Chris Rock is not hiding his display of affection for his new girlfriend.
The comedian previously declared himself single during his 2023 Netflix special. Now he’s been spotted with Simone Henault. According to People, the couple was first photographed leaving upscale Santa Monica hotspot Giorgio Baldi in March. Not long after, they were seen holding hands and locking lips in SoHo, New York City.
So Who is Simone Henault?
She’s a PR and communications grad who built her career at power houses like The Fader, Cornerstone Agency, and Google. At the tech giant, she worked as a creative producer on the Waze team until 2025. Earlier this year, she stepped out on her own, announcing a new venture focused on connecting artists, brands, and cultural communities through music, fashion, wellness, and live experiences.
Henault is also gets busy on the turntables. She has DJ’d at Soho House and Shoreditch House events and curates her own “Monafide Soul Series” Spotify playlists.
This marks the first time Chris Rock has been publicly linked to anyone since his split from actress Lake Bell and, before that, his 2016 divorce from Malaak Compton-Rock after nearly 20 years of marriage.
Neither Chris nor Simone has spoken publicly about the relationship — but those SoHo kisses said plenty.