Comedian Chris Rock Files For Divorce From Wife After 19 Years of Marriage

Comedian Chris Rock and wife Malaak Compton arrive a movie. Comedian Chris Rock has filed for divorce after 19 years of marriage.The couple got married in 1996 and have two daughters, 12-year-old Lola Simone and 10-year-old Zahra Savannah
Malaak Compton announced the split last night in a statement. 

“After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways. Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life’s blessings, even when faced with difficulties. While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and the privacy of our family be respected during this transition in our lives.” 

Chris Rock’s lawyer also released a statement confirming the couple have split, he said:

“Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak. This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family.”