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Scarlett Johansson secretly marries comedian Colin Jost in 'intimate' ceremony

Scarlett Johansson tied the knot in secret over the weekend, it has emerged.

The Hollywood actress, 34, married comedian Colin Jost in an "intimate ceremony".

The announcement was made on the Instagram page of Meals on Wheels America, which stated the nuptials were attended by "immediate family and loved ones".

The charity added that the event took place in accordance with COVID-19 safety measures.

The actress and the Saturday Night Live star, 38, got engaged in May 2019 after two years of dating.

Meals on Wheels America wrote that the couple wish to "help make a difference for vulnerable older adults during this difficult time" and are encouraging people to donate to the charity, which aims to "fight senior hunger and isolation".

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This is Johansson's third marriage.

The Avengers actress was previously married to fellow Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds and to journalist Romain Dauriac.

She has a daughter with Dauriac - Rose - who was born in 2014.

It is the first marriage for Jost, who co-hosts SNL's Weekend Update.

The two-time Oscar nominee has compared Jost's proposal to a "James Bond situation".

Johansson told Ellen DeGeneres: "He did, he killed it. It was a very James Bond situation. It was surprising."