Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s Romantic Timeline (HOT NEW)

From their initial Saturday Night Live interaction in 2006 to their first baby together, here’s everything to know about Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s relationship

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s love story is the sweetest.

The award-winning actress and Saturday Night Live star have been linked since 2017, but their first encounter dates back over a decade earlier.

Whether they’re sharing the screen together (including their recent Super Bowl commercial), engaging in adorable PDA, or gracing red carpets in style, the Hollywood power couple has us swooning over their relationship.

It’s been nearly five years since the couple officially made their relationship public, and since then, they’ve gotten married and had a baby together. In addition to son Cosmo Jost, Johansson has a daughter named Rose Dorothy Dauriac, whom she shares with ex-husband Romain Dauriac.

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s Most Glamorous Red Carpet Moments

From their initial Saturday Night Live interaction in 2006 to their first baby together, here’s everything to know about Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s relationship.

January 2006: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost first meet

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As it turns out, Johansson and Jost go way back!

In September 2017, the SNL writer opened up about how the pair — who had not yet confirmed that they were dating — first met in 2006.

“The first time she hosted was the first year I was a writer on the show,” Jost revealed. “So, we’ve kind of known each other since then … she’s the best.”

Johansson’s first time hosting the comedy program was in 2006. She went on to host the show five additional times, most recently in December 2019.

May 20, 2017: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost spark relationship rumors

Although the couple had known each other for years, they didn’t become romantically linked until May 2017, when the movie star made a special guest appearance on SNL‘s season finale.

After the show, the two shared a warm hug on stage during the customary goodnights and later hit up the afterparty where they were reportedly seen kissing, according to Page Six.

Jost declined to comment on the relationship rumors at the time, telling PEOPLE that he didn’t really listen to talk about his private life. “I don’t really pay attention to it, I just kinda keep doing my life as much as I can. It’s nice to have some time off now and just get to relax.”

Just a month earlier, Johansson had filed for divorce from French journalist Romain Dauriac, with whom she shares daughter Rose Dorothy.

September 17, 2017: Colin Jost praises Scarlett Johansson on the red carpet

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Amid continued dating rumors as the couple was spotted holding hands and sharing a passionate kiss, Jost opened up about his romance with the Marvel star in September 2017.

“She’s pretty cool … it’s hard to have a lot of complaints, she’s pretty awesome,” he told Entertainment Tonight at the 2017 Emmy Awards. “I’m very happy. I feel very lucky.”

That same month, Johansson and her ex-husband finalized their divorce and settled their custody dispute over their daughter.

November 30, 2017: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s public debut

After months of keeping their romance low-key, the pair made their public debut as a couple at the American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York City in November 2017.

Though they both walked the red carpet separately, the actress was all smiles as the couple posed for photos together inside the soirée.

“They’re very much in love. It’s serious,” a friend of Jost’s told PEOPLE at the time. “They’re both very respectful of each other’s careers and very supportive. They’re super cute together.”

Another source close to the couple echoed similar sentiments, saying, “Scarlett likes to be in love and has not changed a bit in that area, Colin is good for her because she likes smart men, especially writer types. She is a very bright girl and always searching for that perfect match.”

December 16, 2017: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost go SNL official

While the actual SNL episode was hosted by Kevin Hart, Johansson made a surprise guest appearance in the cold open as Ivanka Trump, whom she had previously portrayed during a mock ad for a perfume called “Complicit.”

During the goodbye section of the episode, the happy couple wasn’t afraid to show PDA as Jost warmly wrapped his arm around the actress’ shoulder.

Michael Che, Jost’s co-host on SNL‘s “Weekend Update,” also shared a video of the sweet moment on his Instagram story, which featured the couple smiling as they held hands while skating around the rink. “murrrrr xmas!!,” Che wrote alongside the video.

May 7, 2018: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost attend the Met Gala together

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The couple attended the prestigious fashion event dressed to the nines in May 2018. This marked just one of the many events the duo attended together that year.

A month prior, Johansson and Jost made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Avengers: Infinity War premiere, followed by the Emmy Awards in September 2018, which Jost co-hosted with Che.

May 2019: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost get engaged

After two years of dating (and over a decade of knowing each other), Johansson and Jost got engaged in May 2019. The actress’ publicist Marcel Pariseau confirmed the news to the Associated Press, although no nuptials were planned during the time of the announcement.

A month later, Johansson began wearing an 11-carat engagement ring that’s “estimated to be worth $450,000,” according to Insider.

In December of that year, Johansson hosted SNL for the sixth time, and shared a sweet sentiment about her new fiancé, saying, “This place means so much to me. I have so many friends here and I met the love of my life here,” concluding with an adorable hug and kiss.

October 2020: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost get married

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Johansson and Jost wed in an intimate ceremony amid the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping it small with close friends and family. The Instagram account for Meals on Wheels America announced the news on Oct. 29, 2020.

“We’re thrilled to break the news that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and love ones, following COVID-19 safety precautions as directed by the CDC. Their wedding wish is to help make a difference for vulnerable older adults during this difficult time by supporting @mealsonwheelsamerica. Please consider donating to celebrate the happy couple by clicking the link in our bio,” the post read.

August 2021: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost welcome first baby together

Johansson and Jost kept the news that they were expecting fairly low-key, although the comedian briefly mentioned it during one of his SNL skits prior. Jost announced the arrival of their baby on his Instagram account, writing “Ok ok, we had a baby… His name is Cosmo.”

