Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, a statement from his representative has confirmed.
The statement went on to specify that Chris and his family request privacy as they go through this process because it is a personal matter.
The comedian has been married to philanthropist Malaak for 19 years.
They have two daughters, Lola Simone, 12, and Zahra Savannah, 10.
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