Chris Rock Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ Comedian Worth?

Chris Rock net worth is estimated to be around $60 million as of 2024. Chris Rock is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker born on February 7, 1965. Rock rose to fame in the 1980s with his stand-up comedy addressing topics like race and human behavior. His success expanded into film TV and theater earning him three Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe nomination. He’s ranked as one of the greatest stand-up comics by both Comedy Central and Rolling Stone.

Rock became a household name during his time on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” from 1990 to 1993. He appeared in films like “New Jack City,” “Boomerang,” and “CB4” which he also wrote and produced. His stand-up special “Bring the Pain” in 1996 marked a significant breakthrough.

He continued to release popular specials including “Bigger & Blacker,” “Never Scared,” and “Selective Outrage.” He created and narrated the sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris” based on his own life and hosted “The Chris Rock Show” on HBO.

Rock has starred in several films such as “Lethal Weapon 4,” “Dogma,” and “The Madagascar” series. He’s also acted on TV shows like “Empire,” and “Fargo.” His Broadway debut was in the play “The Motherfucker with the Hat” in 2011. Rock has hosted the Academy Awards twice in 2005 and 2016 and notably was slapped by Will Smith during the 2022 ceremony.

What is Chris Rock Net Worth in 2024?

Chris Rock is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker with a net worth of $60 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Chris Rock’s net worth mainly comes from his successful career as a comedian, actor, and producer.

He gained fame through stand-up comedy, which led to opportunities in TV and film. His role on “Saturday Night Live” in the early 1990s helped him become a well-known comedian. He then starred in and created hit comedy specials and movies like “Chris Rock: Bring the Pain” and “The Longest Yard.”

He also earned money from voice acting, such as in the “Madagascar” animated movies. Additionally, Chris Rock has worked behind the scenes as a writer, director, and producer, further increasing his wealth.

Chris Rock’s Early Life and Education

Chris Rock was born on February 7, 1965, in Andrews, South Carolina. His family soon moved to Crown Heights in Brooklyn, New York, and later to Bedford–Stuyvesant a working-class area. His mother Rosalie was a teacher and social worker, while his father Julius Rock worked as a truck driver and newspaper deliveryman. Julius passed away in 1988 after surgery.

Rock is the oldest of seven siblings with one older half-brother Charles Ledell Rock who struggled with alcoholism and died in 2006. His younger brothers Tony, Kenny, and Jordan, are also involved in entertainment.

In 2008, Rock’s family history was featured on the PBS series African American Lives 2. DNA testing revealed his heritage is from the Udeme people in northern Cameroon. His great-great-grandfather Julius Caesar Tingman was enslaved for 21 years fought in the Civil War and later served in the South Carolina House of Representatives. In the 1940s, Rock’s paternal grandfather moved from South Carolina to New York City to work as a taxi driver and preacher.

Rock attended schools in predominantly white areas of Brooklyn and faced bullying and violence from other students. The situation worsened leading his parents to pull him out of James Madison High School. Although he left high school he later earned a GED and worked various jobs including at Red Lobster.

Chris Rock’s Career

Saturday Night Live

Chris Rock started his stand-up career in 1984 at New York City’s “Catch a Rising Star.” Eddie Murphy noticed him became his friend and helped launch his film career with a role in “Beverly Hills Cop II.” Rock quickly climbed the comedy ranks appearing in “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” and “Miami Vice.”

From 1990 to 1993, Rock was a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” Alongside Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, and David Spade, he was part of the “Bad Boys of SNL.” His 1991 comedy album “Born Suspect” was well-received and his portrayal of a crack addict in “New Jack City” earned him praise. His time on SNL helped him gain national recognition. He has hosted SNL three times: in 1996, 2014, and 2020.

Chris Rock left SNL after the 1992–93 season and was briefly featured on “In Living Color.” He then wrote and starred in CB4 a comedy that was a financial success. His HBO specials starting with “Big Ass Jokes” and “Bring the Pain” solidified his reputation as a top comedian earning him two Emmys and widespread acclaim. His controversial routine “Niggas vs. Black People” from “Bring the Pain” was notable.

In the late 1990s, Rock gained fame in films like “New Jack City” and “Lethal Weapon 4.” He also had supporting roles in “Dogma” which was well-received at Cannes.

Sitcom and stardom

In the 2000s, Rock expanded his work behind the camera. He wrote and starred in “Down to Earth” produced and acted in “Pootie Tang” and directed “Head of State” and “I Think I Love My Wife.” He appeared in “The Longest Yard” and “Bad Company.”

From 2005 to 2009, Rock’s TV show “Everybody Hates Chris” was a hit. He also voiced Marty the Zebra in the Madagascar films and starred in the documentary “Good Hair” which explored African-American hair culture.

In the 2010s, Chris Rock appeared in “Death at a Funeral,” “Grown Ups,” and its sequel. He also had a Broadway stint in “The Motherfucker with the Hat.” He produced Biased with W. Kamau Bell and acted in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and “2 Days in New York.”

Sandy Wexler

In 2014, Rock directed and starred in Top Five a film praised for its sharp wit. He also made guest appearances and voice roles in various projects including “A Very Murray Christmas” and “Sandy Wexler.”

In 2016, Netflix announced two new stand-up specials for Rock with a $40 million price tag for each. “Tamborine” was his first special in a decade and earned a Grammy nomination.

