Earlier this week Chris Rock caused controversy after he refused to acknowledge the 7-year-old African child who has lived with his family since before her first birthday in the midst of his bitter break-up with wife Malaak [click here if you missed that].
Malaak breaks her silence regarding Chris' heartbreaking snub…
In a statement to People Malaak Compton-Rock's attorney explains,
"Although Chris Rock is a celebrity, Malaak and the children are not. Protecting the privacy of her family remains of utmost importance to Malaak. She is saddened by recent tabloid media reports which are full of erroneous speculation and inaccuracies that are hurtful to three innocent young girls. While the adoption by Malaak is not yet finalized, it is actively in process under the rigorous guidelines and safeguards of international adoption policy. The child is in the country lawfully with the written consent of her birth parents, and while here, has been cherished and adored by the entire Rock family."
