Chris Rock discusses ending his marriage and moving past the Oscar incident in new GQ interview
Chris Rock spoke with GQ magazine about his divorce, his work on smaller films, and his desire to stop discussing the Oscar slap.
Rock wants to move forward
The comedian told GQ that he is ready to be done talking about the infamous incident. He stated that something happened but it was not cool and he would like to move on. Rock emphasized that he has a nice career before the event and wants attention focused on his new art rather than that night.
Details on his divorce
The cover story covers the dissolution of his marriage and explains what role pornography played in the split. Rock also discussed why he is making smaller, tailored films like his new project Misty Green. He addressed the future of his stand-up career alongside these personal revelations.
Commentary on gossip culture
Rock explained that he has come to accept being asked personal questions due to living in a gossipy culture. He compared current television producers like Andy Cohen and Ryan Murphy to legendary figures such as Norman Lear and Steven Spielberg. According to Rock, people want gossip now even though they claim to follow commandments against spreading false witness.
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