Rock’s recent work includes starring in “Fargo” and “Spiral.” In 2023, he returned to Netflix with “Selective Outrage” the platform’s first live event. The special received three Emmy nominations.

Chris Rock is set to direct a biopic about Martin Luther King Jr. with Steven Spielberg, producing, and an adaptation of Another Round in 2024.

Chris Rock’s Personal Life

Chris Rock married Malaak Compton-Rock on November 23, 1996. Malaak is the founder of StyleWorks a nonprofit hair salon that helps women transitioning from welfare to work by offering free services.

They lived in Alpine New Jersey with their two daughters. However, Rock filed for divorce in December 2014 citing infidelity and a struggle with pornography. The divorce was finalized on August 22, 2016.

In 2012, Rock resolved a lawsuit involving sexual abuse allegations. He was not criminally charged and has denied the accusations.

On August 20, 2019, Rock and other celebrities invested in Lowell Herb Co a cannabis brand from California. Rock is known for being a regular cannabis user.

On September 18,  2020, Rock revealed he had been diagnosed with a non-verbal learning disorder which affects his ability to understand non-verbal social signals. The following day he announced on Twitter that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and urged his followers to get vaccinated.

On July 7, 2022, it was reported that Rock began dating actress, screenwriter, and director Lake Bell.

Chris Rock’s Impact on Comedy

Chris Rock’s comedy often explores themes like family, politics, romance, music, celebrities, and race in the U.S. His humor is influenced by his teenage years particularly his experience of being sent to a predominantly white high school by his strict parents. In his memoir “Rock This” he reflects “My parents thought I’d get a better education but I ended up with a worse one and a lot of trouble.”

Rock has long questioned why entertainers are held to higher standards especially black entertainers. He argues that no one expects white comedians like Jerry Seinfeld to be role models. Rock believes entertainers should not be expected to be leaders calling it an unfair burden.

At the 2007 Live Earth concert in London Rock’s use of profanity led to a broadcast cut and BBC apologies despite his later claim it was a joke.

A lifelong New York Mets fan Rock has voiced frustrations about the team’s lack of funds. In a 2011 interview, he lamented about their financial issues.

In his 2008 “Kill the Messenger” tour Rock criticized George W. Bush as “the worst president ever.” He also actively speaks out against racial profiling and everyday racism. During a 2013 episode of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” Rock admitted that despite his fame he still fears being black in America.

Rock has been vocal against cancel culture criticizing it for stifling comedy and making it less entertaining. He believes failure is a crucial part of artistic expression and that comedians should not fear making mistakes.

His comedic style was influenced by his grandfather a preacher as well as legends like Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, and George Carlin. Many current comedians including Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart have cited Rock as a major influence.

Chris Rock’s Awards and Controversies

In February 2005, Chris Rock hosted the 77th Academy Awards. The choice to have a Rock host was aimed at adding some “edge” to the event and attracting younger viewers. Rock began his performance with a joke: “Welcome to the 77th and LAST Academy Awards!” During the show, he joked about actor Jude Law saying he appeared in every movie he had seen that year and comparing him to a lesser version of Tom Cruise. This led Sean Penn who was presenting an award to defend Law calling him “one of our finest young actors.”

Rock didn’t just make jokes about others; he poked fun at himself too. He quipped “If you want Denzel and all you can get is me wait!” Many older Academy officials were not pleased with Rock’s humor and the ratings for the ceremony did not improve. Rock also faced criticism for calling the Oscars “idiotic” and claiming that straight men don’t watch them which he mentioned in an interview before the show.

On October 21, 2015, it was announced that Chris Rock would host the 88th Academy Awards in February 2016. When the acting nominations were revealed without any racial minorities there were calls for a boycott but Rock decided against it. He felt that a boycott wouldn’t make a difference since the show would go on with a different host. Instead, Rock used the platform to address the lack of diversity in Hollywood ending his speech with “Black Lives Matter.”

Rock’s performance was widely praised. Mary McNamara from the Los Angeles Times said Rock’s Oscars had some of the most impactful moments ever calling his response to Hollywood’s racism brave. James Poniewozik from The New York Times appreciated Rock’s balanced approach and noted that it showed how both inclusion and entertainment could be achieved.

In March 2022, Chris Rock presented the award for Best Documentary Feature at the 94th Academy Awards. He made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head comparing it to Demi Moore’s look in G.I. Jane. Pinkett Smith had shaved her head due to alopecia areata. Her husband Will Smith walked onstage and slapped Rock then yelled from his seat “Keep my wife’s name out your fucking mouth!” Rock responded by saying “Will Smith just smacked the shit out of me” and later claimed it was “the greatest night in the history of television.”

Will Smith won Best Actor for King Richard that night and apologized to the Academy and nominees during his acceptance speech but not to Rock. Rock chose not to report the incident to the police. The following day Smith issued a public apology on Instagram stating his reaction to the joke was emotional and that his behavior was “unacceptable and inexcusable.” In a later stand-up performance, Rock mentioned that Smith had not contacted him personally and they had not spoken since the Oscars.

Chris Rock Real Estate

In 1994, while working on “SNL,” Chris Rock bought a house in Brooklyn, New York. He lived there for two years before moving to the suburbs with his wife, Malaak. After moving, he rented the Brooklyn house for $8,000 a month until 2017. That year, he put it up for sale for $3.25 million. After their divorce, Malaak stayed in their 13,000-square-foot mansion in Alpine, New Jersey, which they bought in 2001 for $3 million.