There’s a quiet magnetism to Lisa Bonet that has kept people curious for decades. Whether you first met her as Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show or through her marriages to Lenny Kravitz and Jason Momoa, her story is one of deliberate choices and fierce privacy. This article traces the major milestones and relationships that define her, grounded in verified sources.
Born: November 16, 1967 ·
Occupation: Actress ·
Known for: Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show ·
Marriages: Lenny Kravitz (1987–1993), Jason Momoa (2017–2022) ·
Children: 3 (Zoë Kravitz, Lola Momoa, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa)
Quick snapshot
- Born November 16, 1967 (Biography.com)
- Married Lenny Kravitz in 1987, divorced 1993 (Biography.com)
- Married Jason Momoa in 2017, separated 2022 (Biography.com)
- Has three children: Zoë Kravitz, Lola Momoa, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa (People magazine)
- Exact reasons for split with Jason Momoa (no detailed public statement) (Wikipedia entry)
- Current net worth (no verified figure) (Biography.com)
- Future career plans (Wikipedia entry)
- Divorce from Jason Momoa finalized July 9, 2024 (Wikipedia entry)
- Bonet filed for divorce on January 8, 2024 (Wikipedia entry)
- Low public profile expected to continue (Biography.com)
- Possible occasional acting projects (Biography.com)
Six biographical facts, one pattern: Bonet’s private life has consistently been as notable as her on-screen roles.
Here are the verified biographical details at a glance.
| Full Name | Lisa Michelle Bonet |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1967 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show |
| Spouses | Lenny Kravitz (1987–1993), Jason Momoa (2017–2022) |
| Children | Zoë Kravitz, Lola Momoa, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa |
Why did Jason split with Lisa?
Joint statement and public reasons
- Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet married in 2017 after years together (Biography.com)
- They announced their separation in a joint Instagram post on January 12, 2022 (Wikipedia entry)
- The statement cited life direction differences and called the split amicable (Wikipedia entry)
The statement did not offer detailed reasons, leaving room for speculation. What is known: the couple had been separated since October 7, 2020, according to the divorce filing (Wikipedia entry). A Los Angeles judge declared them divorced on July 9, 2024 (Wikipedia entry).
The pattern: a long, quiet separation before a quiet legal end.
Timeline of their relationship and separation
- Met in 2004 at a Los Angeles jazz club (Biography.com)
- Relationship began in 2005 (
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