An American film and television actress Lisa Bonet stepped into the world of glamour and entertainment as a child with commercials. After majoring in acting, she started working in several films and TV programs.

Her notable role as Denise Huxtable in the NBC sitcom, ‘The Cosby Show’ brought her recognition and popularity and led her to reprise the role in the series spinoff comedy, ‘A Different World’.

She displayed her versatility in the American neo-noir psychological horror film ‘Angel Heart’. She was born Lisa Michelle Bonet on November 16, 1967. Her other notable TV projects include ‘Life on Mars’ and ‘The Red Road’ and TV movies like ‘New Eden’ and ‘Lathe of Heaven’.

Date Of BirthNovember 16, 1967
Age56 Years
HeightIn Centimeters – 157 cm

In Feet and Inches – 5’2”

WeightIn Kilograms – 53 kg

In Pounds – 117 lbs

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Figure Measurements32-25-34
Bra Size30B
Dress Size2 (US)
Shoe Size6 (US)

According to the sources, Lisa Bonet’s estimated net worth is $10 million approximately.

Lisa Bonet was born in San Francisco, California, the US to Allen Bonet and Arlene (née Litman). Her African-American father was an opera singer while her Ashkenazi Jew mother is a teacher by profession.

When she was a child, her parents got separated. Due to her parent’s remarriages, she has many step-siblings. Since the age of 11, she delved into acting as a child artist. In childhood, she appeared in many beauty pageants and was featured in guest spots on TV series.

She attended Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California for her elementary education. Later, she was enrolled in Celluloid Actor’s Studio located in North Hollywood and majored in acting.

Real NameLisa Michelle Bonet
NicknameLilakoi Moon, Lisa
Birth PlaceSan Francisco, California, USA
ProfessionActress
Zodiac signScorpio
SchoolBirmingham High School
CollegeCelluloid Actor’s Studio in North Hollywood
ReligionChristianity
NationalityAmerican
Home TownSan Francisco, USA
DebutFilm- Angel Heart (1987)

TV show – St. Elsewhere (1983)

Fathers NameAllen Bonet
Mothers NameArlene Bonet

BrothersName not known
SisterName not known

In 1983, Lisa made her acting debut on TV in the American medical drama black comedy TV series ‘St. Elsewhere’. In 1984, she earned a breakthrough when she landed up playing the role of Denise Huxtable, in the American TV sitcom ‘The Cosby Show’ starring Bill Cosby.

For her remarkable performance in ‘The Cosby Show’, she earned the ‘Emmy Award’ and ‘Young Artist Award’ nomination. She appeared in ‘Angel Heart’ and was featured in explicit scenes with Rourke. At the 9th Youth in Film Awards, she won a ‘Young Artist Award’ for Best Young Female Superstar in Motion Pictures.

In 1992, she became the host of the elections special program ‘Why Bother Voting?’ She played the supporting role of Rachel Banks in the Will Smith and Gene Hackman starred American conspiracy-thriller film ‘Enemy of the State’. Throughout her career, she was juggling between TV and big screen. In 2008, she was starred in US adaptation of the British science fiction crime drama TV series ‘Life on Mars’.

The American singer Lenny Kravitz was Lisa’s first husband and the couple had a daughter named Zoë Isabella. In 1993, the couple got separated. In 2005, she married the actor Jason Momoa and has a daughter named Lola Iolani Momoa and a son named akoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa.

BoyfriendsDamian Marley

Corey Parker

Bryan Kest

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandLenny Kravitz (1987-1993)

Jason Momoa (2005-present)

ChildrenSon – Nokoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa

Daughter – Zoe Kravitz,

Lola Iolani Momoa

Here is the list of Lisa Bonet’s favorite things.

Favorite ActorsLeonardo DiCaprio
Favorite ActressNicole Kidman
Favorite PlaceHawaii, Miami
Favorite ColourBlack
Favorite FoodSpanish, Chinese dish
  • 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.

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