Multiple sources confirmed to Page Six that Rock, 55, and Echikunwoke, 36, quietly broke up a few months ago, before he stole the show at the Oscars by poking fun at Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’ divorce.
One source said Rock wasn’t ready to settle down again after his painful divorce from his wife of 18 years, Malaak Compton-Rock, which was finalized in 2016.
He told Rolling Stone the following year, “Getting divorced, you have to f–king start over,” he said. “You get to reset. It’s not a breakdown, but something in your life broke down.”
He also admitted to cheating on his then-wife with three women, one of whom is famous, he said. “I was a piece of s–t,” he said.
He also told the mag of dating “Night School” and “Almost Family” star Echikunwoke, “She’s got her own dough, it’s amazing.” They began dating in 2016 and reports later said the actress had moved into Rock’s home in New Jersey.
However, Rock has repeatedly spoken out about his painful divorce which took two years to finalize. He also had to go to family court to seek joint custody of his two daughters, Zahra and Lola, who are now both teenagers.
“I had to pay for a lawyer to divorce me, ” he said in one comedy special, “That’s like hiring a hitman to kill you.”
“I had to go through a custody fight for my kids. Just to see my kids, man.
“You don’t want to be a man in family court. You don’t want to be a black man in any court.”
He also later joked, “Would I ever get married again? Not if it would cure AIDS.”
Rock’s rep declined to comment, a spokesperson for Echikunwoke couldn’t immediately be reached.
from pagesix.com
Echikunwoke's last name is Nigerian and it means "leader of men". She has two siblings, a brother named Miki and a sister named Misty. Her father was Nigerian of Igbo origin and reportedly of Nigerian royal descent. Her mother, Anita Laurie, is of German, Scottish, Irish and English descent.
she's Half igbo. She used to form like she is okay with not getting married be cause Chris Rock got with her after divorcing his wife. She didnt wanna pressure him. But I guess a point comes when forming like u don't wanna be married gets old and the man relaxes. Esp when omolomo has a very Nigerian parent pressuring her. Started dating her before he divorced his wife probably. Being the side chick never pays o.the ex wife will be somewhere laughing with her new man. Sorry my igbo aunty. If u wanna secure the bag make sure the man is yours first
ReplyDeleteshut up you dont know the details so stop speaking for her...u think all women carry marriage for head like una.....always judging women who are not marriage hungry..you think chris is a saint? divorced people come with baggage. u dont know jack so shut up
DeleteWhich igbo parent is pressuring you? She is half igbo and Nigerian dad already late. Why would her mum pressure an adult? Must it end in "marriage?" Not everyone thinks like a black man please.
DeleteRebound babes never get what they expected from a wounded man after his last break up....he ends up with a third person most times
ReplyDeleteAww really sad.. I was rooting for their relationship anyway I wish them well..When will Chris Martins(Cold Play) pop the question to Dakota Johnson(50 shades of grey)..
ReplyDeleteWho cares about the super white couple? This gist is here because of our beautiful half sister.
DeleteEyah
ReplyDeleteShe is not a Nigerian. Yes, father is Nigeria and mother a white woman. How is she Nigerian? Do you address Obama as Kenyan? You all should stop claiming undue relationships just because one is famous. It makes you guys looks stupid with serious complex issues.
ReplyDeleteChai!
DeleteYou sound so pained,bitter and petty!
You don this afternoon?
Go and chop before you burst a vein!
But if its a criminal news, you will be the first to shout "Nigerians",as if nothing good comes out of this country.
DeleteWHAT ARE U SAYING, IS HER SURNAME UR FATHERS OWN???
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She had no business getting involved with a newly divorced man at her age. She wasted her time with him. Probably thought it would elevate her profile.
ReplyDeletedear I'm 35 and I don't even want a divorcee. My cousin wanted to hook me up with a divorcee with a whole 4 kids.
DeleteMy mother now start saying I too dey select. Reason I am still single.
I will rather even a man that has never been married but maybe has one child or even a widower. Once I hear divorcee I start wondering what the wife saw for her to leave. Another one friend introduced me to his wife left while pregnant with their second child and travelled abroad. Till date he doesnt know where exactly they are. For a woman to run away in pregnancy and with a toddler and not look back there is a reason.
I don't just need that mess. Prefer someone we will start together.
You are a wise woman. Why go seek out problems just to say you are wife. Marriage is supposed to come with peace and joy, no point going to seek unnecessary stress in your life for wife title. Mtschhw
DeleteThat’s when you’re married to the one that’s right for you..
DeleteFollow a foreign man with an open mind.
ReplyDeleteForeign girl, follow foreign man.
DeleteEeyah, sorry.
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ReplyDeleteHeyaa...she was Senator Palmer's daughter in 24
ReplyDeleteIt is not in all divorce cases that the man did something, or the woman saw something and left. What about divorce that is caused a cheating wife? would you not give such person a chance? As per the man with four children, I don't blame you. Four is alot of kids, I would run away too.
ReplyDeleteI was the one that filed for divorce from my wife. Does that make my wife a victim or me? Some of you are retarded. There are angels or devils in men and women. It is not always a man's fault. Someone was married to angel Tonto
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