8 'Saturday Night Live' writers and actors that have dated superstars

Claudia WillenJun 30, 2020, 00:21 IST

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are engaged.Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP

NBC's "Saturday Night Live" actors and writers have dated, married, and divorced celebrities throughout the show's 45-year run.
Many of the couples get their start when the celebrity hosts the show and performs in sketches with the cast.
Here are the "SNL" writers, actors, and producers that have been romantically involved with high-profile stars.

NBC's "Saturday Night Live" is on its 45th season, and the show's cast, writers, and producers often work with well-known celebrities. Sometimes those interactions lead to relationships.

Whether the romances begin during a live comedy sketch or at a closed-door after-party, couples like Emma Stone and Dave McCary and Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have found love at Studio 8H.

Here are eight "SNL" writers, actors, and producers that have been romantically involved with high-profile celebrities.

Scarlett Johansson is engaged to "SNL" writer Colin Jost.

Scarlett Johansson, left, and Colin Jost, right, attend the American Museum of Natural History's Gala on Thursday, November 15, 2018, in New York. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

Dave McCary directed a 2016 "SNL" sketch that Emma Stone acted in. They're now engaged.

Dave McCary shared news of his proposal to Emma Stone on December 4, 2019. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Ben Affleck dated "SNL" producer Lindsay Shookus twice.

Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus made their relationship known to the public in 2017. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images and Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis met at an "SNL" after-party in 2011.

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis have two children together. Getty

Maya Rudolph and Paul Thomas Anderson have four children together.

Maya Rudolph and Paul Thomas Anderson maintain a private relationship. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Dan Aykroyd and the late actress Carrie Fisher immediately hit it off on the set of "SNL."

Dan Aykroyd and Carrie Fisher on NBC's "SNL." Getty Images / NBC

Pete Davidson has dated many celebrities.

Pete Davidson most recently dated model Kaia Gerber. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images,Jamie McCarthy/GettyImages

Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen wed in 2009 after meeting on the "SNL" set one year prior. They divorced in 2010.

Elisabeth Moss appeared on "SNL" in 2008 and met Fred Armisen. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

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