Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet, born November 16, 1967, first appeared on T.V. when she was a child and went on to be a true star of television. Her most famous role was that of Denise Huxtable in “The Cosby Show” and the spinoff centered around her character, “A Different World,” as well as for her work as an activist and being one-half of some iconic celebrity couples. She was once married to Lenny Kravitz and is the mother to their famous daughter, Zoë. She was also married to Jason Momoa and had a child with him. Her work has earned her one award and nominations for many more. If you want to celebrate her special day, you’re in the right place.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Lilakoi Moon

Birth date:

November 16, 1967

Age:

56

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

5' 2"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$14 million

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Background

Lisa Bonet has left her mark on television and in the celebrity world in general. Her talents have placed her in the spotlight, and her life has been written about in many famous magazines. Bonet was born Lisa Michelle Bonet on November 16, 1967, in San Francisco, California. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio, and she is of Jewish, African-American, and Cherokee descent. She is the daughter of Arlene Joyce Litman, a school teacher, and Allen Bonet, an opera singer. She also has seven half-siblings on her father’s side, including Kadhja Bonet, who is a singer. As a child, she appeared in beauty pageants and guest spots on television. After graduating from Birmingham High School, she studied acting at the Celluloid Actor’s Studio. Bonet landed her first acting television role in 1983, appearing in the medical drama “St. Elsewhere” as the character of Carla for one episode.

In 1984, she landed her first major role in the famous sitcom “The Cosby Show,” playing Denise Huxtable, the second child of the main characters Cliff and Clair Huxtable. This was a great opportunity for Bonet, as the show went on to be the number-one-rated show on T.V. and quickly launched her into stardom, as well as earning her a nomination for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Supporting Role in a Television Comedy Series. The following year, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series. She was so beloved as an actress that, in 1987, her character got her own spinoff show, “A Different World,” which showed Denise’s life at college, and she briefly left “The Cosby Show.” She then returned and continued to star in it until she left before its eighth and final season.

In 1987, Bonet starred in the neo-noir psychological horror film “Angel Heart,” opposite Mickey Rourke. That same year, on the day of her 20th birthday, she eloped with rock singer Lenny Kravitz in Las Vegas. In 1988, Bonet’s work in this film earned her a Young Artist Award for Best Young Female Superstar in Motion Picture, as well as a Saturn Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress. That same year, her work on “The Cosby Show” earned her yet another nomination for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Also in that year, she gave birth to Kravitz and her daughter, Zoë Kravitz, who would grow up to be an actress herself.

In 1989, she was nominated alongside the rest of the “Cosby Show” cast for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor/Actress Ensemble in a Television Comedy, Drama Series or Special. After leaving “The Cosby Show,” Bonet appeared in direct-to-video releases and made-for-television movies. In 1992, Bonet hosted “Why Bother Voting?” an election special focusing on young voters’ concerns and apathy. The following year, Bonet and Kravitz got divorced.

Bonet legally changed her name to Lilakoi Moon in 1995, but she still uses her given name for her professional career. During the 1990s, she landed supporting roles in films such as “Final Combination” (1994) and “Enemy of the State” (1998). During the 2000s, she appeared in films such as “High Fidelity” (2000), “Biker Boyz” (2003), and “Whitepaddy” (2005). In 2005, she began a relationship with Jason Momoa, with whom she had a daughter in 2007 and a son in 2008. Bonet also landed recurring roles in the T.V. shows “Life on Mars” (2008 to 2009), “The Red Road” (2014 to 2015), and “Ray Donovan” (2016). In 2017, she married Momoa. They separated in 2022.

Career timeline

1983
Bonet’s Acting Debut

She makes her T.V. acting debut in the show “St. Elsewhere” as Carla.

1984
Her First Major Role

Bonet lands the role of Denise Huxtable in “The Cosby Show.”

1987
Bonet Marries Lenny Kravitz

On her 20th birthday, she elopes with the famous musician, tying the knot in Las Vegas.

1988
She Wins an Award

Bonet wins the Young Artist Award for Best Young Female Superstar in Motion Picture for her film “Angel Heart.”

Why We Love Lisa Bonet

  1. Bonet knows how to let go of things

    “The Cosby Show” was a big part of her life and a key to her success, but she also has moved on from it. She prefers to leave it in the past where it belongs.

  2. She values privacy and anonimity

    Bonet has said that what she misses from her pre-fame life is her anonymity. She has said, “Let those who know know, and let me keep what little privacy I can.”

  3. Bonet contributes to important causes

    She has spent a lot of time talking to at-risk youth and set up the non-profit Operation Venice Heart to help incarcerated youth in Southern California. She also has strong environmentalist beliefs and is outspoken about women’s rights and animal rights.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. Bonet has also directed music videos

    She directed the music videos for ‘It Never Rains (In Southern California)’ by Tony! Toni! Toné!, ‘Stand by My Woman’ by Lenny Kravitz, ‘Revelation Sunshine’ by Cree Summer, and ‘Freedom (TROY NōKA Remix)’ by Dorothy and Angel Haze.

  2. She doesn’t like to watch T.V.

    Despite acting for a living, Bonet does not own a television.

  3. Bonet has a pet donkey!

    Along with her two Alaskan Malamute dogs, she owns a pet donkey named Freya.

  4. She loves watching the Olympics

    Bonet has said that she finds the athletes’ level of excellence and endurance exciting.

  5. Bonet likes spending time outdoors

    She has said that she and her family tend to spend a lot of time outdoors.

Lisa Bonet FAQs

Are Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet still together?

No, Bonet and Momoa separated in early 2022 and have not gotten back together since.

Did Momoa have a crush on Bonet?

Yes! He had a crush on her since her “The Cosby Show” days, long before they met.

Who is Bonet married to now?

Nobody, Bonet is currently single.

Lisa Bonet’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024November 16Saturday
2025November 16Sunday
2026November 16Monday
2027November 16Tuesday
2028November 16Thursday

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