You aren’t alone if you’re wondering what happened to Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet. Fans were shocked by the Instagram posts announcing their split!
Jason Momoa, towering at 6’4″, and his wife Lisa Bonet, who is 12 years his senior and stands at 5’2″, make a striking couple with their notable height and age difference (Credit: WENN / Avalon)
Their love story is riveting, and the stuff of bohemian storybooks: Manifesting romance and secret weddings? Grits, Guinness, and dreadlocks? Here’s how Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet met, fell in love, and what ultimately became of their marriage.
Lisa Bonet’s Rise to Fame: From ‘The Cosby Show’ to Hollywood Icon
Lisa Bonet starred as Denise Huxtable in the 1980’s hit The Cosby Show. Lisa portrayed a quick-witted teenager with a free spirit.
Lisa Bonet was 16 years old when she landed the role of Denise Huxtable in the hit comedy series The Cosby Show (Credit: WENN)
She has also starred in movies like Enemy of the State (1999) and High Fidelity (2000). In addition to her onscreen work, she may be equally known for her romantic history punctuated by two very different, talented men.
Lisa Bonet was 19 when she played 17-year-old Epiphany Proudfoot in the 1987 American neo-noir psychological horror film Angel Heart (Credit: WENN)
Inside the Love Story of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet
Rocker Lenny Kravitz’s memoir describes reaching for a TV Guide and claiming that he would one day marry the beautiful woman on the cover.
As luck would have it, the same woman, Lisa Bonet, would cross his path one evening at a New Edition concert. However, you’ll soon find that Nicole Kidman’s ex-boyfriend is not the only one who seemingly manifested a romance with Bonet.
After a whirlwind romance, the two eloped on November 16, 1987, Lisa’s 20th birthday. Both had parents of the Jewish faith and also shared similar life philosophies.
Lenny Kravitz and his ex-wife Lisa Bonet go for lunch together at Gracias Madre Restaurant in Beverly Hills on March 13, 2015 (Credit: WENN)
The pair had a daughter, Zoë Isabella Kravitz, who has become quite famous. Kravitz and Bonet split amicably in 1993 and remain fast friends.
If you had any questions about how Lenny took the divorce, look no further to “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over,” which rocked the airwaves for years following the divorce.
Several songs on the same album reference the pain and difficulty Kravitz was experiencing near the end of their marriage.
Meet Zoë Kravitz: The Daughter of Hollywood Icons Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet
Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet have one daughter together: Zoë Kravitz.
Zoë has amassed deep filmography credits, including the Spider-Man franchise and J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Miss Kravitz also stars in Hulu’s series High Fidelity, which is based on the film her mother was in.
Zoë Isabella Kravitz is the daughter of actor-musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
She has also modeled professionally for brands like Coach, Vera Wang, and Tiffany & Co. In October 2023, Zoë Kravitz announced her engagement to Channing Tatum.
Jason Momoa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, but was raised in Norwalk, Iowa, from the age of six months. He later returned to the islands to attend the University of Hawaii.
Momoa strongly identifies with his Native Hawaiian heritage, which comes from his father’s ancestry. In fact, the sleeve tattoo on his forearm represents a shark, his family’s spirit guardian.
Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa is of partial Native Hawaiian ancestry, and his mother is of German, Irish, and Native American descent (Credit: WENN)
During his audition for Game of Thrones, he also reportedly performed the Haka, a traditional war dance of Māori origin that is now performed in Hawaii.
Jason Momoa’s Early Crush on Lisa Bonet: Love at First Sight
On multiple occasions, Jason Momoa has described his early infatuation with Lisa Bonet. As an 8-year-old, Jason reportedly pointed to his television while watching The Cosby Show and said, “I want that one,” indicating Lisa.
Jason Momoa was only eight years old when he fell in love with Lisa Bonet after watching her on The Cosby Show (Credit: WENN)
She was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. His mother smiled, dismissing the sweet gesture. Over the years, he admits to following her as a fan before their first meeting.
Jason Momoa’s Hollywood Beginnings: From ‘Baywatch’ to Stardom
Almost unrecognizable next to his present-day physique, Jason Momoa made his screen debut as a slender and clean-shaven actor first cast in Baywatch: Hawaii in 1999.
Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on the syndicated action drama series Baywatch: Hawaii (Credit: WENN)
Around the time that Jason met Lisa Bonet, his career started picking up steam when he accepted a role in 2005 on Stargate: Atlantis, which would span four years.
How Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet First Crossed Paths
Years passed when, on a fateful evening in 2005, Momoa was spending the evening with friends at a jazz club in Los Angeles when he was introduced to Bonet by mutual friends.
