Colin Jost Laughs Off Scarlett Johansson’s Box Office Crown Loss
Hollywood couple Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost shared a light moment on Saturday Night Live after the actress lost her title as the highest-grossing star in film history.
Attaining this title is far from what an individual actress earns, but rather how much revenue an actress has generated at the global box office over their entire career.
During the January 17 Weekend Update, Jost announced that Zoe Saldaña had overtaken Johansson following the massive success of the Avatar franchise.
As a graphic comparing their box office totals appeared on screen, Jost jokingly suggested adding earnings from his own films into the mix.
The numbers dropped slightly, triggering loud laughter from both Jost and the studio audience.
A clearly amused Jost reacted in disbelief, asking how the total could go down.
The joke quickly went viral, with fans praising his ability to laugh at himself.
Johansson now ranks second globally, boosted by major roles in Marvel films, Jurassic World Rebirth, Lucy, and Sing.
Saldaña leads after strong performances in Avatar, Marvel, and Star Trek.
