Smith and Chris Rock's Net Worth: Who Is Higher in 2021?
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Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith was one of the most shocking moments the Oscars have ever seen. Now, some viewers are wondering if Will Smith will be banned from the Oscars after what happened. The slap is already starting to affect his career too, as it has brought him negative press. So, what is Will Smith's net worth in 2021, what is Chris Rock's net worth, and who is higher?
What is Will Smith's net worth in 2021?
Will Smith smiling with arm around Chris Rock at 'Hustle & Flow' premiere
Chris Rock and Will Smith
Will Smith's net worth has accumulated impressively over the years as he has become a household name in comedies and thrillers. With major films and TV shows under his belt such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Men In Black, Independence Day, I Am Legend, The Pursuit of Happyness, Hitch and many others, it's no wonder his net worth is at an impressive US$$350 million in 2022, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The site notes that Smith earns between US$40 million and US$80 million annually thanks to his career and various ventures. And his Netflix movies continue to be fruitful. Celebrity Net Worth notes that he earned US$20 million for the Netflix hit Bright and US$35 million for the film's sequel. During the height of his career in the 2000s, he earned between US$ 20 million and US$ 30 million per film. And its strong social media presence on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube also brings in millions of dollars a year.
Chris Rock's Net Worth in 2021 Is Substantially Less
Will Smith at the Kids Choice Awards accepting an award with Chris Rock in the background. Will Smith is excited on the podium holding his award.
Will Smith and Chris Rock
While Will Smith's net worth is hard to beat, what is Chris Rock's net worth in 2021?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Chris Rock has a net worth of US$$60 million in 2021. This means that Will Smith's net worth is US$$290 million higher than Chris Rock's.
Rock rose to fame through Saturday Night Live in the '90s, and he also has a long line of films behind him. He is famous for The Longest Yard, Madagascar and Grown Ups. As for TV, he created the hit show Everybody Hates Chris, which ran from 2005 to 2009. And he makes a lot of money on tour. From June 2016 to June 2017, he earned US$ 60 million thanks to his tours.
As a highly successful comedian, Rock certainly had his highs — but it appears his divorce from Malaak Compton was a financial low. The two were married from 1996 to 2016, and Rock reportedly lost up to $$ 40 million in the divorce.
Will Smith's Oscars 2022 slap could cost him movie contracts – and Chris Rock's ticket sales have doubled
Will Smith's net worth is certainly higher than Chris Rock's net worth. But the slap will certainly cost you money. His Apple TV + Emancipation project was supposed to launch in 2022, but Apple is pushing back the release date. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bad Boys 4 and the Netflix film Fast and Loose are also reportedly on hold.
As for Rock, the slap had the opposite effect on his career. TickPick tweeted that Rock's ticket sales for his Ego Death World Tour doubled overnight after the 2022 Oscars. "We sold more tickets to see Chris Rock overnight than last month combined," the company tweeted. In Boston, Massachusetts, ticket prices reached US$ 1,000 each.
