A Look Inside Chris Rock’s Life Now as He Prepares to Host ‘SNL’ (Exclusive Source)

A Look Inside Chris Rock’s Life Now as He Prepares to Host ‘SNL’ (Exclusive Source)

Chris Rock is preparing to host Saturday Night Live for the fourth time.

On December 14, the 59-year-old actor will host the comedy sketch series for the first time since 2020, when he launched the show’s 46th season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rock, who was a cast member at SNL from 1990 to 1993 will also star Will Smith on stage for the first time since the 2022 Oscars incident.

Chris Rock performs during the Night of Too Many Stars 2023 benefiting NEXT for AUTISM at the Beacon Theater on December 11, 2023 in New York City.

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While it’s unclear whether there will be a sketch that references the drama – an insider says they’re not ruling it out – another source tells PEOPLE that Rock is doing “great” now.

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

Speaking specifically about the Smith incident, the source adds, “He talked about it during his Netflix special (Selective outrage) and a little in the press, but has evolved since then.

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Rock, who most recently executive produced an animated version of his show Everyone hates Chris called Everyone still hates Chris has also worked on several upcoming films including I’m Maurice And Misty greenwhich he also wrote.

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

He was already in a relationship with actress Lake Bell in 2022 after the two were seen together on vacation in Croatia.

At the time, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that the duo had “been seeing each other for a few weeks,” adding, “They’re getting to know each other and seem to be having fun.”

The New York-based star, who raised his daughters Lola, 22, and Zahra, 20, with his ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock in the posh suburb of Alpine, New Jersey, remains a proud father and amicable partner -Parent with Compton skirt.

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

Rock and Compton-Rock married in 1996, separated in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2018.

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

Saturday Night Live airs this weekend on NBC.

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