Chris Rock Steps Out With New 36-Year-Old DJ Girlfriend—Proving He Is Officially Done Being A “Lonely Man!”
An absolutely glowing, completely smitten celebrity romance has officially taken over the streets of Manhattan, and honey, the legendary king of comedy is looking like a brand-new man! Superstar comic and actor Chris Rock, 61, was spotted completely coupled up and smiling from ear to ear this past Tuesday while enjoying a breezy, romantic stroll through New York City’s ultra-fashionable SoHo neighborhood.
While Chris has spent the last few years keeping his romantic life on the ultimate down-low following a few brief Hollywood flings, he is officially making it clear that his single days are a thing of the past. The comic was captured holding hands and locking eyes with his gorgeous new lady, 36-year-old Simone Henault, and social media is entirely obsessed with seeing the veteran star back in his element and genuinely thriving!
SEE CHRIS AND SIMINE HOLDING HANDS
Meet Simone Henault: The Corporate Powerhouse Turned Elite DJ
If you think Chris just picked up a random influencer off the timeline, honey, think again—Simone is a certified corporate and creative heavyweight! According to verified industry insiders, the Austin, Texas native is a massive force in the marketing world. She holds a prestigious bachelor’s degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from St. Edward’s University, and she’s built an incredible résumé.
Simone previously logged heavy hours as a senior creative producer at the iconic Cornerstone Agency and The FADER magazine, before spending four years as a powerhouse creative producer at tech giant Googleon the Waze team. Earlier this year, she officially stepped away from the corporate landscape to launch her own luxury venture focused on bridging the gaps between live music, fashion, and wellness. To top it all off, she is a heavily sought-after DJ, regularly spinning premium sets at elite private clubs like Shoreditch House and Soho House. She’s got the brains, the beauty, and the absolute beats!
The NYC Blueprint: From Santa Monica Hotspots To SoHo Park Benches
The stunning SoHo pop-out marks an exciting new chapter for the couple, who first sparked intense fan speculation back in March of this year when paparazzi caught them sneaking out of the ultra-exclusive Italian celebrity hotspot Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California.
SEE CHRIS AND SIMINE HOLDING HANDS
Since that initial dinner date, the two have been completely inseparable across Manhattan. Fans went into an absolute meltdown back in April when the duo officially “hard launched” their romance, getting caught by the lenses openly holding hands and sharing a series of deep, passionate kisses on a sunny New York park bench. Sassy critics are joking that Chris has officially graduated from his self-proclaimed era as a “lonely empty-nesester” and found the exact woman he was looking for—remember when he hilariously joked to Kevin Hart that he needed a loyal companion who would stick around long enough to get written into his will?! Well, Simone might just be the one holding the pen!
Reuniting With Malaak: A Proud Father Moment At USC
The booming new romance comes right on the heels of an incredibly beautiful, highly emotional family milestone for the legendary comedian. Just last month, Chris flew out to Los Angeles to formally reunite with his ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, to celebrate their gorgeous 21-year-old daughter Zahra’s high honors graduation from the University of Southern California!
Chris and Malaak were famously married for nearly two decades from 1996 to 2016 before their highly publicized split, which Chris has candidly admitted in his stand-up specials was caused by his own infidelity.But proving that maturity and family legacy always come first, the exes stood proudly side-by-side to watch Zahra accept her English degree. Malaak took to her Instagram page to share a carousel of gorgeous graduation photos, penning a breathtakingly emotional tribute to their daughter. “Congratulations, Zahra! Your mom and dad, and your entire family, are so proud of your extraordinary academic achievements,”Malaak wrote, adding that watching her walk across the stage with high honors was a memory she would cherish forever.
Between his daughter dominating the Ivy-level spaces at USC and his gorgeous new DJ girlfriend keeping him smiling on the streets of New York, Chris Rock is living proof that life after 60 can be an absolute movie. He went through the storm, honey, but the sunshine looks absolutely phenomenal on him!
Are you completely obsessed with Chris Rock’s stylish new relationship with DJ Simone Henault, or are you just crying tears of joy over his beautiful graduation reunion with his family? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
