The Comedian, Chris Rock made the headlines after the Will Smith slap incident at the Oscars. The incident carried a lot of drama around itself. Smith had to apologize for what he did. Funny jokes can turn offensive at any time, and the comedian getting slapped by the Bad Boys actor is a classic example. There were many opposing views all over the internet. Apparently, the slap is not the only thing keeping him alive on the news. Rock filed a divorce in 2014 after almost 20 years of marriage and is currently single.

Chris Rock
Comedian, Chris Rock

The word on the street is that the Grown-Ups actor is allegedly having a new love interest in his life. Even though Rock has recently confirmed that he is not seeing anyone, he was spotted having drinks with a partner in West Hollywood, California

Who is Chris Rock Allegedly Dating?

Chris Rock was spotted last week getting drinks with British TV host Sharon Carpenter at the swanky Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, California. A source tells us, “They seemed into each other, Sharon was laughing nonstop.”. Carpenter has appeared on Revolt TV and the BBC. She also appeared on the 2013 VH1 series, The Gossip Game, and has hosted the UK version of HQ Trivia. The Comedian previously was linked to In A World actress Lake Bell.

Sharon Carpenter
Journalist, Sharon Carpenter

On March 4, Rock confirmed, “I’m single. I’ve been single for a long time,” he said. “I was married for a long time. I was dating somebody for a while. Now I’m single.”. Well, the comedian has not commented on or confirmed his relationship with Carpenter yet.

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What Happened After Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock?

It was one of the most infamous moments in Academy Awards history that became known as “the slap.”. A lot has happened since the slap. Will Smith apologized (twice) and was banned from Academy events for 10 years. Rock finally addressed the incident in-depth during a live comedy special, nearly a year after it happened. The Comedian did not file a formal police report against Smith and most of his responses to the incident came as off-hand remarks during his comedy shows.

Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock
Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock

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King Richard actor’s first apology came on March 28, the day after the Academy Awards. In a statement, he described his behavior at the ceremony as “unacceptable and inexcusable.”. He continued, “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive,”. After a few months, Smith even made a video apology on YouTube.

Nonetheless, the comedian seems to be past all of this drama. He is enjoying his life at the moment as was clearly seen on his date with the British Journalist. However, there is no confirmation from either of them on their relationship.

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Source: USAToday

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