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Chris Rock made headlines with his return to the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Los Angeles on March 2 marking his first public appearance at the event since the infamous Will Smith slap at the 2022 Academy Awards. Rock arrived in style accompanied by his youngest daughter Zahra and mingled effortlessly with luminaries like David Spade Mick Jagger Timothée Chalamet Lauren Sánchez Jeff Bezos Sacha Baron Cohen and Tracee Ellis Ross. Will Smith whose actions at the 2022 ceremony still cast a shadow over Oscar season was notably absent from this year's festivities in keeping with his decade-long ban from Academy events. Vanity Fair and AOL reported that this appearance signaled Rock's gradual re-embrace of Hollywood’s biggest night after years of deliberate distance describing his demeanor as relaxed and diplomatic.
The ghost of the slap continues to reverberate in the news cycle as well. According to FandomWire recent reports suggest that the incident negatively impacted Smith’s career and finances with insiders claiming he and Jada Pinkett Smith have been downsizing significant property assets. Despite attempts by Smith to reconcile including a widely shared public apology Rock has remained silent about any direct communication fueling ongoing speculation about the state of their relationship.
On the professional front the buzz is growing around Rock’s next major project Misty Green a film he will direct and star in with Neon set to launch international sales. IMDb broke the story describing this as a notable move back behind and in front of the camera which could mark a meaningful addition to Rock’s creative legacy and possibly his most substantial film work in several years.
In live comedy, Rock remains an ever-present force. The Comedy Cellar in Las Vegas continues to tout him as one of its star drop-ins reinforcing his reputation as a comic’s comic and signaling his ongoing commitment to stand-up. Social media chatter about Chris Rock has picked up notably since his annual Oscar-related appearance with fans and commentators analyzing his style, poise, and career trajectory. His brother Tony Rock also went viral after a tense onstage encounter in which a heckler, referencing the Oscars slap, was swiftly shut down, further reminding audiences how that moment still pops up in unexpected corners of pop culture.
There are no recent verified reports of major new business ventures or entrepreneurial announcements for Rock. Public attention remains focused on his resilience, artistic choices, and how he is steering his narrative post-slap. The celluloid, social, and comedy club spotlights all seem aimed back at Chris Rock as he reclaims his place in Hollywood’s inner circle.
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