Comedian Chris Rock and wife split after 18 years of marriage

After nearly 20 years of marriage, comedian Chris Rock and wife Malaak Compton have decided to end their marriage. Malaak last night announced the split in a statement

"After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways,' she said

Chris's lawyer also released a statement confirming the couple have split

"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.'

The couple got married in 1996 and have two daughters, 12-year-old Lola Simone and 10-year-old Zahra Savannah.