An internationally famous movie star, producer and film director Chris Rock was born in 1965
and is noted for exceptional acting gift and comedic skills.
He first appeared on a stage as a stand-up comedian in 1985 and his performance simply
blew audience’s mind.
He was then noticed by Eddie Murphy, who helped him to get a role in Beverly Hills Cop 2 and
later in I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.
Since 1990 and up till 1993 Rock had been working in a comedy show called Saturday Night Live.
This work brought Chris worldwide popularity.
In 1996 the actor received two Emmy Awards at once and later he got two more.
He is also a winner of 3 Grammy Awards.
A talented celebrity can boast of a number of projects.
To name just a few: Head of State, The Longest Yard, Down to Earth, etc.
In addition to all that he had his own show called The Chris Rock Show.
And now, let’s discover who his closest relatives are!
The actor’s father is named Julius and he used to work as a delivery man and a truck
driver.
The father and son were very close.
That’s why Julius’ death in 1988 was a big loss for the whole family.
He passed away at the age of 56 from complications with diabetes.
The mother Rosalie worked as a teacher.
She is now a founder of a youth organization Rock This 619.
She shares a tight bond with a famed son and sometimes accompanies him at different public
events.
The celebrity has five blood siblings and two half-siblings.
Charles is a paternal half-brother, who was delivered in 1953.
He worked in a hospital as a maintenance man but lost job and later home because of alcoholism.
This drinking habit later led to pneumonia that took his life in 2005, aged 52.
Andre is a blood brother, who was born in 1968 and he is an owner of a truck company.
One more brother from the same parents is Tony, who was welcomed in 1974.
Like Chris, he is also a part of the entertainment industry, working as a stand-up comedian and
an actor.
Brian is the third blood brother, who was born in 1976.
It is only known that he is a minister.
The fourth brother is named Kenny and he was welcomed in 1979.
He is an actor by profession.
Andi is the only female blood sibling, who was born in 1985.
She lives in South Carolina and works as a therapist.
Jordan is a maternal half-brother and he is the youngest sibling in a family, being delivered
in 1991.
He is also involved in acting and stand-up industry.
The famous host was married only once to Malaak Compton, who is a founder of StyleWorks.
The couple met in 1996 and that same year tied the knot officially.
They had been together for two decades until announcing of the divorce that was finalized
in 2016.
The actor stated that the reason of a divorce was his infidelity.
During 20 years of a married life, they parented two kids.
Since 2016 and up till present moment, Rock has been in relationship with an actress Megalyn
Echikunwoke.
It would be interesting to know that the two love birds are not going to get married, as
according to them, they are already happy.
The celebrity’s first child, a daughter Lola was welcomed in 2002.
Despite the fact that Chris is divorced with Malaak, he spends a lot of time with both
children born with Compton.
Lola can be often seen accompanying her famous dad at various events.
The second daughter is named Zahra and she became a wonderful addition in 2004.
She is an equestrian and violinist.
Additionally, she is doing great at school.