Chris Rock and wife of 19 years headed for divorce
The family released a statement requesting the media and fans for some privacy
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2014-12-29 15:03 GMT
Los Angeles: Chris Rock filed for divorce from his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, a statement from his representative confirmed Sunday.
The statement went on to specify that Rock and his family request privacy as they go through this process because it is a personal matter.
Comedian Chris Rock and philanthropist Malaak Compton-Rock had been married for 19 years. They have two daughters, Lola Simone, 12, and Zahra Savannah, 10.