A source exclusively told PEOPLE later that month, “Colin is considerate and helpful in everyday life so adding one more to the mix should be fine,” the source adds. “The baby is the best thing ever for both of them.”

November 18, 2021: Scarlett Johansson says she is “in a baby bliss bubble” on red carpet after welcoming baby with Colin Jost

Johansson and Jost left baby Cosmo at home when they made their first red carpet appearance in two years at the 35th Annual American Cinematheque Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Johansson was the recipient of the evening’s American Cinematheque Award.

“I feel very fortunate that I’ve been able to take this time to really enjoy the early stages of my motherhood with our son,” Johansson told Entertainment Tonight. “It’s been wonderful. I’m in a ‘baby bliss bubble.'”

February 6, 2022: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost star in Super Bowl commercial

One week before Super Bowl LVI, Amazon released its big game commercial for Alexa, featuring Johansson and Jost. In the commercial, the couple discovers their Alexa device can read their minds, and much hilarity ensues when Alexa spills embarrassing secrets to the couple.

Claudine Cheever, vice president of global brand and fixed marketing for Amazon, told Variety that the duo was perfect for the commercial. “Celebrities work well for us when they will poke fun at themselves and are willing to have fun with themselves rather than just show up and be themselves,” said Cheever. “It’s something we are always thinking about when we are casting.”

February 20, 2022: Colin Jost teases Scarlett Johansson on Instagram post for her skincare line

An Instagram post on The Outset, Johansson’s new skincare line, featured a black-and-white photo of Johansson’s side profile from the bridge of her nose to the top of her chin. Jost commented on the post, writing, “Is this the best way to contact you? I’m starting a similar brand called ‘Part of a Face’ and would love to use this photo. Thanks.”

However, in March 2022, Johansson got the last laugh in an interview with InStyle. She revealed that her husband served as a product tester for The Outset and thought he was having an allergic reaction to a face mask when he didn’t realize it was self-warming. “He was like, ‘It’s spread, and it’s melting off my face!'” Johansson said. “He was completely freaking out.”

March 16, 2022: Scarlett Johansson jokes about Colin Jost’s high school haircut

During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show in March 2022, Johansson made fun of her husband’s 1990s high school yearbook photo of Jost sporting a then-trendy bowl cut.

Johansson jokedaout how bad she thought the haircut looked, adding that she didn’t think she would’ve dated Jost in high school.

“Firstly, my brother had that same haircut … both of my brothers and I just can’t,” she said. “There’s no way. I mean, who decided on that cut as a stylish thing? What hairdresser was like, ‘I’ll try this.'”

September 26, 2022: Scarlett Johansson shares why she and Colin Jost named their son Cosmo

During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Johansson joked that she and Jost “just threw a bunch of letters together” to name their son.

“It just seemed like a refreshing — it’s so charming. Our friends all liked it,” the Black Widow star said of the name.

Clarkson pointed out that both of Johansson’s kids — Rose and Cosmo — are named after flowers.

“They are both flowers,” Johansson said. “Not a lot of people make that connection. Cosmo is a really sweet little flower that comes in different shades of orange and yellow.”

September 29, 2022: Colin Jost reveals his biggest fear when it comes to parenting

Jost appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where host Seth Meyers asked if he has any fears about parenting Cosmo. “I think when you have a decent imagination, it’s worse,” Jost responded. “You don’t have rational fears, you have creative fears.”

Jost went on to say that his “number one fear” for what could happen to his son is “eagles.”

The SNL star explained that the bald eagle population is thriving and said that “competition for food” could lead the eagles to snatch a baby. “We go for walks and I’m scanning the horizon. I’m on eagle watch,” Jost said. “And then we go for a walk, and she’s got Cosmo in the stroller, and Scarlett puts a little hat on his head that has mouse ears on the hat. And I’m like, ‘You’re dressing our baby like food.’ “

March 15, 2023: Scarlett Johansson pokes fun at Colin Jost’s high school photo

During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Johansson and Drew Barrymore discussed Jost’s high school haircut, referencing a black-and-white throwback photo of the comedian.

When asked if she would have “been into” Jost back in high school, the Black Widow star admitted, “I don’t think so.”

“Firstly, my brother had that same haircut … both of my brothers and I just can’t,” the actress explained. “There’s no way. I mean, who decided on that cut as a stylish thing? What hairdresser was like ‘I’ll try this.’ “

April 18, 2023: Scarlett Johansson says her marriage to Colin Jost works because he’s a “compassionate person”

During an appearance on the Goop podcast, Johansson opened up about her marriage to Jost. She explained to host Gwyneth Paltrow that their relationship has been so successful because they “move around the world in the same way.”

Johansson added: “I never realized, ‘Oh, it’s really important for me, I need to be with a compassionate person. That’s a fundamental characteristic that has to be there.’ It worked with Colin and I because I was finally able to step back and respect myself enough to know what those [fundamental wants and needs] were.”

May 23, 2023: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost attend the Cannes Film Festival

Jost accompanied Johansson to the premiere of her film Asteroid City at the Cannes Film Festival. The Saturday Night Live star donned a tuxedo on the red carpet, while Johansson dazzled in a pink gown and a vibrant red lip.

The following month, Johansson recalled how it was “so fun” to have her husband join her at the event. “It’s awesome. I mean, personally, it’s always fun when you’re not just explaining it to them over the phone, but you’re living your life together, these big profound moments,” she told PEOPLE.