Chris Rock reflects on past marriage and personal growth in GQ interview

In a recent interview with GQ, the 61-year-old comedian discussed his experiences, including admitting to watching pornography, a habit he says he has not engaged in for five or six years. “I watched a lot of porn. I don’t watch porn anymore. I haven’t watched porn in five, six years. It’s not anything I’m proud of, but it’s something I had to go through,” he stated.

Rock attributed his self-reflection to the COVID-19 pandemic, a period that prompted him to re-evaluate his life and career choices. He explained a 12-year hiatus from directing, citing financial necessity and shifts in the entertainment market. “Life, COVID, I got divorced, which meant I had to make real money,” he said.

The actor described a humbling realization of his limitations, drawing a comparison to Marvel superheroes testing their abilities. “It’s like you watch a Marvel movie, and the guy, he has to test his powers… I tested my powers. I definitely realised I wasn’t God or anywhere near him, and I was severely humbled, as I should have been.”

Rock has also been undergoing therapy to address feelings of insecurity, particularly when comparing himself to other successful individuals like Adam Sandler and Rick Rubin. He told The New York Times that therapy has helped him to recognize his worth and appreciate the lessons learned from his daughters, who he considers to be instrumental in his personal development.