Scarlett Johanssonis sharing the story behind her son’s unique name.During an appearance onTheKelly Clarksonshow Monday, theBlack Widowactress shared how sonCosmo, 13 months — whom she shares with husbandColin Jost— got his unique name.Joking about his moniker, Johansson first said they “just threw a bunch of letters together.“Laughing, she then explained, “It just seemed like a refreshing — it’s so charming. Our friends all liked it.“She admitted the name took a while to grow on Jost’s mom. “She kept suggesting other versions of it and I’m like, ‘No, he’s already here, he’s out.’ “Johansson also noted that the name was a hit with her daughter,Rose Dorothy, 8. “I love that they’re both flowers,” Clarkson remarked.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“They are both flowers,” Johansson said. “Not a lot of people make that connection. Cosmo is a really sweet little flower that comes in different shades of orange and yellow.““That’s why my daughter liked it too,” she said of the connection between the names.Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyJohansson and Jost wedin an intimate ceremonyback in October 2020. The pairgot engaged in May 2019after two years of dating. TheSing 2actress debutedher 11-carat engagement ringthat July while taking the stage at San Diego Comic-Con.ROBYN BECK/AFP via GettyJohansson has previously beenopen about parenting her first child. In April 2021 she chatted with PEOPLE about how sheencourages Rose to eat healthy meals.“It’s funny, but I think I never really had to trick her into eating healthy,” said Johansson.“I think [it’s best] just letting kids discover food that way without making it feel like a chore. Everybody has a different palate,” she continued.“I’ve never tried to force my kid to eat anything she didn’t like, and I never tried to hide any foods from her because I was trying to pack in an extra carrot. Just offer a variety as much as possible.”
Scarlett Johanssonis sharing the story behind her son’s unique name.
During an appearance onTheKelly Clarksonshow Monday, theBlack Widowactress shared how sonCosmo, 13 months — whom she shares with husbandColin Jost— got his unique name.
Joking about his moniker, Johansson first said they “just threw a bunch of letters together.”
Laughing, she then explained, “It just seemed like a refreshing — it’s so charming. Our friends all liked it.”
She admitted the name took a while to grow on Jost’s mom. “She kept suggesting other versions of it and I’m like, ‘No, he’s already here, he’s out.’ "
Johansson also noted that the name was a hit with her daughter,Rose Dorothy, 8. “I love that they’re both flowers,” Clarkson remarked.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“They are both flowers,” Johansson said. “Not a lot of people make that connection. Cosmo is a really sweet little flower that comes in different shades of orange and yellow.”
“That’s why my daughter liked it too,” she said of the connection between the names.
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Johansson and Jost wedin an intimate ceremonyback in October 2020. The pairgot engaged in May 2019after two years of dating. TheSing 2actress debutedher 11-carat engagement ringthat July while taking the stage at San Diego Comic-Con.
ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty
Johansson has previously beenopen about parenting her first child. In April 2021 she chatted with PEOPLE about how sheencourages Rose to eat healthy meals.
“It’s funny, but I think I never really had to trick her into eating healthy,” said Johansson.
“I think [it’s best] just letting kids discover food that way without making it feel like a chore. Everybody has a different palate,” she continued.
“I’ve never tried to force my kid to eat anything she didn’t like, and I never tried to hide any foods from her because I was trying to pack in an extra carrot. Just offer a variety as much as possible.”
source: people.com
