Chris Rock and Ex-Wife Malaak Celebrate Daughter Zahra's Graduation
Chris Rock and Ex-Wife Celebrate Daughter's Graduation

Chris Rock, the renowned actor-comedian, was all smiles as he celebrated the graduation of his daughter alongside his ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock. Dressed in formal attire, the trio posed together for pictures at the commencement ceremony of the University of Southern California.

Malaak Compton-Rock Shares Pictures on Social Media

Compton-Rock shared cherished memories of the day on Instagram, praising her daughter for her extraordinary academic achievements. In the carousel, their daughter Zahra wore a red and gold graduation stole, along with the gown and cap. Belonging to the Class of 2026, she holds a degree from the USC School of Dramatic Arts and the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Meanwhile, the proud parents posed from the audience as their daughter walked across the stage. The rest of the pictures featured friends and family who gathered for the celebration.

Malaak Compton-Rock Writes Heartwarming Words in the Caption

“Congratulations, Zahra! Your mom and dad, and your entire family, are so proud of your extraordinary academic achievements,” Compton-Rock penned her happy emotions in the caption, before adding, “Your lifelong love of literature led you to pursue an English degree (Narrative Studies) at the University of Southern California, where you graduated with high honors! Celebrating your accomplishments over these last few days is a memory I will cherish forever.” Furthermore, she continued to thank her family for their support during the occasion. Appreciating her daughter, Compton-Rock shared kind words about how thoughtful, compassionate, and brilliant Zahra has become. “I don't know if I told you enough, but reading some of your papers left me astonished by your ability to synthesize complex literature with such insight and depth,” she wrote in the caption. The comments section quickly filled with congratulations and red hearts.

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About Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock

Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock met at an awards function in 1994, where the latter worked as a Hollywood publicist. After dating for two years, they tied the knot in 1996. However, they signed divorce papers in 2016, after being separated for two years.

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