Highlights
- Chris Rock's net worth is $60 million, but he chooses to live modestly in New Jersey in the same mansion he bought in 2001.
- Despite earning millions from Hollywood, Chris Rock's divorce settlement in 2016 took a toll on his net worth, but he bounced back with comedy tours.
- Apart from real estate, Rock spends his fortune on clothing, jewelry, luxury vehicles, and owns a massive sneaker collection.
Chris Rock might be a millionaire, but he doesn’t spend his money like other celebrities, in that he has lived in the same house for nearly 20 years and is not planning on moving out any time soon. The comedian, actor, and producer has had a long and successful career in Hollywood, earning millions for his shows and movie appearances. Rock has appeared in over 70 films and TV shows where he got a six-figure salary.
The Madagascar star has an estimated net worth of $60 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Despite having millions in the bank, Rock has maintained a normal lifestyle compared to other celebrities of his stature. Living in the same mansion, he bought way back in 2001 after he became a mainstream actor and comedian.
In the following, we examine why Chris Rock has never considered moving out of his New Jersey home and how Chris Rock spends his money.
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Chris Rock’s career took off after he appeared in three seasons of Saturday Night Live and released his HBO special, Bring the Pain, in the 90s. In 2001, he bought a modest newly built mansion in the suburbs of New Jersey for $3 million and has lived there for most of his adult life. Chris Rock’s home in Alpine sits on nearly 2 acres of land and spans over 10,300 square feet. It has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a swimming pool that the comedian only began to enjoy later in life.
He admitted to The Hollywood Reporter how absurd it was that he owned a pool for over 20 years and didn’t know how to use it . Before revealing it, he learned to swim as part of a fitness regimen. “Do you know how hard it is for a grown-up to learn how to swim? You’ve got to not be scared to die.”
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Chris Rock's Net Worth
Chris Rock became a household name after several successful specials and appearing in hit films, like the billion-dollar franchise Madagascar, where he plays the Zebra, Marty. Rock's comedic talent has added millions to his wealth over the years. Between 2008 and 2009, when he appeared in Death at a Funeral, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and inked a syndication run for Everybody Hates Chris, he made a whopping $42 million, according to Forbes.
Chris Rock's Most Successful Films | ||
|---|---|---|
Year | Movie Title | Worldwide Box Office Earnings |
2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted | $746,921,271 |
2008 | Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa | $599,680,774 |
2005 | Madagascar | $599,680,774 |
1998 | Doctor Dolittle | $294,156,605 |
1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | $285,400,000 |
Source: TheNumbers | ||
Despite making so much money in Hollywood, Chris Rock’s net worth took a hit after he finalized his divorce from his wife of 19 years, Malaak Compton-Rock, in 2016. Rock had a complicated marriage with Compton-Rock, even admitting to cheating on her while suffering from a porn addiction. He reportedly paid his ex $40 million in the divorce settlement and bought her a house in Alpine, down the road from his home, so that the split would be easier on their two daughters.
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How Chris Rock Spends His Money
As a millionaire, Chris Rock gets to spend his money on things he loves, like real estate, cars, and clothing. The Grown Ups actor bought a Brooklyn townhouse where he charged tenants roughly $8,000 per month but later sold it in 2018 for $3.35 million. According to People, the 3,700-square foot home earned him a pretty sum monthly as the rent steadily increased from $8,000 to $15,000 by the time he was selling it.
Aside from real estate, Chris Rock spends his wealth on clothing and jewelry like most celebrities. He gifted Tina Fey and Louis CK $7,000 Rolex Submariner watches after they helped him rewrite a film he was working on. Rock is always rocking diamond earrings in his ears during red carpets and stand-up specials he likely spends a fortune to purchase. The Bee Movie actor also owns an enviable sneaker collection that includes Yeezys, Nikes, Balenciaga, and Air Jordans.
Chris Rock also spends his money on luxury vehicles. One of the most expensive cars in his garage is a Lamborghini Miura valued at $4 million. Rock also owns a $237,000 Bentley Bentayga and a $68,000 Audi A6. When Chris Rock is not spending his money on luxury vacations with his celebrity friends, he sits courtside at basketball games, cheering on his favorite team.
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