Scarlett Johansson Steps into the Spotlight Beyond the Big Screen
If you’ve been tuning into Today with Jenna & Friends recently, you may have noticed a familiar face lighting up the screen. Scarlett Johansson, the mega-talented star known for her blockbusters like Avengers and Black Widow, is not just dazzling audiences with her acting prowess anymore. She’s now taking on a new role—guest cohost. This isn’t just a quick appearance, though. Scarlett joined Jenna Bush Hager for a full week, and she hinted that she might just want to make this gig a permanent part of her career.
During a lighthearted moment wrapping up the Wednesday, January 22, episode, Jenna, 43, playfully teased, “Scarlett’s gonna come back!” Scarlett, 40, chimed in with a cheeky response, “I work here now!” Her comment was met with roaring applause from the audience and crew, showing just how much everyone loves having her around.
Audience Cheers as Scarlett Johansson Considers Full-Time Role
The energy in the room was electric when Scarlett’s name was cheered loudly by the audience and crew, supporting her potential permanent role on the show. Jenna, clearly thrilled by the idea, joked, “I’m gonna need to change our graphics!” Scarlett, equally excited, quipped, “We need to get all new totes!” It’s moments like these that remind us why Scarlett is such a beloved figure in the entertainment world—her ability to connect with people and bring joy is unmatched.
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Scarlett Johansson Joins a Star-Studded Lineup of Guest Hosts
Scarlett isn’t the only big name stepping into the cohost role. Following the rebranding of the fourth hour from Today With Hoda & Jenna to Today With Jenna & Friends, the show has welcomed a variety of celebrities to fill the spot left by Hoda Kotb. Actresses Taraji P. Henson and Eva Longoria have already taken the reins, while country music sensations Kelsea Ballerini and Wynonna Judd are set to join the fun next week. Scarlett kicked off her hosting duties on January 21, bringing her unique charm and humor to the screen.
Scarlett’s personal life is just as fascinating as her professional one. The Marvel star hails from a large, blended family of six children. She shares siblings Adrian Johansson and Vanessa Johansson with her parents, Karsten Johansson and Melanie Sloan. Scarlett, along with her twin brother Hunter Johansson, also has an older half-brother Christian Johansson and a younger sister Fenan Sloan. When it comes to her own family, Scarlett is a proud mother of two: 10-year-old daughter Rose, from her previous marriage to Romain Dauriac, and 3-year-old son Cosmo, whom she shares with her husband, Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost.
Memorable Moments with Scarlett Johansson on the Show
One of the highlights of Scarlett’s time on Today with Jenna & Friends was a hilarious segment where she and Colin debated the merits of purchasing the Staten Island Ferry. Clearly, their chemistry both on and off-screen is undeniable. On the January 23 episode, Scarlett and Jenna decided to take things up a notch by getting piercings live on air. The piercings were done by two expert piercers from So Gold Studios in Brooklyn, New York.
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Scarlett revealed during the segment, “I have a lot of piercings. When I was a kid, I just loved piercings and had my eyebrow, septum, and more pierced. It’s been a while since I’ve gotten a new one, so I’m excited to do it with Jenna!” Jenna also shared her own piercing history, mentioning she once had a belly button piercing that unfortunately got infected.
It’s clear that Scarlett is thoroughly enjoying her new role. During Thursday’s episode, she admitted, “This is my dream, dream job. It’s my favorite job I’ve ever had! It really is.” Even former Today host Hoda, 60, couldn’t help but feel a little envious of Jenna’s opportunity to host alongside Scarlett. Jenna gushed, “When I saw Hoda, she was like, ‘You and Scarlett,’ and I said, ‘I know!’ She was like, ‘I know, I’m kind of jealous about it.’”
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