Lisa Bonet is renowned for her fairy-tale romance with Jason Momoa, her 12-year-younger husband. However, the actress from The Cosby Show has many intriguing aspects to her life beyond her relationship.
1. The “Black Sheep” of Her Family
Born in San Francisco, California, Lisa Bonet is the daughter of Arlene (née Litman), a music teacher, and Allen Bonet, an opera singer. Her father is African American, and her mother is Jewish. Growing up with such diverse heritage, Bonet faced challenges and often felt like the “black sheep” of her family. She mentioned not feeling welcomed at school or even at home, with her grandmother sometimes expressing discomfort with her skin color. This led her to become introverted, always feeling unsafe.
2. Changed Her Stage Name to Lilakoi Moon
In 1993, after her divorce from Lenny Kravitz, Lisa Bonet legally changed her name to Lilakoi Moon. She explained that this was to honor her personal life, distancing herself from the public persona she had created in showbiz. However, she reverted to her original name because audiences didn’t recognize Lilakoi Moon.
3. Banned Television in Her Household
Perhaps surprisingly, Lisa Bonet has no televisions in her home, only a computer. She also never browses her phone in front of her children. Bonet believes that such devices manipulate the senses, and her family prefers to avoid this. She encourages her children to play outside and use their imagination. Bonet recalls asking her son, Nakoa-Wolf, “So, what’s life for?” to which he replied, “To protect Mother Earth, to protect nature.”
4. Fired from The Cosby Show Due to “Creative Differences”
Lisa Bonet’s breakthrough role was as Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show, which aired from 1984. The show brought her closer to a wide audience. However, in 1987, she unexpectedly left The Cosby Show to join the popular series Another World. Soon after, she found out she was pregnant with Lenny Kravitz’s child and couldn’t continue filming. She returned to The Cosby Show, but was fired in April 1991 due to “creative differences.”
5. Passionate About Dance and Yoga
Lisa Bonet is a family-oriented woman who enjoys decorating her home and caring for her children. However, few know that she was an athlete in her youth. She has a deep passion for dance and occasionally practices yoga. “I took dance classes in Africa and have been pursuing it regularly for the past eight years. I also do Pilates twice a week and yoga once a week,” Bonet shared.
6. Her Daughter Zoe Kravitz Feels Pressure
Zoe Kravitz, the daughter of Lisa Bonet and her ex-husband Lenny Kravitz, is often noted for her striking resemblance to her mother. The 30-year-old star has been described as looking just like her mother. Zoe once shared a photo on Instagram with her mother, captioning it: “My friend.” However, in an interview with The Edit, Zoe admitted that having famous parents isn’t easy. She even mentioned feeling immense pressure when referring to Lisa. “I limit mentioning my parents because I want to create my own identity,” said the Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald star.
