Scarlett Johansson reflects on turning 40, opens up about husband Colin Jost’s 'humungous' surprise party
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Scarlett Johansson is officially 40 as she celebrated her milestone birthday on November 22.
Appearing on 'LIVE with Kelly and Mark', the actress shared her thoughts on the big day, saying, “Well, it’s only been three days, but so far, it’s great. You also don’t care what anybody thinks, which is so liberating. It’s so liberating!”
Colin Jost's 'magical' surprise for Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson revealed that her husband, comedian Colin Jost, went all out for her birthday, throwing her a “humungous bash.”
“It was a surprise. I had all the martinis for everyone, and I can’t wait to see the photos so I can remember the night," she said.
The party was a star-studded affair, with friends and colleagues flying in from all over to join the celebration.
“It was magical. And he put it all together!” the 'Avengers' star recalled, according to People.
Johansson also praised Jost’s thoughtfulness, noting his knack for gift-giving as she shared, “He always buys beautiful jewelry."
She called him “a great dad” to their three-year-old son Cosmo and her 10-year-old daughter Rose Dorothy from her previous marriage.
“He’s kind, hilarious, thoughtful, and loving. But he’s also got his naughty side. He keeps it interesting," said Johansson.
Jost and Johansson who first met in 2006 on the set of 'Saturday Night Live' and went their separate ways met again in 2017 when she returned to the show as a special guest.
The duo then began dating and exchanged their vows in an intimate ceremony in 2020, per InStyle.
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Scarlett Johansson’s outlook on life
Appearing on 'Today' with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, Scarlett Johansson reflected on the societal weight attached to turning 40.
“In some ways, it feels like a big deal, and in a lot of ways, I’m like, ‘Eh,’” she said.
The actress admitted that aging has given her a sense of freedom from external expectations.
“You’re sort of wrapped up in what other people think — your desirability, people-pleasing," the 'Lucy' actress emphasized.
"And then, you just realize that it doesn’t matter. You’re just on your own train,” she continued.
When asked about any changes she is making moving forward, Johansson quipped, “I think I’m 40, so I just want more of everything."
"I’m like, ‘I want it all! I’m trying everything!’” she added.
Joking about being happy to leave behind her nickname 'ScarJo', Johansson said, “Oh, yeah, that can go! That can go forever."
She recently launched her skincare brand, The Outset, and is set to star in 'Jurassic World Rebirth', a reboot of the iconic dinosaur franchise.
