Inside Chris Rock's Life Now, as He Prepares to HostSNL: 'He's Doing Great' (Exclusive Source)

Mar. 15, 2025

Chris Rock attends the Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only NY Premiere at The Paris Theatre on December 08, 2023 in New York City.Photo:Jason Mendez/Getty

Jason Mendez/Getty

Chris Rockis gearing up to hostSaturday Night Livefor the fourth time.On Dec. 14, the actor, 59, will serve as host of the comedy sketch series for the first time since 2020, when hekicked off the show’s 46th seasonamid theCOVID-19 pandemic.Rock, who was a cast member onSNLfrom 1990 to 1993 will also take the stage for the first time since the2022 Oscars incidentwithWill Smith.Chris Rock performs onstage during 2023 Night of Too Many Stars benefiting NEXT for AUTISM at Beacon Theatre on December 11, 2023 in New York City.Jamie McCarthy/GettyThough it’s unclear whether there will be a sketch referencing the drama — one insider says don’t rule it out — another source tells PEOPLE that regardless, Rock is “doing great” now.“He’s looking forward to concentrating on his comedy and career, and he is writing a ton,” the source continues.Speaking about the Smith incident specifically, the source adds, “Hetalked about during his Netflix special [Selective Outrage]and a little bit in the press, but has since moved on.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Rock, who most recently executive produced an animated version of his showEverybody Hates ChriscalledEverybody Still Hates Chris,has also been working on several upcoming films, includingI Am MauriceandMisty Green, which he also wrote.As for his dating life? Another insider notes that he’s not dating anyone seriously.He was previously linked to actressLake Bellin 2022, after the two were seen on vacation in Croatia together.At the time, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that the duo “havebeen seeing each other for a few weeks,“and added, “They are getting to know each other and seem to have fun.“The New York City-based star, who raised his daughters Lola, 22, and Zahra, 20, in the ritzy suburb of Alpine, New Jersey, with his ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, remains a proud dad and an amicable co-parent with Compton-Rock.The couple’s daughter Lola studies in Paris, while Zahra is studying at USC.Rock and Compton-Rock were married in 1996 and split in 2014, finalizing their divorce in 2018.Since then, Compton-Rock has been linked to Eric Maurice, who was once married toSheryl Lee Ralph.Saturday Night Liveairs weekends on NBC.

Chris Rockis gearing up to hostSaturday Night Livefor the fourth time.

On Dec. 14, the actor, 59, will serve as host of the comedy sketch series for the first time since 2020, when hekicked off the show’s 46th seasonamid theCOVID-19 pandemic.

Rock, who was a cast member onSNLfrom 1990 to 1993 will also take the stage for the first time since the2022 Oscars incidentwithWill Smith.

Chris Rock performs onstage during 2023 Night of Too Many Stars benefiting NEXT for AUTISM at Beacon Theatre on December 11, 2023 in New York City.Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Though it’s unclear whether there will be a sketch referencing the drama — one insider says don’t rule it out — another source tells PEOPLE that regardless, Rock is “doing great” now.

“He’s looking forward to concentrating on his comedy and career, and he is writing a ton,” the source continues.

Speaking about the Smith incident specifically, the source adds, “Hetalked about during his Netflix special [Selective Outrage]and a little bit in the press, but has since moved on.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Rock, who most recently executive produced an animated version of his showEverybody Hates ChriscalledEverybody Still Hates Chris,has also been working on several upcoming films, includingI Am MauriceandMisty Green, which he also wrote.

As for his dating life? Another insider notes that he’s not dating anyone seriously.

He was previously linked to actressLake Bellin 2022, after the two were seen on vacation in Croatia together.

At the time, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that the duo “havebeen seeing each other for a few weeks,“and added, “They are getting to know each other and seem to have fun.”

The New York City-based star, who raised his daughters Lola, 22, and Zahra, 20, in the ritzy suburb of Alpine, New Jersey, with his ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, remains a proud dad and an amicable co-parent with Compton-Rock.

The couple’s daughter Lola studies in Paris, while Zahra is studying at USC.

Rock and Compton-Rock were married in 1996 and split in 2014, finalizing their divorce in 2018.

Since then, Compton-Rock has been linked to Eric Maurice, who was once married toSheryl Lee Ralph.

Saturday Night Liveairs weekends on NBC.

source: people.com