Chris Rock is an American comedian, writer, and actor with a net worth of $60 million. He rose to fame after performing on “Saturday Night Live” in the early 1990s. Comedy Central previously named Chris Rock the sixth greatest stand-up comedian of all time.
In 2007, he was ranked #9 in Channel 4’s list of the 100 Greatest Comedians in the UK. He has gained recognition for his roles in films such as Spiral, The Week Of and Death at a Funeral. When Will Smith beat Chris Rock on the Oscars stage in 2022, he attracted a lot of media attention.
Chris Rock Net Worth (2024)
Net worth: | 60 million dollars |
Job: | Comedian |
Year old: | 59 years old |
Nation: | USA |
Born: | February 7, 1965 |
Wage: | $5 million (Annual) |
Last updated | 2024 |
Chris Rock’s Net Worth Growth
Net worth 2024 | 60 million dollars |
Net worth 2023 | $55 million |
Net worth 2022 | 50 million dollars |
Net worth 2021 | $45 million |
Net worth 2020 | 40 million dollars |
Early life
Christopher Julius Rock was born in Andrews, South Carolina on February 7, 1965. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. His mother was a social worker and his father was a newspaper delivery man.
He also worked as a truck driver sometimes. He attended high school. He dropped out of school completely but later got his GED. Chris Rock also worked at various fast food restaurants.
Career
He gradually moved into comedy. He landed short roles in the film “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” and the TV series “Miami Vice”. He also starred in popular films such as “I Think I Love My Wife”.
He voiced Zebra in the animated series Madagascar. He also served as a producer on several shows and films, including The Chris Rock Show. In 2020, AfroTech reported that Chris Rock had collaborated with other comedians including Eddie Murphy, Tiffany Haddish, and Keenan Thompson. In 2020, Netflix paid Chris Rock a whopping $42 million for his two Netflix specials in 2016.
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Oscar host
Longtime Oscar organizers were reportedly unhappy with Rock’s performance, which failed to boost viewership for the ceremony when he presented the 77th Academy Awards in 2005. He later hosted the 88th Academy Awards in 2016.
Will Smith and Chris Rock
In 2022, Rock hosted part of the 94th Academy Awards. Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head, contrasting it with Demi Moore’s bald head in GI Jane, during the ceremony.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s husband, Will Smith, slapped Rock in the face and told him to “get my wife’s name out of your mouth!” Except for Rock, Will Smith apologized to everyone.
Music video
The song “Your Mother’s Got a Big Head” from his album Born Suspect was his first appearance. For the songs “Champagne” and “No Sex (In the Champagne Room)”, Rock also directed the music videos.
He has appeared in numerous music videos, notably “Hump da Bump”, which he directed, “Smooth Operator”, “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”, “Bitch I’m Madonna” and “Old Town Road”.
Drama stage
Rock was nominated for a Drama League Award for his performance in Stephen Adly Guirgis’s play The Motherfucker with the Hat on Broadway in 2011, alongside Bobby Cannavale and Annabella Sciorra.
Awards and nominations
Chris Rock has received numerous awards, notably the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Comedy Album, the Kids’ Choice Wannabe Award, the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Voice in an Animated Series, and the Primetime Emmy Award.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Musical or Comedy Special, Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor, and Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Program.
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Personal life
Chris Rock has been in many relationships and Carmen Ejogo was his last girlfriend. She was an actress who was married to famous artist Tricky. Rock dated Megalyn Echikunwoke for four years before meeting Ejogo.
Megalyn is an American actress best known for her roles in “Night School” and “Late Night”. Since Rock’s divorce, not much is known about his personal life. In 1996, Rock’s ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock married him.
They live in New Jersey with two daughters. Rock filed for divorce in 2014, admitting to infidelity and a porn addiction. They divorced in 2016. Chris was ordered to pay $40 million in real estate and liquid assets to his ex-wife.
About
Name | Chris Rock |
Net worth | 60 million dollars |
Year old | 59 |
Height | (1.78m) |
Weight | 80KG (Approx.) |
Job | Comedian |
Date of birth | February 7, 1965 |
Place of birth | USA |
Nationality | American |
Income | $5 million (Annual) |
Couple | Malaak Compton Stone |
“A man is only loyal to his choices.”
– Chris Rock
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Car collection
Chris Rock bought a $3 million Rolls-Royce Phantom. Chris Rock also owns a $1 million Bugatti Veyron. A Tesla Model X and a Volvo XC90 are among Chris Rock’s other cars.
Summary
As of 2024, Chris Rock has an estimated net worth of $60 million. His fortune could be much larger, but a divorce settlement with his wife, Malaak Compton, cost him tens of millions of dollars. After 20 years of marriage, they separated in 2016.
He has amassed a fortune in a number of ways, namely through acting, stand-up comedy, and television hosting. Chris Rock has also made a fortune from real estate and investments. Chris Rock’s fame could reach the heights that Will Smith has.
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