Biography / Wiki
Lisa Bonet, an American actress known for her work in both film and television, began her career in the entertainment industry as a child, appearing in commercials. After studying acting in school, she went on to appear in several movies and TV shows.
She gained widespread recognition for her role as Denise Huxtable in the popular NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. This role made her well-known and led to her reprising it in the spin-off series, A Different World.
Bonet showcased her range as an actress in the American neo-noir psychological horror film Angel Heart. Born Lisa Michelle Bonet on November 16, 1967, she has also appeared in notable TV projects like Life on Mars and The Red Road, as well as TV movies such as New Eden and Lathe of Heaven.
Height / Weight / Age
| Date Of Birth | November 16, 1967 |
| Age | 56 Years |
| Height | In Centimeters – 157 cmIn Feet and Inches – 5’2” |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 53 kgIn Pounds – 117 lbs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 32-25-34 |
| Bra Size | 30B |
| Dress Size | 2 (US) |
| Shoe Size | 6 (US) |
Net Worth
According to the sources, Lisa Bonet’s estimated net worth is $10 million approximately.
Education / Family
Lisa Bonet was born in San Francisco, California, USA. Her parents are Allen Bonet and Arlene (née Litman). Her father, Allen, is African-American and worked as an opera singer, while her mother, Arlene, who is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, is a teacher.
When Lisa was a child, her parents divorced. After their separation, both of her parents remarried, which gave her several step-siblings. From the age of 11, Lisa began pursuing a career in acting, working as a child performer. During her early years, she participated in various beauty contests and made guest appearances on different TV shows.
For her education, Lisa attended Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California, for her early schooling. Afterward, she studied at the Celluloid Actor’s Studio in North Hollywood, where she focused on acting as her major subject.
Name |
Lisa Bonet |
| Real Name | Lisa Michelle Bonet |
| Nickname | Lilakoi Moon, Lisa |
| Birth Place | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Profession | Actress |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| School | Birmingham High School |
| College | Celluloid Actor’s Studio in North Hollywood |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Home Town | San Francisco, USA |
| Debut | Film- Angel Heart (1987)TV show – St. Elsewhere (1983) |
| Fathers Name | Allen Bonet |
| Mothers Name | Arlene Bonet
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| Brothers | Name not known |
| Sister | Name not known |
Career / Fashion And Style
In 1983, Lisa began her acting career on television by appearing in the American medical drama and black comedy series St. Elsewhere. The following year, in 1984, she got her big break when she was cast as Denise Huxtable in the popular American sitcom The Cosby Show, which starred Bill Cosby.
Her outstanding performance on The Cosby Show earned her nominations for both an Emmy Award and a Young Artist Award. Lisa also appeared in the movie Angel Heart, where she was involved in explicit scenes with actor Mickey Rourke. At the 9th Youth in Film Awards, she won the Young Artist Award for Best Young Female Superstar in Motion Pictures.
In 1992, she started hosting a special TV program about elections called ‘Why Bother Voting?’ She also acted in a supporting role as Rachel Banks in the American conspiracy-thriller movie ‘Enemy of the State,’ which starred Will Smith and Gene Hackman. During her career, she balanced working both in television and in movies. In 2008, she appeared in the American version of the British science fiction crime drama TV show ‘Life on Mars.’
Boyfriends, Affairs, Husband and More
The American singer Lenny Kravitz was Lisa’s first husband, and together they had a daughter named Zoë Isabella. However, in 1993, the couple decided to separate and go their separate ways. Later, in 2005, Lisa got married again, this time to actor Jason Momoa. Together, they have two children, a daughter named Lola Iolani Momoa and a son named Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa.
| Boyfriends | Damian Marley
Corey Parker
Bryan Kest
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Lenny Kravitz (1987-1993)
Jason Momoa (2005-present)
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| Children | Son – Nokoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa
Daughter – Zoe Kravitz,
Lola Iolani Momoa
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Favorite Things
Here is the list of Lisa Bonet’s favorite things.
| Favorite Actors | Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Favorite Actress | Nicole Kidman |
| Favorite Place | Hawaii, Miami |
| Favorite Colour | Black |
| Favorite Food | Spanish, Chinese dish |
Some Interesting Facts About Lisa Bonet
- In1995, Lisa legally changed her name to Lilakoi Moon.
- The song “It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over” by Lenny Kravitz was written about her.
- Her daughter Zoë Kravitz’s godmother is Marisa Tomei, who is a former A Different World co-star.
- In 2003, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’ mentioned her in the song ‘Bob’ which uses palindromic lyrics to parody the 1965 song “Subterranean Homesick Blues” by Bob Dylan: “Lisa Bonet ate no basil”.
- At the age of 21, she gave birth to her first child on December 1, 1988.
- She does not own a television and does not even allow at home.
- In May 1988, when she appeared semi-nude on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, she was 2 months pregnant.
- In 1993, she divorced Lenny Kravitz, because he started cheating on her.
- She was also linked with Bryan Kest who is a yoga instructor.
- Due to the creative differences, she was fired from The Cosby Show in 1991.