Colin Jost reacts to Scarlett Johansson losing highest-grossing Hollywood star

Entertainment Weekly • January 18, 2026 • entertainment

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Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson to become the highest-grossing actress of all time, with her films earning approximately $16.95 billion globally compared to Johansson's $16.44 billion.
The majority of their box office success comes from their roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Saldaña appearing in five Marvel films and Johansson in nine.
Saldaña's earnings are boosted by her roles in major franchises like Avatar and Star Trek, while Johansson has notable success with Jurassic World Rebirth, The Jungle Book, Sing, and Lucy.
During a Saturday Night Live Weekend Update segment, Colin Jost humorously highlighted that including his own modest box office earnings caused Johansson's cumulative total to drop slightly