

In a counterclaim, Compton-Rock stated that she and her daughters were "fully supported financially by the Plaintiff throughout the marriage." The claim went on to say that Compton-Rock, with her ex's "support and encouragement," was a stay-at-home mom "raising the parties' children and otherwise devoted her time to charitable and philanthropic endeavors."Ĭompton-Rock requested child support to provide their daughters with the same standard of living they had during their parents' marriage. The couple disagreed over child support in general, as Rock claimed that Compton-Rock had "the ability to work and contribute to her own support, as well as the support and other financial needs of the children." She added that Ntombi, "has been raised by the parties as a member of the family and has been solely supported by the parties." While Rock stated in his divorce filing that he had just two daughters, Compton-Rock claimed that the couple had a third child, "who has resided with the parties since before her first birthday." Much of Rock and Compton-Rock's contentious divorce proceedings centered around whether the Grown Ups star should pay child support for Ntombi, the daughter they were reportedly in the process of adopting just before their split. Malaak Compton-Rock, Lola Rock, Savannah Rock, Chris Rock and Tompi attend the "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" New York Premier at Ziegfeld Theatre on Jin New York City He was the one to file because he knew it was time to just move forward already." Their divorce was finalized in 2016

It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and the privacy of our family be respected during this transition in our lives."Ī source told PEOPLE that the divorce was a "long time coming," explaining, "Chris has known it wasn't salvageable for a while. "While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority.

Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life's blessings, even when faced with difficulties," Compton-Rock said in a statement at the time. "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways. She is a humanitarianĬhris Rock and Malaak Compton Rock attend the 65th Annual Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on Jin New York City.Īfter nearly 20 years of marriage, Rock and Compton-Rock announced their split in December 2014. My Lola Bean and Zaza were literally just born! Like yesterday."Ĭompton-Rock has another daughter, Ntombi, whom she adopted from South Africa. She added, "As it comes to parenting, nothing prepares you for when your cubs leave home and how fast it all goes. "Oh how I loved the month that they were home for the holidays! I think I was doing pretty good with both of them being away, but I am now feeling their absence something terrible. "My two big girls, Lola and Zahra, are back at university," she wrote alongside a photo of Lola and Zahra posing together. 17, 2023, the proud mom penned an emotional message about the girls returning to their schools after the holiday break. Lola and Zahra are now all grown up and attending college. A few years later, their family grew with the birth of their second daughter, Zahra Savannah, on May 22, 2004. He and Compton-Rock then welcomed their first child together, daughter Lola Simon, on June 28, 2002. "We've been married five years, but we've never planned anything - it has always been about today. "I said to myself, 'The world's falling down, and what have I done with my life?' " he recalled. In a June 2002 interview with O, The Oprah Magazine, Rock shared that the 9/11 attacks made him want to become a father.
