"Her and Colin are in serious debt"- Internet speculates Scarlett Johansson is having money problems as she is set to guest host The Today Show

Acclaimed actress Scarlett Johansson is set to be a guest host on The Today Show, sparking widespread speculation across the internet regarding her financial status.

On January 7, 2025, reports surfaced online that Scarlett Johansson is set to take a new role in her career by co-hosting an American morning television show, TODAY with Jenna & Friends. The news, shared by an X user @PopCrave, sparked widespread discussions.

Netizens on X speculated that the rumors of financial strain have been fueled by recent online discussions, with some claiming that Johansson and her husband, Colin Jost, are facing significant debt. One user said:

"ok now im actually concerned her and colin are in serious debt," one commented.

Additionally, some users on X revisited the lawsuit Johansson filed against Disney, questioning whether the financial settlement from the lawsuit had been exhausted.

"lawsuit money finished already ?" a netizen commented.

"didn’t she just run thru disney purse? what happened!" one more commented.

"He did buy that giant ferry boat," another commented.

However, other users on X suggested that Johansson is not alone in this endeavor. They noted that many celebrities are taking similar roles, which some interpret as signs of an economic recession. Some fans expressed excitement about seeing Johansson on screen again.

"Nearly all celebrities are doing things like this again; it's a sign of the recession," a user on X commented.

"The best news I've heard all day man she's my favorite actress for a reason. She's gonna kill it man, can't wait to see it 🥺💙," a netizen commented.

The lawsuit in question, filed in 2021, involved Scarlett Johansson suing Disney Studios for an alleged breach of contract. The claim centered around the simultaneous release of the 2021 Marvel film Black Widow on the Disney+ streaming platform and in theaters.

According to reports by The Hollywood Reporter from September 2021, the parties reached a settlement. In a statement provided to the publication, Johansson expressed satisfaction with the resolution of the case.

As of now, Scarlett Johansson has not yet commented on this news or responded to the reactions online. Also, there is no confirmation from the American actress or her husband, Colin Jost, that the two are facing financial instability.

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Scarlett Johansson joins The Today Show hosting team

The American actress (Image via Getty/@Mike Coppola)

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, American journalist and author Jenna Bush Hager broke the news with People that Scarlett Johansson will be joining The Today Show as a co-host. Johansson is set to host the show for a week, starting Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Speaking with the outlet, Hager described the announcement as a "wild dream" and expressed excitement about Johansson's involvement, suggesting that her presence could bring remarkable energy to the show, especially since Johansson has never hosted a daytime show previously.

"It’s just a wild dream. But that’s what I’m saying, the fact that she’s coming to give us a week of her time, she could be doing anything, is a testament to the show that we have built. So I am beyond thrilled. I cannot wait. We’ve never seen Scarlett Johansson host a daytime show before!" Hager said.

Additionally, Jenna Bush Hager mentioned that Johansson has planned several fun activities with Avengers star Hoda Kotb. The latter, joining the conversation, praised Johansson, calling her an "awesome person" and reminiscing about their instant connection.

"First of all, you guys had a great click. She is an awesome person. And right away, I still remember, right when she was here, you were like, ‘Can she do it?’ You know when you know someone’s gonna be good at something?" Kotb said.

The show, TODAY with Jenna & Friends, is set to launch on January 13 as the new iteration of the fourth hour of NBC’s Today. The show was the top-rated morning show for the third quarter of 2024, outperforming ABC’s Good Morning America.

As of now, Scarlett Johansson has not released any statements regarding her upcoming appearance on the show.