Chris Rock is ready to love again. The 61-year-old comedian recently revealed his new relationship with Simone Henault, showcasing their romantic connection on Tuesday, March 31, during a peaceful outing at a park in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. The couple was captured sharing a tender kiss on a bench as they enjoyed a leisurely stroll together.
Earlier this month, the actor and DJ were also seen leaving the restaurant Giorgio Baldi and stepping into a car together in Santa Monica, California. This sighting added to the growing speculation about their budding romance.
Rock’s previous marriage to Malaak Compton-Rock lasted from 1996 to 2016. The couple had two children, Lola Simone, 23, and Zahra Savannah, 21. However, the relationship ended due to infidelity on Rock’s part, which he later acknowledged and took responsibility for.
Before Simone, Chris Rock was romantically linked to Lake Bell. In July 2022, a source confirmed that the pair were in a “pretty new relationship.” They were described as having fun and spending time together whenever their schedules allowed. It remains unclear when the exes parted ways.
During an episode of Kevin Hart’s 2022 series, Hart to Heart, Rock shared his thoughts on marriage. He admitted he wasn’t eager to get married again. “I think I’m good,” he said. “At some point I’ll have a woman and whatever, and hopefully she’ll be with me for a while. One day I won’t be able to make it up the steps and I’ll put her in my will. ‘I can’t get up the stairs — somebody get me my will! I gotta put Angie in my will.’”
In a May 2017 interview, Rock discussed the emotional impact of his divorce from Malaak. “Getting divorce, you have to f—ing start over,” he said, describing it as a “reset” in his life. “It’s not a breakdown, but something in your life broke down.” He confessed to cheating on Malaak with three women and expressed regret for his actions.
“Your significant other, if they really love you, has a high opinion of you. And you let them down,” he said. Despite the pain, Rock remained focused on his career, refusing to let his personal struggles affect his professional life.
“I asked myself, ‘Do I want to be angry for a year?’ It’s not a cool place to be. It’s not healthy,” he explained. He also spoke about seeking inner peace and spiritual growth. “I wanna find some peace, ‘cause people usually find that peace in a horrible time. Why does that have to be? Maybe I can find God without being in shambles. Maybe I can reach a higher plain spiritually without being in a near-death experience.”
As Chris Rock continues to navigate his personal life, fans are watching closely to see how this new chapter unfolds. With past experiences shaping his perspective, he seems determined to approach love with more maturity and self-awareness.
