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Chris Rock is arguably a comedic fixture in the entertainment industry. From a cast member role on Saturday Night Live ( SNL ) in the 1990s to shifting fully into acting later on with hits like New Jack City , Lethal Weapon 4 and voice roles on the Madagascar franchise, Bee Movie and Osmosis Jones ; Chris Rock is a busy funny man. He’s made a name for himself by cracking jokes about real life situations in his own life, and of course made headlines in 2022 for a long-standing beef with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith that played out on the international stage . But with a career spanning almost four decades, you might be curious about his net worth. The comedian, turned actor, turned filmmaker, is prolific to say the least. And he’s been just as busy building an empire beyond cracking jokes. Keep reading to learn his current network and how he earned it. From South Carolina to International Stardom Born in 1965 in Andrews, South Carolina, the Gen X celebrity and his family moved...
Aug 28, 2023
Chris Rock continues to be the name on everyone’s lips. But before he became known as a successful comedian, actor, and director, he was known simply as “Chris” to his siblings. Born in South Carolina but raised in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, Chris was the first child born to the late Julius Rock and his wife, Rosalie. Chris frequently detailed the trials and tribulations of his childhood in his hit comedy series, “Everybody Hates Chris,” but said that despite the trappings of bullying and other childhood issues, he enjoyed a close and warm relationship with his siblings. And that warm and close relationship with the family continues to this day. Ever since the infamous incident at the Oscars, Chris Rock has found a strong and steady support system in his siblings. Chris’ brother, Tony, has even taken time out of his comedy routine to defend his brother, according to Rap-Up. For his part, too, Chris has shut down any efforts from “outsiders” who wish to capitalize on the...
Apr 6, 2022
Over the past three days, reports have continued to fly about the 94th Academy Awards. On March 28, Shadow and Act reported about Will Smith and Chris Rock getting into a physical altercation following the presenter making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. While the Oscar winner has since apologized for what went down, the aftermath has yet to let up on how it sent the news and social media into a frenzy. Cryptocurrency has been a growing trend over the past year, so its community joining the recent viral Academy Awards moment was quite expected. According to Fortune, a digital coin of Smith slapping Rock was minted less than 24 hours of it airing live on the Oscars stage. At the time of March 29, the Will Smith Inu coin’s value hit a record high of 469% over the span of 24 hours. “The Will Smith Inu coin has seen its value soar 469% in the past 24 hours. And that’s 35% lower than the highs it hit at 7:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday,” the outlet then reported. And of course, there are...
Mar 30, 2022
The impact following the viral moment of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars continues to unfold. Although the comedian has been ridiculed since Sunday night, a recent report has shared that the heat of the moment is now working in his favor. Fortune reports that ticket sales for his upcoming stand-up tour, Ego Death, have hit a spike over the past few days. “We sold more tickets to see Chris Rock overnight than we did in the past month combined,” ticket marketplace site TickPick shared via Twitter. We sold more tickets to see Chris Rock overnight than we did in the past month combined. — TickPick (@TickPick) March 28, 2022 Along with more people getting their hands on tickets, prices have gone up as well, according to the company’s brand manager, Kyle Zorn. On March 30, Rock will be heading to Boston’s Wilbur Theatre for his next show and the cheapest ticket has gone from $46 (as of March 18) to $411 (as of March 28). Chris Rock performs at Wilbur Theatre on Wednesday…...
Mar 29, 2022
Chris Rock has been an Oscars host, the voice of a beloved cartoon character, and a stand-up comedian that got his start on “Saturday Night Live.” According to Yahoo, his films and television shows have netted millions of dollars at the box office, and everything from Emmys to Grammys sits on his mantle. Chris Rock also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he’s considered one of the greatest comedians of all time, superseding his mentors like Richard Pryor. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Chris Rock has gone from a successful stand-up star to a beloved Hollywood legend, who is multifaceted and talented as well. And combined with the success of shows like “Everybody Hates Chris,” among others, Chris Rock has amassed a net worth of $60 million. But outside of his comedic ventures, let’s take a look at all the other ways Chris Rock makes his money. Editorial note: The net worth listed in this piece is a speculative estimate drawn from a variety of online sources.
Mar 28, 2022
Comic greats Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock are bringing the funny for a charitable cause. Next month, Murphy and Rock will join Kevin Hart , Tiffany Haddish, and Keenan Thompson for the “Feeding America Comedy Festival.” The brainchild of media mogul Byron Allen, the three-hour special will stream on Comedy.TV and The Weather Channel and free streaming app, Local Now, reports Vibe . The aim of the festival — which is set to be packed with some of the funniest legends in Hollywood — is to help heal the world with laughter and encourage viewers to donate to Feeding America . “In partnership with Feeding America, my comedian friends and all of us at Allen Media Group are pleased to announce this global live-streaming comedy event on May 9th,” Allen said in a statement . “Laughter is often the best medicine, and we are extremely motivated to bring attention to issues of food insecurity, and to assist in providing meals to families across the country who are financially impacted by the...
Apr 27, 2020