What is Lisa Bonet's Net Worth?
Lisa Bonet is an American actress with a net worth of $10 million. She is widely recognized for her role as Denise Huxtable in The Cosby Show. Beyond acting, Lisa Bonet is an activist and is known for her relationships with Lenny Kravitz and Jason Momoa.
Early Life
Born Lisa Michelle Bonet on November 16, 1967, in San Francisco, California, she grew up in a biracial family with a Jewish mother and an African-American father. She attended Birmingham High School in California, followed by the Celluloid Acting Studio in North Hollywood, where she majored in acting.
Career
Lisa Bonet started her entertainment career young, appearing in various TV shows and beauty pageants as a child. Her breakout role came in 1984 as Denise Huxtable in The Cosby Show. She portrayed Bill Cosby's on-screen daughter throughout the series, except for its final season.Bill Cosby's
Despite the show's success, reports indicated friction between Bonet and Cosby, prompting her to temporarily leave the show to star in the spin-off A Different World. She appeared in 23 episodes from 1987 to 1989; it's believed she was "strongly encouraged" to transition to this spin-off.
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After leaving The Cosby Show, Bonet starred in the film Angel Heart with Mickey Rourke, generating buzz for an explicit scene. This led to a topless photoshoot with Interview magazine. Post-pregnancy, she returned to The Cosby Show but was later fired due to "creative differences."
In 1992, Bonet hosted Why Bother Voting?, focusing on youth voting attitudes. In the late '90s, she had supporting roles in Enemy of the State and High Fidelity. Post-2000, she appeared in films like Biker Boyz and Whitepaddy, and had recurring TV roles in Life on Mars and The Red Road, where she met future husband Jason Momoa.
Personal Life
At 20, Lisa Bonet married musician Lenny Kravitz. They bonded over shared Jewish heritage and had a daughter, Zoe Kravitz, who later became an actress, singer, and model. The couple divorced in 1993 after six years of marriage.
In 1995, Bonet changed her name to Lilakoi Moon but continued to use Lisa Bonet professionally. She began dating Jason Momoa in 2005, marrying him in 2017 and having two children. In January 2022, they announced their divorce.
