Chris Rock performs during the Night of Too Many Stars benefit in New York on March 31, 2025. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Night of Too Many Stars) Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Chris Rock is no stranger to standing ovations, but the veteran performer received an extended one after taking the stage this week to debut new material during a surprise set at West Hollywood's Laugh Factory. The iconic stand-up comedy venue confirmed the appearance as owner Jamie Masada was in attendance to catch Rock's set, which lasted an hour and ended with the audience "roaring and screaming with laughter" and on their feet hoping the night wouldn't end. Rock performs at the Laugh Factory. Courtesy of the Laugh Factory The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Rock covered a range of topical subjects during the set, joking about everything from Love Island and divorce to Halle Berry and the infamous Oscar slap. Regarding the latter, the source said that Rock broached the subject only after an audience member lobbed a question about the incident which found Will Smith slap Rock in a shock incident during the 2022 Oscar ceremony. Rock answered with several "hilarious" responses, per a source. Related Stories Movies Breaking Down the Biomechanics of Happy Gilmore's Swing With Long-Drive Champion Martin Borgmeier Movies How Netflix Took Big Swings to Spread the Word About 'Happy Gilmore 2' On his divorce, Rock offered a piece of advice to anyone in the audience or their friends considering a divorce to consult his ex-wife's attorney. Regarding Berry, his co-star in Boomerang, Rock said she was so charming and "wonderful" to work with that even the less attractive people on set thought they might have a chance to ask her out. "It was a night every one who attended will long remember," concluded the source who called the set "remarkably brilliant." No word on where Rock will turn up next or if he's workshopping the material for an upcoming special. Rock last released the special Selective Outrage on Netflix. Laugh Factory's weekend lineup includes such comedians as Dane Cook, Jamie Kennedy, Amir K, Pete Lee, Vanessa Graddick, Aida Rodriguez, Ian Edwards, LouLou Gonzalez, Tom Dreesen, Uncle Lazer, Blair Socci, Shane Torres, Aaron Branch and one "special guest" on Saturday night. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Ryan Reynolds Ryan Reynolds Zings Rob Mac at Just for Laughs Awards Podcasts Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Podcast to Honor Him With Virtual Event After Death Montreal New Just For Laughs Fest Owner Tells Ticket Buyers: Laugh or Get a Refund music GloRilla Arrested on Felony Drug Possession Charges in Georgia Following Burglary Investigation at Her Home Sylvester Stallone Hulk Hogan Remembered by Brooke Shields, Sylvester Stallone, Mario Lopez and

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