion during a June 25 appearance on Today, calling Jonathan a “lovable guy” and insisting they’re simply friendly people.
Colin’s remarks are particularly reassuring given his devotion to their children—son Cosmo, 3, and Scarlett’s daughter Rose, 10. The couple has mastered the art of public support, from Colin sliming Scarlett with green goo at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards Generation Award to their synchronized red carpet strides at the 2020 Oscars and Golden Globes. Hollywood watchers might recall the playful moment at Netflix’s Golden Globes after-party, where Scarlett paused mid-gown to plant a kiss on Colin’s cheek, reminding fans that this pair thrives on genuine affection.
This red carpet episode isn’t about scandal as much as it is a friendly habit gone viral. As Jurassic Park Rebirth roars into theaters, the spotlight will stay fixed not only on giant dinosaurs but on this modern Hollywood power couple’s blend of humor and self-assured love. And there you have it. Make of that what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Entertainment Tonight
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