Colin Jost reveals his mother tried to convince him and Scarlett Johansson to change their son’s name
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Saturday Night Live comedian, who announced the birth of the couple’s first child together, a son named Cosmo, in August, discussed his mother’s less-than-enthusiastic response to her grandchild’s name during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers on Thursday. So, that could also be an option.’” According to Jost, his mother had suggested that the new parents use Cosimo as their son’s “real name,” noting that they could then “still call him Cosmo”. “Then she goes: ‘There’s also a patron saint called Cosmos, so that’s another option,’” Jost recalled of his mother’s efforts, before joking: “We don’t need more worse options, variants on Cosmo, but thanks mom.” However, the “Weekend Update” co-host said his mother eventually got on board with the name after meeting other people named Cosmo. So it is okay.’” “I was like: ‘It’s locked in,’” Jost added of his response.