Lisa Bonet seemed to have it all. She started as a teen actress, later married rock star Lenny Kravitz, and had a daughter, Zoë. Years after their divorce, she found love again with actor Jason Momoa. Today, we’ll look at their journey—how they met and what brought them together.
Lisa Bonet’s Early Days
Before we get into her relationship with Jason, let’s learn about Lisa. Born on November 16, 1967, she trained as an actress in Hollywood. In 1984, she landed the role of Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show, a role that became so popular it led to a spin-off, A Different World.
At 19, she moved into Hollywood films, starring in Angel Heart (1987). Around this time, an eight-year-old boy named Jason Momoa was watching The Cosby Show and was instantly captivated by her.
Jason Momoa’s Childhood Crush
Years later, Jason admitted in an interview that he had a crush on Lisa since he was eight. He even joked about “stalking” her, saying he always knew he wanted to meet her one day.
Lisa and Lenny’s Story
Lisa’s life changed when she met an up-and-coming musician, Lenny Kravitz. On her 20th birthday in 1987, they eloped in Las Vegas. The next year, she left her show when she became pregnant. Their daughter, Zoë, was born on December 1, 1988.
Lisa and Lenny spent six years together. She helped with his early music career, but as Lenny’s fame grew, their relationship ended. They divorced in 1993.
Jason Momoa’s Path to Acting
Born in Hawaii in 1979, Jason initially studied marine biology before acting in Baywatch: Hawaii. During this time, he got engaged to actress Simmone Jade Mackinnon. However, everything changed when he met Lisa.
Meeting Lisa Bonet
Jason and Lisa met at a jazz club through mutual friends. He had even styled his hair in dreadlocks to impress her. He later recalled that when Lisa introduced herself, he was so excited he had to hold back his reaction.
On their first night out, they went to a café, talking for hours. Jason immediately felt she was “the one,” though Lisa took her time before fully committing.
Building a Life Together
Lisa, who had married young before, wanted to take things slowly. They stayed together, and two years later, Lisa gave birth to their daughter, Lola Iolani, on July 23, 2007. The name was inspired by hawks flying overhead during her birth.
For Jason, fatherhood became his biggest priority. Despite his tough on-screen image, he embraced his new role as a devoted dad.