Chris Rock Files For Divorce from Wife Malaak After 19 Years Together & 2 Children

Actor/comedian Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Compton-Rock are splitting up for good as TMZ has revealed that Chris has officially filed divorce papers. The couple has two daughters together, Lola Simone, 12, and Zahra Savannah, 10.

"After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways," the 49-year-old comedian's wife told People. "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."

The statement continued, "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 became a house hold name when he became a cast member of Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s. 

Chris has appeared in movies such as Dogma, Beverly Hills Ninja, Lethal Weapon 4, and Nurse Betty, he went on to star in films like The Longest Yard, Bad Company, and Down to Earth. Some of his 2010s film appearances include Death at a Funeral, Grown Ups, and 2 Days in New York.

He was voted the fifth-greatest stand-up comedian in a poll conducted by Comedy Central. He was also voted in the United Kingdom as the ninth greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups in 2007, and again in the updated 2010 list as the eighth greatest stand-up comic.