Scarlett Johansson puts on a loved-up display with husband Colin Jost as they share a kiss at Eleanor The Great screening at the Cannes Film Festival
The actress, 40, shared a smooch with her partner, 42, who is best known for starring on sketch show Saturday Night Live.
The couple, who got married in 2020 after three years of dating, leaned in for a kiss after taking their seats to watch the film.
Scarlett cut a glamorous figure for the even as she slipped into a black sleeveless midi dress.
The film star added height to her frame with a pair of black heels and styled her blonde locks into an updo.
Completing her look with a pair of silver earrings, Scarlett looked in good spirits as she addressed the crowd before the screening.
Also making an appearance at the film festival was Ellie Bamber who displayed her taut midriff in a black crop top.
The actress, 28, also sported a dark blue knee-length skirt which she paired with a dark brown belt.
Wrapping up in a black jacket, Ellie completed her outfit with brown shoes and a matching handbag.
It comes after Saturday Night Live fans gushed over the sweet onscreen kiss as they closed out the show's 50th season finale.
The actress, who shares a three-year-old son, Cosmo, with her husband, broke a record as she became the first woman to host the show seven times.
In a promo clip for the episode, Johansson, 40, screamed at the top of her lungs at the thought of kissing her 42-year-old husband, who she married in 2020.
The hilarious sketch, clearly inspired by her upcoming Jurassic Park film, shows the Avengers star running in terror as Jost chases her.
However, by the end of Saturday's episode, Jost finally caught up with her and secured his kiss after presenting his wife with a big bouquet of roses.
Scarlett looked in good spirits as she addressed the crowd before the screening
Also making an appearance at the film festival was Ellie Bamber who displayed her taut midriff in a black crop top
Fans went wild on social media for the smooch, raving about the romantic moment between the couple.
'Omg, I'm in tears, Scarlett Johansson & Colin Jost on SNL,' one person said. 'Power couple energy on full display,' said another.
'They always bring great energy together,' a third person said. 'I hate how I can tell how deep in love they are just by this kiss,' said a fourth.
A fifth person said, 'Sweet gesture from Colin—classy way to celebrate Scarlett's SNL spotlight!'
'He's not just a Weekend Update guy, he's the main character in a real-life rom-com,' added sixth.
Others poked fun at how Mike Myers appeared to photobomb the sweet moment
'Mike Myers looks like he's saying what about my kiss,' one person said.
Some fans joked that Jost finally got his kiss after trying so hard in the promotional clip.
'They finally got to kiss,' one person said. 'Colin's on screen kiss finally happened,' said another.
The promo clip is titled 'Scarlett Johansson Is Saved From Colin Jost By Sarah Sherman,' and begins with SNL stars Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day talking about their summer plans.
A thundering pound interrupts their conversation and sets off an alarm and ominous flickering red lights.
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The Sun
12 minutes ago
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