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Chris Rock Files for Divorce

Chris RockTMZ has learned that Chris Rock has begun divorce proceedings against his wife of nearly 10 years, Malaak Compton-Rock. TMZ is told that the comedian has hired a high-powered divorce attorney to represent him.

The couple, married in November of 1996, has two daughters -- 4 year-old Lola and 2 year-old Zahra. Malaak is the Founder and Executive Director of StyleWORKS; a non-profit, full-service salon that provides free services for women leaving welfare and entering the workforce.

When contacted, Rock's rep would only say "I cannot comment at this time."

Chris, best known for his stand-up comedy as well as for a controversial turn as the host of the 2005 Oscar telecast, once told NBC's Stone Phillips that marriage was "beautiful" but added, "If you're a guy, [your individual self] is dead. Get rid of you. Take yourself to the door and wave. Hey, see you later. It sounds horrible. I'm happier than I've ever been now that I've shot myself in the head."

Rock is currently in post-production for the film "I Think I Love My Wife."


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31. STOP JUDGING THE MAN. There's two sides to every story. `The women could have had to many affairs on him. Who knows & who cares it's their business.

Posted at 9:22AM on Nov 5th 2006 by iris

32. I know it's not cool to admit you read about celebrities lives and what other people have to say about them but I do... and I wonder... why are so many people already assuming that the divorce is because of something Chris did? Just wondering....

Posted at 10:23AM on Nov 5th 2006 by amanda

33. #32 i agree with you. i do not know how many times jennifer lopez has gotten married. as soon as they get money, they start out with drugs. they know that it is going to be in the tabloids. and i do not like what brad pitt did to jennifer anniston. why did they break up? he should have stayed with her. i don't like angelina jolie. she is too weird for me. chris rock's wife looks much older than him. i don't know anyone that is still married in hollywood.

Posted at 12:39PM on Nov 4th 2006 by tee

34. Post #31: Fact: When someone retains a high-powered "superattorney" from the start, that means that that party is already taking an adversarial stance, and isn't looking to do "what's fair." So it doesn't matter WHO is at fault, especially because no-fault divorce exists. Rather, it means, "he (or she) who retains the lousy slime for an attorney from the start...who may not be willing to come up with a friendly settlement for the spouse from the start and is only interesting in taking all his bucks with him (or her) and running...may come out smelling like a rose."

Opinion: Mine.

Posted at 1:22PM on Nov 4th 2006 by Michele

35. Gee, another celebrity divorce. What a surprise.
No wonder lawyers in LA are freaking rich.

Posted at 1:31PM on Nov 4th 2006 by Prnzez

36. They are the most amazing family in the industry. I can only hope this is a phase and/or purely gossip. Either/or they are both very good people, down to earth, and genuine. May all work out to the best of all circumstances.

Posted at 2:10PM on Nov 4th 2006 by random

37. QUOTE BY #10 -

It's not that I don't find merit in your thoughts, but if you're THAT DISGUSTED that you have boycotted films for two years, why are you even reading TMZ.com? I'm surprised you are THAT disgusted by people yet take your time to read even more about them. Hmmmmmmmmm…

Posted at 2:26PM on Nov 4th 2006 by conway

38. Kids ruin marriages - enough said.

Posted at 4:29PM on Nov 4th 2006 by frannie

39. child support and spousal support = $50,000 a month

Posted at 4:08PM on Nov 4th 2006 by HeyDawg

40. Chris Rock, Get over yourself!

Posted at 5:31PM on Nov 4th 2006 by ebelle

41. His wife is so pretty!! Chris Rock looks like a turd! She can do so much better!!

Posted at 5:34PM on Nov 4th 2006 by tina

42. Chris Rock, the Negroid equivilant to Adam Sandler..................doofi, or is it doofuses, perhaps doofum??

Posted at 6:24PM on Nov 4th 2006 by Ellis

43. #41 Frannie -- speak for yourself! I feel sorry for you -- bet you hate dogs, too.

Posted at 7:10PM on Nov 4th 2006 by jennifer

44. This is not a good pic of Malaak, she looks much better than this. She is a very attractive lady and she is a couple of years younger than he is. So sad that they're breaking up...but I do recall them separating for a while a few years back. I guess they just couldn't work it out. So unfortunate for their children. But that's Hollyweird for ya!

Posted at 5:39PM on Nov 5th 2006 by Leah

45. Ironic title for Chris's new film.....

Anyways...it appears Malaak did more with her life than just being a Mrs. Celebrity.
My hat is off to her for her positive contibutions to those in need.

Posted at 9:46PM on Nov 4th 2006 by Trinity

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