Actress Scarlett Johansson is all set to host “Saturday Night Live” for the sixth time this weekend, bringing back her charm and humor to the show’s stage. The added bonus for her is that she will get to collaborate with her fiancé, Colin Jost, who is a co-head writer on the show.
It’s pretty obvious that humor is what brings this duo together. And Scarlett Johansson isn’t the only one. It seems like the cast of “Saturday Night Live” has become a dating pool for gorgeous actresses and comedic men in Hollywood. Maybe they should start their own dating service instead of a late-night show!
Emma Stone, who has won an Academy Award, recently got engaged to Dave McCary, a segment director and writer for “Saturday Night Live” whom she met while hosting the show in December 2016. Another “SNL” alum, Pete Davidson, began a romantic relationship with singer Ariana Grande in May 2018, but they eventually broke up. Despite his self-deprecating humor about his appearance, Davidson has since dated other well-known and attractive women like actress Kate Beckinsale.
It’s true that humorous guys have a certain charm that draws in impressive ladies. Just look at the past relationships of Woody Allen and Diane Keaton, or Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft.
In the past, funny men like Pete Davidson have been able to attract women who are wealthier, more famous, and more powerful than them. This is certainly the case with the male cast of “SNL”, who have all dated women with significantly larger fortunes. For example, Scarlett Johansson’s net worth is estimated at $165 million, while her ex-boyfriend Colin Jost’s wealth is only around $6 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Last summer, Charlize Theron embodied a growing trend in Hollywood where she portrayed a stunningly capable secretary of state who falls in love with a nerdy yet hilarious reporter played by Seth Rogen in the movie “Long Shot”. This plotline is becoming increasingly common as women in their early twenties are now earning more than men, eliminating the need to seek financial stability from a partner. Instead, many women prefer a partner who can make them laugh and provide a distraction from their own work after a long day at the office. The days of seeking a serious Don Draper type at home are becoming a thing of the past.
According to a study conducted in 2007 and published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, women consider humor as the most desirable quality in a partner. Similarly, another study presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference in 2009 revealed that women tend to choose individuals with the wittiest profiles as potential long-term partners.
According to the World Economic Forum, humor is a genetic trait that showcases mental fitness and intellectual agility to potential partners. While witty men are often intelligent, clever men don’t always have a great sense of humor. In situations where you have to choose between a serious genius and a man who can make you laugh uncontrollably every day, it’s not hard to see why the latter would be chosen for long-term satisfaction. Many people share this sentiment, including actress Olivia Wilde, who claimed that her fiancé, former “Saturday Night Live” star Jason Sudeikis, keeps her amused and that funny guys are always the best.
Humor can be a crucial element in a relationship, particularly in today’s world. I can attest to this personally. My spouse, who works as a writer for the “Late Show,” has kept me entertained for the past five years. His unique sense of humor was what won me over when we first met. I had tried to maintain my single status and told him that I was not interested in anything serious. However, he simply laughed and responded with a witty quip, “Let’s just get married for two years then.” Two years later, we tied the knot, and his continued ability to make me laugh has brought me more happiness than any amount of money could ever provide.