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Chris Rock files for divorce from Malaak, his wife of nearly 20 years

"This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family," the comedian's attorney said in a statement.

By Karen Butler
Chris Rock and his wife Malaak in a December 2010 UPI file photo.
1 of 8 | Chris Rock and his wife Malaak in a December 2010 UPI file photo. | License Photo

NEW YORK, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Chris Rock's lawyer has confirmed the comedian and filmmaker has filed for divorce from Malaak, his wife of nearly two decades.

The estranged couple have two young daughters together.

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"Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak," attorney Robert S. Cohen said in a statement to People magazine Sunday. "This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family."

"After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways," Malaak Compton-Rock said in a separate statement Sunday.

"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," she added.

"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. 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."

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Rock's latest film Top Five has earned rave reviews from critics.

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