Chris Rock Spotted with Brazilian Actress Karmel Bortoleti

Chris Rock might be ready to take another swing at love—and we promise that's the last slap-related pun we'll make (okay, maybe not). Nearly nine years after finalizing his divorce from his wife of two decades, the 60-year-old comedy icon was spotted looking cozy with Brazilian actress, producer, and all-around Renaissance woman Karmel Bortoleti, 45, on the streets of New York City.

The pair was photographed strolling through Manhattan like it was the most natural thing in the world, which in celebrity terms means: romance alert. Rock kept it casual in his signature dad-meets-comedy-club aesthetic—green plaid flannel over a black tee, jeans, white sneakers, a baseball cap, and eyeglasses. Because nothing says "I'm still cool" like looking like you just came from a hardware store.

Bortoleti, meanwhile, brought the heat in a black cropped sleeveless top that showed off her impressively toned midriff, paired with baggy pants and light brown flats. She accessorized with a pink leather designer bag, a chain necklace featuring a statement pendant, and enough bracelets to make a jewelry store jealous. Her brunette hair cascaded down naturally, and she kept the makeup minimal—because when you look that good, why bother?

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So who is this mystery woman who's captured Rock's attention? Buckle up, because Karmel Bortoleti's resume is longer than a CVS receipt. She's an actress, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, model, and author. You know, just your average Tuesday accomplishments.

Bortoleti grew up in Recife, Brazil, where she kicked off her professional modeling career at the tender age of 14, strutting her stuff for high-fashion heavyweights like Chanel and Prada. Because apparently some people peak early and just keep peaking.

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And because being a multi-hyphenate wasn't enough, Bortoleti is also a single mother of three. In December 2022, she and her then-12-year-old son João co-authored a book titled "Lucid Dreams," which centers around a young boy with cerebral palsy navigating his challenges. So yeah, she's basically making the rest of us look like underachievers.

As for Rock? Well, the comedian has been riding solo since his last public relationship with actress Lake Bell fizzled out in 2022. Before that, he dated actress Megalyn Echikunwoke after his split from Malaak Compton-Rock.

Ah yes, the divorce. Rock finalized his split from Malaak in August 2016 after 20 years of marriage. The couple, who had been separated since 2014, share two daughters: Lola Simone, 23, and Zahra Savanna, 21. It was a rough patch for the comedian, but he's clearly been focusing on his career—and making us laugh in the process.

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Speaking of his career, Rock's been busier than a one-armed wallpaper hanger. His 2023 Netflix special "Selective Outrage" made history as the streaming giant's first-ever live comedy event. And boy, did he use that platform wisely. The special featured Rock finally addressing the elephant in the room—or rather, the slap heard 'round the world—when he dedicated a portion of his set to discussing Will Smith's infamous Oscars incident.

For those living under a rock (pun absolutely intended), Smith slapped Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. In "Selective Outrage," Rock didn't hold back, delivering his thoughts on the situation with his trademark wit and zero chill. The special tackled everything from the slap itself to the aftermath, proving that Rock wasn't about to let that moment define him—but he sure as hell was going to profit from it.

The special also covered lighter fare like non-racist yoga pants, spoiling his kids, the Kardashians, and the general absurdity of modern life. Because even when you're dealing with assault on live television, you've still got to pay the bills with penis jokes.

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"Selective Outrage" garnered three Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Variety Special (Live), and Outstanding Directing. It was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Comedy Album. Not too shabby for a guy who got slapped on TV.

Rock has been hustling on the comedy circuit too, recently performing at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, where he continued to refine his material about divorce and—you guessed it—the Oscar slap. Because when life gives you lemons (or an open-handed strike to the face), you make comedy gold.

Now, with these new romance rumors swirling, it looks like Rock might be ready to add "boyfriend" back to his list of roles. And honestly? Good for him. The man's been through a divorce, a public assault, and countless therapy sessions disguised as Netflix specials. If anyone deserves a little romance with a gorgeous Brazilian actress-producer-author-model-philanthropist-entrepreneur, it's Chris Rock.

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Whether this NYC outing is the start of something serious or just two successful people grabbing coffee in Manhattan remains to be seen. But if there's one thing we've learned from Rock's comedy, it's that he's not afraid to put his life on stage. So if this relationship takes off, we're betting good money it'll make it into his next special.

For now, we'll just have to wait and see if Rock and Bortoleti make things official, or if this was just a friendly hang between two people who happen to be ridiculously good-looking and accomplished. Either way, we're rooting for the guy. He's earned it.