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Chris Rock to divorce
Nov 6, 2006, 13:40 GMT
Comic star Chris Rock is to divorce his wife of ten years Malaak Compton-Rock.
The 'Dogma' actor - who was named by Time magazine as "the funniest man in America" - has reportedly hired a high-powered divorce lawyer to represent him.
No reason has been given yet as to why the couple are splitting.
Rock - famous for his controversial hosting of last year's Oscars when he repeatedly mocked Jude Law over his affair with his children's nanny - married Malaak in November 1996. They have two daughters, four-year-old Lola and two-year-old Zahra, together
Malaak is the founder and executive director of StyleWORKS, a non-profit salon that provides free services for women leaving welfare and entering the workforce.
Rock - who has just finished shooting new film 'I Think I Love My Wife' - once revealed in an interview that he felt his marriage had taken over his life.
He said: "Marriage is beautiful. But, if you're a guy, your self is dead. Get rid of you. Take yourself to the door, wave and say, 'Hey, see you later.' It sounds horrible. I'm happier than I've ever been now that I've shot myself in the head."
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J. CoxJan 26th, 2007 - 23:32:38
I think Chris Rock is a good comedian; however, he always appeared as though he thought he had done Malaak a favor by marrying her. He made disparaging remarks about her family and money in one of his routines and once told Oprah the most romantic gesture he'd ever made was to clear Malaak's credit. It takes a big man to tell his wife's business like that on national TV. Fame has made him arrogant! Well, after the divorce settlement she will receive, credit should never be a problem again. She will be alright! I think she will be happier without him.
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