Lisa Bonet first caught the attention of viewers with the comedy sitcom The Cosby Show. In this series, she embodied the image of Denise, one of the main characters. Even more public interest is the personal life of the actress. After all, this woman managed to conquer first the famous musician Lenny Kravitz, and then the actor Jason Momoa, the star of the Game of Thrones. What is her story?
Lisa Bonet: the beginning of the journey
The Cosby Show star was born in sunny California. It happened in November 1967. Lisa Bonet was lucky enough to be born into a creative family. Her father achieved fame as an opera singer and her mother was a music teacher.
The first years of Lisa's life were spent in San Francisco. She made the decision to become an actress as a child. Talent, bright appearance, the ability to achieve goals - Bonet had everything in order to achieve success.
Highest hour
From the biography of Lisa Bonet it follows that her path to fame was short. The aspiring actress has already managed to perform several episodic roles in TV shows when she was invited to the sitcom The Cosby Show. The girl brilliantly played Denise Huxtable, daughter of Phylicia Rashad and Bill Cosby. This role allowed her to demonstrate her comedic gift.
The heroine Bonet won the hearts of thousands of viewers. Is it any wonder that in the spin-off "Another World" it was the story of Denise, again played by Lisa, that turned out to be in the forefront. The main role in the film "Angel Heart" helped her consolidate her success, which brought her a nomination for the prestigious Saturn Award.
Crisis
In the early nineties, Lisa Bonet left The Cosby Show. The reason for her departure was a conflict with the creators of the television project. The popularity of the actress began to decline, the audience began to forget her. Lisa was forced to act in low-budget films and TV shows. The exception was the blockbuster "Enemy of the State" with Will Smith, presented to the public in 1998.
Filmography
In which films and series did Bonet manage to light up by the age of 50? A list of film and television projects with her participation is offered below:
- St. Elsware.
- "Tales from the Dark Side".
- The Cosby Show.
- Angel Heart.
- "Another world".
- Bank Robber.
- Death Link.
- "Enemy of the State".
- "Fanatic".
- "Bikers".
- "Life on Mars".
- "New Girl".
- "Girls".
- Ray Donovan.
- "Drunken Story".
- Red Road.
- "Road of Honor".
Recently, the actress can be seen more often at secular parties than on the set. Lisa is trying to devote more time to her family, her career has faded into the background for her.
First marriage
At the age of twenty, the actress married for the first time, her chosen one was the famous musician Lenny Kravitz. Photos of Lisa Bonet and her first husband can be seen below. Some time later, a daughter was born in the family, the girl was named Zoe Isabella. She did not remain in the shadow of star parents, she managed to succeed as a model, actress and singer.
Lisa and Lenny did not live together for long. The star couple filed for divorce six years after the wedding. The singer and actress did everything possible to maintain friendly relations for the sake of their daughter. Zoe Isabella often saw her father, so she reacted calmly to the separation of her parents.
Second marriage
Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa met 12 years after the actress divorced musician Kravitz. A few years later, this actor made himself known thanks to the TV series Game of Thrones, in which he played the brutal nomad Drogo, the husband of Daenerys Targaryen. At the time of his acquaintance with Bonet, he was known only as a model.
The fateful meeting took place at one of the Hollywood parties. Interestingly, Jason fell in love with Lisa even before they met. He has been a devoted fan of The Cosby Show for many years. Bonet herself took a step towards rapprochement, since the actorwas embarrassed when he saw his idol. The actors have a significant age difference, but Lisa and Jason were not embarrassed.
Momoa and Bonet lived in a civil marriage for about 11 years. The actors decided to officially formalize the relationship only in 2017. The wedding ceremony took place in California, in a mansion owned by a star couple. Invitations were received only by close friends, as well as Zoe Isabella, Lisa's daughter from her first marriage. Momoa and Bonet had common children a few years before they got married. For the son and daughter, the actors chose traditional Indian names, which was a tribute to the memory of Jason's ancestors.
