Oscars
Chris Rock
Biography:
After growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Chris Rock rose to fame as an actor and stand-up comedian. His credits include In Living Color, The Immortals, The Longest Yard, Madagascar, Grown Ups, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, The Week Of and Fargo. He was a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live between 1990 and 1993. Rock cocreated the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris ahead of its 2009 premiere, which was inspired by his Brooklyn upbringing. Starring Tyler James Williams as a young version of Chris, Rock served as the narrator on the four-season project.
The Grown Ups 2 star married Malaak Compton Rock in 1996 before welcoming daughters Lola and Zahra in 2002 and 2004, respectively. The couple split in 2016.
Food
Best Pretzel! Katie Lowes and Husband Adam Grab a Snack at 2023 Oscars
Oscars
Whoopi! Ellen! NPH! Oscar Hosts Through the Years
Food
Stars Who Love Girl Scout Cookies: John Mayer, Amanda Seyfried and More
Oscars
Biggest Oscars Controversies in History: The Slap, Adele Dazeem and More
Love Lives
New Love! See Chris Rock and Lake Bell’s Relationship Timeline
Royals
Chris Rock Questions Meghan's Claims About Royal Family: That's 'Not Racism'
Real Talk
Everything Chris Rock Has Said About the Will Smith Oscars Slap Drama
Feuds
Will Smith and Chris Rock's 2022 Oscars Incident: Everything to Know
Real Talk
Every Time Celebs Weighed In on Jada and Will's Most Talked About Moments
TV
Chris Rock Jokes About Will Smith Slap, Jada Pinkett Smith's Entanglement
TV
Chris Rock Will Reportedly Address Will Smith Oscars Slap During Live Special
Pics
Chris Rock Through the Years: 'SNL,' Oscars Slap and More
Controversy
Chris Rock Sets Date for Live Netflix Special 1 Year After Will Smith Slap
Holidays With Us
Taylor Swift! Dolly Parton! Stars Reveal Their Favorite Holiday Films
Controversy
Will Smith Knows Fans Might 'Not Be Ready' for His Post-Oscars Comeback
Controversy
Antoine Fuqua: ‘Emancipation’ Filming Pushed Will Smith to Slap Chris Rock
Oscars
Jimmy Kimmel: Will Smith Slap Has to Be Addressed at 2023 Oscars
Oscars
He's Back! Jimmy Kimmel Will Return as Oscars Host for 2023 Ceremony
Oscars