The ‘Misty Green’ director is a proud father of two daughters: Zahra and Lola
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- Chris Rock’s daughter is going to have a special role in the upcoming Grown Ups 3
- While reminiscing on some of the most iconic lines throughout his career with Variety, the Misty Green director opened up about how his two daughters, Zahra and Lola, grew up on the sets of the Adam Sandler-produced films
- The actor also revealed that his younger daughter will be making an appearance in the next installment of the franchise
Chris Rock‘s daughter is going to have a special role in the upcoming Grown Ups film.
While looking back on some of the most iconic lines throughout his career with Variety, the Misty Green director, 61, opened up about how his two daughters, Zahra, 22, and Lola, 24, grew up on the sets of the Adam Sandler-produced films. The actor also revealed that his younger daughter will be making an appearance in the next installment of the franchise.
“It’s weird, my kids kind of grew up on those sets, and now my daughter Zahra’s actually going to be in the new one,” Rock said. “Yeah, it’s great times.”
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The legendary comedian welcomed his two daughters with his ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock. Back in 2007, Rock said he’s not a “cool dad,” but the Saturday Night Live alum believes his daughters have made him a better comedian.
“I think I’m a better artist. Everything I’ve done since I’ve had kids is better than the stuff I did before I had kids,” he said.
In May, Rock reunited with his ex-wife to celebrate their daughter Zahra‘s college graduation.
Compton-Rock shared a sweet Instagram post from her daughter’s commencement ceremony at the University of Southern California on Monday, May 18. In the photos, Zahra wore a red and gold graduation stole indicating that she graduated magna cum laude and held a degree from the university’s School of Dramatic Arts and the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
Subsequent photos showed the proud parents smiling in the audience as their daughter walked across the stage to collect her degree, Zahra alongside her friends in their graduation regalia and a glimpse at a family celebration.
“Congratulations, Zahra! Your mom and dad, and your entire family, are so proud of your extraordinary academic achievements,” Compton-Rock wrote in the caption. “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.”
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Compton-Rock added that she is “so grateful” that “the village who has always surrounded and supported you came together to celebrate this momentous occasion.” The public relations professional and advocate went on to praise her daughter’s work ethic.
“Zahra, as your mommy, I know how hard you worked and how deeply dedicated you were to your studies,” she continued. “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.”
The mother of three called Zahra a “brilliant, thoughtful, compassionate young woman.”
“The world is so much brighter because of the gifts you carry, and I cannot wait to see all that you will do next,” Compton-Rock added in the caption. “We love you endlessly and are cheering you on every step of the way.”
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