Chris Rock Shares a Kiss with DJ Simone Henault in NYC
Photographs show Chris Rock sharing a kiss with DJ Simone Henault during a New York City outing. The pair were also seen earlier leaving Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica.
Sightings and public moments
Images captured the duo holding hands in SoHo. Witnesses reported a brief kiss during that stroll.
Both appearances occurred in March. These are the first public links for Rock since he called himself single in 2023.
Simone Henault’s background
Henault studied at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. She earned a degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication.
Her early career includes roles at Cornerstone Agency, The Fader, and 19th & Park. She joined Google in 2021.
At Google, she worked as a creative producer on the Waze team through 2025. Earlier this year she announced a pivot.
Henault said she aims to connect artists, brands, and cultural communities. She focuses on music, fashion, wellness, and live experiences.
Outside corporate work, she DJs and works as a content strategist. She has played events tied to Soho House and Shoreditch House.
She also curates Spotify playlists under the Monafide Soul Series name.
Context in Rock’s personal life
Rock and his ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock married in 1996. They divorced in 2016 after nearly 20 years together.
He later dated actress Lake Bell. By 2023, Rock publicly identified as single.
Current status and reactions
The sightings drew quick attention online and in social reports. Neither Rock nor Henault has issued a comment.
Filmogaz.com will monitor any updates. Public interest remains focused on this new chapter.
Quick timeline
- 1996: Rock marries Malaak Compton-Rock.
- 2016: The couple divorces.
- 2021: Henault joins Google.
- 2023: Rock describes himself as single in his Netflix special.
- 2025: Henault’s role on Waze concludes.
- Early 2026: Henault announces new cultural and creative focus.
- March: The pair are photographed in Santa Monica and New York City.
