Chris Rock Net Worth: The Slapped Comedian Has This Much Money

Chris Rock's globally talked about slapping of Will Smith during the Oscars 2022 not only continues to be a topic of conversation, it has also increased people's interest in the comedian, even asking what his net worth is.

Rock, part of the Bad Boys of SNL

The former member of Saturday Night Live lived his first great moment of fame in that successful late-night live TV show, being part of its cast from 1990 to 1993, integrating the then called Bad Boys of SNL group together with other cast members such as Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and David Spade.

After his departure from SNL, after being fired even though the comedian already had plans to leave the show, Rock had a brief appearance in the show In Living Color and starred in the sitcom CB4, forging an important name in the comedy scene with specials such as 1996's Bring the Pain or "Niggas vs. Black People", in addition to Comedy Central's Politically Incorrect show.

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Comedy specials, three Emmys and Madagascar

His comedy specials and shows, such as The Chris Rock Show, have earned him a total of three Emmy Awards and 15 nominations and he has recently presented successful collaborations with Netflix such as his special Chris Rock: Tamborine.

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In film, Rock has been part of movies like Boomerang, Beverly Hills Ninja, Lethal Weapon 4, Nurse Betty, The Longest Yard, Death at a Funeral, Grown Ups, 2 Days in New York, but is especially remembered for his work in the Madagascar franchise, in which he has voiced the zebra Marty, not to mention his hit comedy series called Everybody Hates Chris.

An eventful third Academy Awards ceremony

Rock has hosted the Academy Awards ceremony three times, 2005, 2016 and 2022, this last time ending with the Smith-Rock slapping incident, which has generated an increase in ticket prices for his stand-up performance in Boston.

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Chris Rock net worth in 2022

According to sites like Celebrity Net Worth, Chris Rock's net worth in 2022 is $60 million, although that amount was higher years ago, as after his 2016 divorce with his wife of 20 years, Malaak Compton lost about $40 million due to a divorce settlement.