
Who is Lisa Bonet?
Lisa Bonet is an actress of American nationality. She is famous for portraying the character of Denise Huxtable in the TV sitcom The Cosby Show. The show ran from 1984 to 1992. She also worked in its spin-off TV series titled A Different World which aired from 1987 to 1993. Bonet received a nomination from the Primetime Emmy Award for playing an outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
Net Worth 2022
As of January 2022, the estimated net worth of Lisa Bonet is approximately $14 million. Her wealth is mostly formed by her acting career. Besides appearing in The Cosby Show, she has worked in several high-budget Hollywood films.
Quick Info
Full Name | Lilakoi Moon |
Date of Birth | November 16, 1967 |
Age | 54 Years |
Birth Place | San Francisco, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Actor |
Height | 1.6 m |
Weight | 53 kg |
Parents | Father- Allen Bonet Mother- Arlene Joyce Litman |
Siblings | NA |
Husband | Jason Momoa (m. 2017) Lenny Kravitz (m. 1987–1993) |
Net Worth | $14 Million |
Early Life, Family & Education
On November 16, 1967, Lisa Bonet was born in San Francisco, California, US. Her birth name is Michelle Bonet. The names of her parents are Allen Bonet and Arlene Litman. Lisa’s father works as a music teacher and her mother is an opera singer. Lisa’s father is an African American while her mother belongs to the Ashkenazi Jewish legacy.
Lisa has seven half-siblings, two half-brothers, and five half-brothers. She completed her high school education at Birmingham High School. The school is located in Van Nuys, California. Later, Lisa attended the Celluloid Actor’s Studio to learn acting.
Career
Lisa Bonet began her acting career when she was just 11 years. She started by appearing in various TV commercials. She got a big break at the age of 16 when she was selected to play the character of Denise Huxtable in The TV sitcom The Cosby Show. The show was a big hit and aired from 1984 to 1992. However, Lisa quit the series before its completion.
In 1987, Lisa appeared in the film Angel heart acting alongside Micky Rourke and Robert De Niro. The actress had done some nude scenes in the film for which she received considerable backlash. In 1998, Lisa landed a role in the Will Smith starrer film Enemy of the State. The film was a success. She also landed an important role in the 2000 film High Fidelity. Her recent work includes the TV series, Ray Donovan.
Personal Life
The story of Lisa Bonet’s first marriage with the singer Lenny Kravitz is very interesting. She eloped with the American rock singer on her 20th birthday. The couple became parents in 1988 of a daughter. Lisa and Lenny separated in 1993.
Lisa decided to change her name to Lilakoi Moon in 1995. However, she is popular by her birth name Lisa Bonet. Lisa first met Jason Momoa in 2005 and began a romantic relationship with him. They married in 2017 and decided to separate in January 2022.
Social Profiles
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