Chris Rock & Lake Bell Spend Time Together In NYC (Pics)

Lake Bell is fresh off vacation and onto the red carpet! ET's Lauren Zima spoke to Bell at the premiere of her coming-of-age drama, , where she dished on her new movie, and life at home with her kids after her recent trip to Europe, where she was seen with Chris Rock.The  actress told ET that the film, which sees four best friends on the brink of starting middle school out to make the best of their last weekend of summer, before their lives change forever, has notes of , but it also stands on its own.«I do think it has notes of, but I really I think there are thematics of anxiety and fear that kind of stem from what we've just come from, two and a half years ago,» Bell, who she shares children Ozgood, 5, and Nova, 7, with ex-husband Scott Campbell, explained. «This past kind of collective anxiety that we all have that is reminiscent in even the tones and kind of thematics of the film, so there's something really sweet about it, and generous and patient in spirit, and the way that it's shot.»She continued, «I mean, gosh, there's not many, sort of, independent films that I can take my children to and say, 'Okay, after we watch this, let's have a big conversation about some big themes.

Lake Bell is fresh off vacation and onto the red carpet! ET's Lauren Zima spoke to Bell at the premiere of her coming-of-age drama, , where she dished on her new movie, and life at home with her kids after her recent trip to Europe, where she was seen with Chris Rock.The  actress told ET that the film, which sees four best friends on the brink of starting middle school out to make the best of their last weekend of summer, before their lives change forever, has notes of , but it also stands on its own.«I do think it has notes of, but I really I think there are thematics of anxiety and fear that kind of stem from what we've just come from, two and a half years ago,» Bell, who she shares children Ozgood, 5, and Nova, 7, with ex-husband Scott Campbell, explained. «This past kind of collective anxiety that we all have that is reminiscent in even the tones and kind of thematics of the film, so there's something really sweet about it, and generous and patient in spirit, and the way that it's shot.»She continued, «I mean, gosh, there's not many, sort of, independent films that I can take my children to and say, 'Okay, after we watch this, let's have a big conversation about some big themes.

A moment she’ll never forget. Sheree Zampino was as shocked as anyone when her ex-husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, but she has hope for a reconciliation between the two men.

Chris Rock has finally given fans what they have been waiting for – a TV comeback!MORE: Chris Rock makes huge career announcement after Will Smith Oscars altercationOn Tuesday, it was announced that the comedian will give fans a further look into his personal life in "a reimagined animated version" of his popular award-winning autobiographical family comedy Everybody Hates Chris, which aired from 2005 to 2009.WATCH: Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap in emotional video Chris will executive produce the new series, titled Everybody Still Hates Chris, and narrate stories inspired by his experiences growing up in a working-class family in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, in the late 1980s."Chris Rock is one of the most gifted comedians of all time and we're excited to partner with him, 3 Arts and CBS Studios to bring this to life and welcome it as the next big hit," Chris McCarthy, President/CEO, Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios, said in a statement.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith criticized for 'self-righteous' remarks about Will Smith's Oscars slapMORE: Chris Rock speaks about bruises following Will Smith slap The actor is currently on his Ego Death World Tour through November, and on Friday, he referenced Will Smith's apology video just hours after the King Richard actor publicly apologized for slapping Chris at the Oscars after four months of silence. Will slapped Chris on stage at the Oscars in MarchIn response, Chris referenced the actor as part of a monologue, telling the audience that "everybody is trying to be a [expletive] victim"."If everybody claims to be a victim, then nobody will hear the real victims.

EXCLUSIVE: Everybody Still Hates Chris, a reimagined animated version of Chris Rock’s beloved autobiographical family comedy Everybody Hates Chris, has received a straight-to-series order by MTV Entertainment. It will be windowed globally across streamer Paramount+ and sibling linear network Comedy Central. Rock is back as narrator and executive producer of the new series, which, like the original, is inspired by the comedian’s teenage years. CBS Studios and 3 Arts Entertainment, which produced Everybody Hates Chris and originally developed the animated reboot, will produce with MTV Entertainment Studios, which has been ramping up its adult animation portfolio with the recently announced Andy Samberg-produced series Digman! joining the Daria spinoff movie Jodie, both the film and series reboots of Beavis and Butt-Head as well as stalwart South Park.

Chris Rock "isn't ready to speak" to Will Smith despite his recent public apology for slapping Rock during the live telecast of the 94th Academy Awards in March. "Chris has no plans to reach out to Will," a source told Entertainment Tonight. Rock, who is currently on tour, believes the timing of Smith's apology is "more for Will's best interest." "He needs the public's forgiveness, not Chris," the insider added.

Will Smith has finally spoken out about the Oscar incident between himself and Chris Rock that saw the actor slap the comedian across the face. The actor, 53, has said he’s “deeply remorseful” about the incident that occurred after Chris, 57, made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith’s shaved head. Will uploaded a video to YouTube, where he answered questions from social media.

Chris Rock is taking a cue from Kevin Hart and laughing at his pain! On Saturday, the comedian took the stage at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for his and Hart’s co-headlining Only Headliners Allowed comedy tour. According to a source, during the set, Rock made a joke about being slapped by Will Smith during the Oscars. “Chris Rock and Kevin Hart's show at Madison Square Garden «was the best night in comedy,” the source tells ET.

Laughing lovers! Chris Rock and Lake Bell became Hollywood’s hottest comedic couple when they fueled romance rumors in summer 2022.

Chris Rock and Lake Bell are going strong! A source tells ET that the couple is a great match because they share similar values.«Lake is very down-to-earth, and like Chris, she's not at all caught up in the Hollywood fakeness,» the source says, before adding of Rock, «He finds her very refreshing.»In addition to their aligned values, the source says that Rock, 57, and Bell, 43, have a similar sense of humor.«She's got a dry sense of humor and doesn't take herself too seriously,» the source says of the actress, who got divorced from Scott Campbell in 2020. Bell shares two kids — Ozgood, 5, and Nova, 7 — with her ex.The source notes that Rock and Bell aren't putting any pressure on themselves, and are instead just seeing where their relationship will go.«Lake is new to dating and her priority is on her two young kids,» the source says.

sudden shark problem, officials are also keeping a wary eye out for another potential menace — Will Smith.The top politico in Nassau County felt compelled Thursday to promise comedian and actor Chris Rock that he won’t get slapped when he performs at Jones Beach next Thursday.“I understand Kevin Hart and Chris Rock are performing in Nassau County. On behalf of the 1.4 million residents of Nassau County, I want to welcome you both,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a Facebook post.Blakeman, tongue firmly in cheek, then alluded to “Independence Day” star Smith slapping Rock, who was hosting the Academy Awards, after the comedian cracked a bald joke about the actor’s wife, Jada -Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia.“And I want to assure you Chris Rock that my police department will make sure that nobody slaps you while you’re in Nassau County.

It’s official! Chris Rock really has found love with Lake Bell!