Lola Simone Rock is the daughter of American stand-up comedian Chris Rock and his ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock. She is the eldest child of the former couple. Her parents got a divorce when she was only 14 years old.
Lola Rock’s father recently grabbed media attention after his controversy with renowned actor Will Smith. The 54-year-old Men in Black actor slapped the comedian for cracking jokes on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith who is suffering from alopecia areata, a hair loss disease.
Lola’s dad has received multiple accolades including three Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award throughout his career. Her mother, meanwhile, is a businesswoman and humanitarian who operates a non-profit, StyleWorks. Being a celebrity kid, Lola has always been in the spotlight. fans are always in front to know more about Chris Rock’s daughter. So, let’s dig out some interesting facts about Lola Simone Rock.
Lola Simone Rock is Chris Rock’s Daughter
Lola Simone Rock was born on June 28, 2002, in New York, U.S.A. However, she spent most of her childhood in Alpine, New Jersey. She is 20 years old, as of 2022.
She was born to the Emmy Award-winning comedian, Chris Rock and businesswoman, Malaak Compton. She is the eldest daughter of the couple. She has a biological sister Zahra Savannah Rock. Their mother had adopted a child Ntombi a while ago. That means Lola has one more sibling.
It’s unclear where Lola studied but according to an Instagram post from her mom, she graduated from high school in June 2020.
Lola Simone Rock Was Kicked Out of High School
Lola Simone Rock is currently studying at a culinary school in Paris, France. However, she faced some setbacks in her high school days. She seemed to have misbehaved with some “rich private-school classmates”. Although the school wanted to overlook the incident as it was her first time, her dad Chris didn’t want that. He requested the principal to kick her out of school.
Lola used to study at the Bergen Passaic chapter of Jack and Jill of America, an organization that aims to uplift African-American kids through different methods, such as leadership development. She was one of the senior teens to make up the class of 2020. She complete her high school studies in June 2022.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lola’s graduation ceremony was held virtually, featuring a surprise speech from Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. During her graduation, her mother Malaak shared some of her eldest daughter’s interests.
She wrote on her Instagram,
I could not be prouder of the young woman she has become and am excited for her to begin university in Europe. Food and travel is her love language and she sees life through the lens of communicating through food, culture and community. I am so excited to parent her through this next phase of life. She is an extraordinary human being and I love her so!
Currently, Lola attends a culinary school in Paris, France.
Lola Simone Rock Has Two Siblings
Lola Simone Rock is the eldest child in the family. She has a younger biological sister and another younger sister whom her mother had adopted. Her biological sister, Zahara Rock was born on May 22, 2004. She loves horseback riding and even won the medal round of the competition circuit in July 2020 with her horse, Colorful.
Likewise, Lola’s adopted sister, Ntombi is the youngest of all. She is a South African girl, born in 2008. Malaak seems to have adopted her from one of the friends she met while doing charity work. Ntombi was just six months old when she adopted her. However, it wasn’t a formal adoption. Although Ntombi grew up in the Rock family, she was still required to go back to her home country annually to renew her visa.
According to Daily Mail, Chris Rock didn’t want to adopt the child. So, he didn’t want to support her financially when he divorced Malak. This might also be the reason the couple didn’t formally adopt the little girl. However, Malaak absolutely adores her adopted daughter, and Lola and Zahara are also very close to her.
Chris Rock on His Daughters
Although Chris Rock is a strict parent, he absolutely loves both his daughters. In an interview with Chicago Parent, the comedian expressed how proud he is of his children.
He said,
Every day I’m proud to be a dad. Every morning. Every evening. You know, I just live in the moment, My daughter’s off from camp this week. And when I get back, we’re gonna go to the car wash. And, you know, whatever. That’s the thing when you have kids. There’s no such thing as the quality time when you’re a parent.
Rock is definitely one of the best dads in the world.
Marriage and Divorce of Lola Simone Rock’s Parents
Lola Simone Rock’s parents Chris Rock and Malaak Compton were married for two decades. The couple exchanged wedding vows in 1996. At the time, Chris had just started succeeding in his career as a stand-up comedian. Six years later, the couple welcomed their first child.
Unfortunately, they decided to end their relationship. Malaak filed for divorce from Chris saying that her husband was unfaithful to her. The couple announced their split in 2014, and they officially finalized their divorce in 2016. However, Chris and Malaak still have a good relationship and they co-parent their children. The two often come together to support their daughters. In May 2020, Chris and Malaak reunited to celebrate their daughter Zahra’s 16th birthday.
Who Did Chris Rock Cheat on His Wife With?
According to Heavy, Chris Rock cheated on his wife Malaak Rock. He had an extramarital relationship with Kerry Washington. The two started an affair after they first met while filming I Think I Love My Wife. They reportedly had an affair for around six months.
Lola Simon Rock’s Net Worth
Lola Simone Rock is still studying, so she isn’t involved in any profession. Thus, her net worth is yet to be revealed. However, her father Chris Rock is a very wealthy star. He has made a massive fortune throughout his career. As of 2022, he has an estimated net worth of $60 million.
Chris repeatedly is one of the highest-paid comedians of the time. He made $60 million just within a year (2016-2017). Then, the next year, he made $30 million. He is also a fan of Yeezy and has an extensive collection of sneakers. Likewise, he owns a Maserati, Rolex Submariner, and a few mansions.
