Photo:Paul Archuleta/FilmMagicKenan Thompsonunderstands there are two sides to every story, especially where his divorce from wifeChristina Evangelineis concerned.During aTodayshow appearance on Monday, anchorHoda Kotbwondered why theSaturday Night Livestar has spoken only “a little bit” about his divorce and didn’t write “much” at all about the topic his upcoming memoirWhen I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown.Thompson, 45, explained that he “didn’t want to speak out of turn on people who aren’t there to tell their vision of the story.“The comic — who remained fairly tight-lipped throughout his relationship with Evangeline, 34 — added, “So I just kind of told my perspective, basically.“Thompson did note that he was still very forthcoming in his memoir, noting how he had to “tell the whole story from A to Z.” The comedian also confirmed that “99 percent” of his real-life experiences are included in the book.News ofThompson and Evangeline’s separationafter 10 years of marriage first emerged in April 2022. He laterfiled for divorcethat June, requesting 50/50 custody oftheir daughters Georgia Marie and Gianna Michelle.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicWhen I Was Your Ageis “an ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and learning from the school of hard knocks,” according to Harper Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Thompson addresses topics including parenthood, race and body image in the book.“It’s been such a joy to write and share my story inWhen I Was Your Age,” Thompson said in a statement shared with PEOPLE in August. “FromAll ThattoSNL, I’ve had a lot of laughs — and learned a few lessons — along the way, and I hope fans will too.“Courtesy of Harper BooksNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clownis out Tuesday everywhere books are sold.
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Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic
Kenan Thompsonunderstands there are two sides to every story, especially where his divorce from wifeChristina Evangelineis concerned.During aTodayshow appearance on Monday, anchorHoda Kotbwondered why theSaturday Night Livestar has spoken only “a little bit” about his divorce and didn’t write “much” at all about the topic his upcoming memoirWhen I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown.Thompson, 45, explained that he “didn’t want to speak out of turn on people who aren’t there to tell their vision of the story.“The comic — who remained fairly tight-lipped throughout his relationship with Evangeline, 34 — added, “So I just kind of told my perspective, basically.“Thompson did note that he was still very forthcoming in his memoir, noting how he had to “tell the whole story from A to Z.” The comedian also confirmed that “99 percent” of his real-life experiences are included in the book.News ofThompson and Evangeline’s separationafter 10 years of marriage first emerged in April 2022. He laterfiled for divorcethat June, requesting 50/50 custody oftheir daughters Georgia Marie and Gianna Michelle.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicWhen I Was Your Ageis “an ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and learning from the school of hard knocks,” according to Harper Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Thompson addresses topics including parenthood, race and body image in the book.“It’s been such a joy to write and share my story inWhen I Was Your Age,” Thompson said in a statement shared with PEOPLE in August. “FromAll ThattoSNL, I’ve had a lot of laughs — and learned a few lessons — along the way, and I hope fans will too.“Courtesy of Harper BooksNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clownis out Tuesday everywhere books are sold.
Kenan Thompsonunderstands there are two sides to every story, especially where his divorce from wifeChristina Evangelineis concerned.
During aTodayshow appearance on Monday, anchorHoda Kotbwondered why theSaturday Night Livestar has spoken only “a little bit” about his divorce and didn’t write “much” at all about the topic his upcoming memoirWhen I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown.
Thompson, 45, explained that he “didn’t want to speak out of turn on people who aren’t there to tell their vision of the story.”
The comic — who remained fairly tight-lipped throughout his relationship with Evangeline, 34 — added, “So I just kind of told my perspective, basically.”
Thompson did note that he was still very forthcoming in his memoir, noting how he had to “tell the whole story from A to Z.” The comedian also confirmed that “99 percent” of his real-life experiences are included in the book.
News ofThompson and Evangeline’s separationafter 10 years of marriage first emerged in April 2022. He laterfiled for divorcethat June, requesting 50/50 custody oftheir daughters Georgia Marie and Gianna Michelle.
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
When I Was Your Ageis “an ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and learning from the school of hard knocks,” according to Harper Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Thompson addresses topics including parenthood, race and body image in the book.
“It’s been such a joy to write and share my story inWhen I Was Your Age,” Thompson said in a statement shared with PEOPLE in August. “FromAll ThattoSNL, I’ve had a lot of laughs — and learned a few lessons — along the way, and I hope fans will too.”
Courtesy of Harper Books
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clownis out Tuesday everywhere books are sold.
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