Comedian Chris Rock has surfaced on the selective dating app Raya, leading to speculation that his relationship with Simone Henault has ended. The 61-year-old star's profile was recently discovered by a user in London, appearing just weeks after he was seen publicly with his partner.
The 36-year age gap on a London Raya profile
The discovery of Chris Rock on the celebrity-centric app Raya came when a 25-year-old woman in London was presented with the comedian as a potential match . According to the report, the user expressed shock at seeing the Hollywood star in her feed, noting the significant age difference between herself and the 61-year-old performer.
The profile, which uses the name "Chris," identifies the user as a "Director / writer / comedian" based in New York and Los Angeles. It further specifies his residence in SoHo, New York, and includes a link to his official Instagram account, confirming the identity of the high-profile user to prospective dates.
From Wimbledon on July 2 to the digital datng pool
The timing of Chris Rock's Raya profile is particularly striking given his recent public appearances with Simone Henault. As reported, the pair were photographed together on July 2 during day four of the Wimbledon Championships, suggesting their relationship was intact as recently as early July.
The romance between Chris Rock and Simone Henault, a DJ and creative producer, reportedly began in early March. the couple was first linked after leaving Giorgio Baldi, a popular Italian restaurant in Santa Monica, and later shared public displays of affection while walking through the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan.
A$AP Rocky and the SoHo lifestyle
Chris Rock's Raya profile offers a curated glimpse into his personal tastes and current mindset.. The comedian selected "LSD" by A$AP Rocky as his profile song and included a "mixtape" featuring The White Stripes and Outkast. His listed interests range from the Museum of Modern Art in New York to Thai food and foreign films.
Beyond his musical tastes, the profile inclludes a provocative quote stating, "Body wants sex. Heart wants love. Soul needs peace." The imagery used by Chris Rock on the app varies from professional portraits and childhood photos to snapshots taken aboard yachts, painting a picture of a man balancing celebrity luxury with a search for tranquility.
The post-2016 bachelorhood of Chris Rock
This apparent return to the dating scene follows a long period of romantic volatility for Chris Rock. The comedian was married to Malaak Compton-Rock for two decades before their divorce was finalized in 2016. Since then, he has been linked to several high-profile women, including actresses Lake Bell , Carmen Ejogo, and Megalyn Echikunwoke.
The search for a long-term partner is a theme Chris Rock has touched upon previously. During a 2022 appearance on Kevin Hart's Hart to Heart, the comedian described himself as a "lonely man" and expressed a hope to eventually find a woman who would remain by his side for the long term, though he admitted at the time that he felt he was "good" regarding marriage.
Has Simone Henault confirmed the split?
Despite the evidence of the Raya profile, there has been no official confirmation of a breakup from the inner circle of either party. While the report notes that representatives for Chris Rock were contacted for comment, no statement has been issued to clarify if the profile is active, a mistake, or a sign of a definitive split from Simone Henault.
Furthermore, Simone Henault—who has a professional background as a creative producer at Google and a DJ at venues like Shoreditch House—has maintained a lower public profile than the comedian . It remains unknown if Henault is aware of the profile or if the couple is attempting to manage their separation privately.
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