Colin Jost Reveals Wife ScarJo’s Take on His Bold Investment
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Colin Jost and Pete Davidson purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry in 2022 for $280,000, intending to convert it into a comedy venue, though it sat unused for over four years due to permitting delays.
- The ferry recently took its maiden voyage hosting a free, one-night-only floating comedy club, marking the beginning of its active use.
- Jost humorously shared that his wife, Scarlett Johansson, is warming up to the idea of the ferry, even joking about her potentially retiring on it.
- Jost admitted the purchase was impulsive and poorly planned but justified it financially based on the large square footage and low cost compared to New York real estate prices.
- Both comedians now embrace the project as a point of pride, with Davidson enjoying proving critics wrong and Jost reflecting on overcoming past bullying through this unique ownership.
