Who is Zahra Rock? All we know about Chris Rock's daughter as comedian crashes her interview

On September 13, 2026, Chris Rock's daughter Zahra Rock discussed working with her father on his film Misty Green when the comedian stepped into her exclusive interview at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The conversation took place at the world premiere of the A24 satirical drama, which is scheduled for release on October 9. E! News first reported the exchange.

Zahra Savannah Rock was born on May 22, 2004, and is 22-years-old. She made her on-screen debut earlier in 2026 in the comedy Roommates. She has since appeared in her father's project, Misty Green, and was also cast in Grown Ups 3.

Zahra told E! News that working with her father went well after some initial hesitation. She said:

"He was great. I was a little bit worried about it at first because he's my dad. I didn't know how it was gonna go, but it was a great set. I had an amazing time."

Chris Rock, who wrote and directed Misty Green, then joined the interview and praised her work. He said:

"It was amazing. It was incredible. I just saw an actress, and later on that day, she took off her mask and told me it was her."

He also said he is "extremely proud" of her. The same week, he confirmed to Variety that she would appear in Grown Ups 3, which is currently in production. He said:

"It's weird, my kids kind of grew up on those sets, and now my daughter Zahra's actually going to be in the new one. Yeah, just great times."

He added that filming on Grown Ups 3 was going well.

Zahra Rock's professional background

Premiere Of Netflix's "Roommates" - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Zahra Rock is based in Los Angeles, California, according to her public LinkedIn profile. She completed her high school diploma at The Spence School in 2022. As per her LinkedIn profile, she earned her bachelor's degree in Narrative Studies and Theater from the University of Southern California. She worked as a Social Media Manager for The Decameron Project from January 2020 to February 2022.

According to reports from People Magazine and Malaak Compton-Rock's May 18, 2026 Instagram post, she graduated from USC in May 2026 with high honors. She earned an English degree focused on Narrative Studies through the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. She also completed work connected to the School of Dramatic Arts. She graduated magna cum laude (with great praise).

As per E! News, her acting credits now include Roommates and Misty Green. She reportedly has an upcoming role as Charlotte McKenzie, the on-screen daughter of Chris Rock's character Kurt, in Grown Ups 3.

As per Famous Birthdays, public profiles also note her interest in travel and horseback riding. Zahra Rock maintains an Instagram account under the username @zahra.rock, where she has shared personal photos and travel posts.

Chris Rock and Zahra Rock in public view

Zahra Rock is the younger of two daughters Chris Rock shares with former wife Malaak Compton-Rock. Lola Simone Rock is the older sister. The couple married in 1996, separated in 2014, and finalized their divorce in 2016.

Zahra Rock appeared with her father on the red carpet as a child, including at the Bee Movie premiere in 2007 when she was three. In 2016, Chris Rock used his Oscars hosting platform to promote her Girl Scout cookie sales, an effort that raised $65,243.

On May 18, 2026, Malaak Compton-Rock shared an Instagram post after Zahra's USC graduation ceremony. She wrote that both parents and the extended family were proud of Zahra’s academic work and her long-standing interest in literature. The photos showed Zahra in her cap and gown and the family at the ceremony.

Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock also appeared together at the Los Angeles premiere of Roommates in April 2026.