Scarlett Johansson stuns in strapless gown while supporting host husband Colin Jost at White House Correspondents’ Dinner as couple looks totally loved up on red carpet

Scarlett Johansson looked every bit the glamorous movie star as she supported her husband Colin Jost at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday.

The Black Widow actress, 39 – who is married to Saturday Night Live comedian since 2020 – effortlessly turned heads upon her arrival at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC

Her signature blonde locks flowed elegantly around her shoulders, adding to her allure as she flashed a beaming smile at the tuxedo-clad Colin, the host of the prestigious annual gala.

The adorable couple – who share two-year-old son Cosmo – held hands on the red carpet and stopped to laugh, proving their romance is still going strong.

Scarlett’s sweet act of solidarity comes a day after she had her boyfriend back at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Kickoff Party for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

The couple posed next to her agent, Joe Machota, and CAA co-chairman Bryan Lourd.

Colin headlines the WHCD and attracts A-listers, comedians, journalists and prominent politicians.

Among the distinguished guests expected to attend include President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.

“Colin Jost knows how to make Saturday nights funny, and I’m thrilled that Colin will be joining us live from the nation’s capital as the lead entertainer for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner,” White House Speaker Kelly O’Donnell Correspondents’ Association, said earlier in a statement.

“His sharp insights are a perfect fit for this remarkable time of divided politics and a presidential campaign headed for a rematch,” she added.

“His clever brand of comedy and sharp observation will ratchet up the tension across the national news media and across the political spectrum.”

Colin continues the tradition of notable comedians headlining the dinner in recent years, joining Roy Wood Jr., Trevor Noah, Jay Leno, Keegan-Michael Key and others.

Scarlett, who also shares nine-year-old Rose with her ex-husband Romain Dauriac, opened up about her and Colin’s son’s unique name in 2022.

The talented actress shared the backstory and reaction to the name during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Scarlett stated that both she and her husband “threw a bunch of letters together. I just thought it was very charming and our friends liked it.”

However, her mother-in-law wasn’t too fond of the name at first. ‘Colin’s mother had a harder time with it.’

“She kept suggesting other versions of it for a while. I thought, ‘He’s already here. He’s gone. Those days are over,” Scarlett added lightly.

The Avengers alum said her daughter, Rose, was a big fan of the name Cosmo because, like herself, it was based on a flower.

“Cosmo is a very sweet flower that comes in different shades of orange and yellow and things like that,” the talented actress explained. during the interview. “That’s why my daughter liked it too.”

Scarlett and Colin, who married in 2020, announced the arrival of their son in August 2021.

Colin also revealed that his mother “didn’t quite understand” the choice of their son’s name when he made a guest appearance on Late Night with Seth Myers.

‘After three or four days she would say, ‘Cosmo? Is it final? Have you submitted the birth certificate?’ We were like, ‘Oh yeah, we did that in the hospital’

“She says, ‘Okay. Interesting. Because I read that there is also a name, Cosimo, with an ‘I’. So that could also be an option. Maybe you’ll call him Cosimo, that’s his real name, and you can still call him Cosmo?’ the comedian added.

Scarlett and Colin were first linked five years ago in 2017 and got engaged in 2019.

A year later, the two stars said “I do” during a romantic, intimate setting. That same year, the Marriage Story actress opened its doors Procession about what ‘drew’ her to Colin.

“He’s very optimistic, easy-going, funny, kind, and those are the qualities that really drew me to him,” she explained.