Lisa Bonet Wiki, Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

Last Updated: Sep 21, 2024

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 BirthNovember 16, 1967
Age56 Years
HeightIn Centimeters – 157 cmIn Feet and Inches – 5’2”
WeightIn Kilograms – 53 kgIn Pounds – 117 lbs
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Figure Measurements32-25-34
Bra Size30B
Dress Size2 (US)
Shoe Size6 (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 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 

Lisa Bonet With Her Mother
BrothersName not known
SisterName 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.

BoyfriendsDamian Marley 

Damian Marley

Corey Parker

Lisa Bonet With Her Boyfriend Corey

Bryan Kest

Lisa Bonet With Her Boyfriend Bryan
Marital StatusMarried
HusbandLenny Kravitz (1987-1993) 

Lisa Bonet With Her Ex-husband Lenny

Jason Momoa (2005-present)

Lisa Bonet With Her Husband Jason
ChildrenSon – Nokoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa

Lisa Bonet With Her Son & Daughter

Daughter – Zoe Kravitz,

Lisa Bonet With Her Daughter Zoë

Lola Iolani Momoa

Lisa Bonet With Her Daughter Lola

Favorite Things

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

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.
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