Jason’s 6’4” frame towered over Lisa’s 5’2”. He struggled to maintain his composure, but Jason still managed to arrange for Lisa to give him a ride home that evening, as he was staying at a hotel without a car.
The pair stopped off at a cafe for a quick bite and ended up bonding on everything from grits to Guinness and their dreadlocks. At the time, he didn’t dare to tell her that it was, in fact, Lisa who had inspired him to get the iconic hairstyle.
Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa first met at a jazz club in Los Angeles in 2005 (Credit: WENN)
Over time, their relationship grew, and Momoa referenced Lisa as his wife in interviews. Fans assumed for years that the two had secretly been married around 2007.
Even though they had been living as a common-law married couple for years, Lisa and Jason made it official in 2017 and held an intimate, secret wedding with a close group of friends. They described it as “a celebration of [their] love.”
Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa’s 12-Year Age Gap: A Love That Defied Age
If you’ve been keeping track, Jason Momoa professed his celebrity crush at age eight while Bonet was already a teenager on The Cosby Show.
The year they met, Lisa was 38, and Jason turned 26 in 2005, making their age difference 12 years.
Newlywed Bliss: Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet’s Secret 2017 Wedding
Listening to Jason and Lisa speak about each other had us taking furious notes for our own relationships. Lisa told PORTEREdit in March 2018, “What’s cool about Jason is that he’s an alpha male who stands for love and family.”
She went on to say, “He’s a leader. He’s generous. Just in terms of charisma, physique, the right use of power, responsibility, work ethic- you can go down the line.”
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet make a fashionable statement, with Momoa in a velvet green jacket and Bonet in a delicate floral gown (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Jason has described his wife as “a goddess” and “the boss.” He also told HuffPost Live that “She’s so amazing. She’s an angel. She’s amazing. God bless her.”
Watching the couple gaze at each other on the red carpet gave us butterflies. Jason claims that the thing Lisa loves most about him is his wild, trademark hair. He says she “would probably leave me” if he were to cut it.
Parenting Together: Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet’s Children
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet have two children together. Their daughter, Lola Iolani Momoa, was born in 2007. Their son, Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa, was born in 2008. “Wolfie,” his father calls him, has been cited as Jason’s much smaller lookalike.
The family shares a wooded acreage near Topanga, California. They have two wolf-hybrid pups, a donkey, and a python.
Jason Momoa with his mom, Coni Momoa, his son Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa, his wife Lisa Bonet, and his daughter Lola Iolani Momoa (Credit: Apega / WENN)
Somehow, we wouldn’t expect anything less from the Game of Thrones star. In addition to housing their family and exotic pets, their home has an elaborate “man cave,” an ax-throwing range, and a yoga studio. Can we get an invite?
A Surprising Friendship: The Bromance Between Jason Momoa and Lenny Kravitz
Upon separating, Lisa Bonet and ex-husband Lenny Kravitz vowed to co-parent young Zoë Kravitz peacefully.
Once Jason Momoa entered the picture, their friendship and dedication to co-parenting did not falter. Instead, Lenny and Jason struck up a strong friendship that some might find surprising.
On their Instagram pages, Kravitz and Momoa can be seen striking poses together and showing off matching bone skull rings.
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Given their history, they’ve created quite an unexpected bromance. The two even reportedly spent more time together in recent periods of lockdown. Kravitz says that he loved Momoa from the moment he met him.
Kravitz describes Jason as “a big teddy bear.” He recently said, “He’s a kid at heart and that’s why I love him. We really love each other. We’re not only family but friends.”
Aside from quips and shoutouts on Instagram, Momoa is a bit more tight-lipped about their friendship. However, when asked about his stepdaughter, Zoë, and her father, he gushed, “I love her dad. I hope and pray my daughter is that talented and loving and open and close to her family.”
Collaborating on ‘Road to Paloma’: Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet’s On-Screen Partnership
Jason Momoa directed, co-wrote, and starred in Road to Paloma (2014). Lisa Bonet was cast opposite Momoa. He reportedly was incredibly nervous to perform in front of his wife.
The film was shot with a budget of $250,000- very slim by Hollywood standards- and relied heavily on the collaboration of friends and family to bring the piece together.
What Are Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet Up to Now?
Jason Momoa continues to dominate the box office with blockbuster hits. After the success of Aquaman in 2019, he returned to star in its sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, released in 2023. In addition to his role as Aquaman, Momoa also starred in Dune (2021) as Duncan Idaho and took on a villainous role in Fast X (2023), showcasing his versatility across different genres
Unbeknownst to many, Jason also has several producing credits under his belt and continues to contribute in co-writing roles on different projects.
Actor Jason Momoa and wife/actress Lisa Bonet arrive at the World Premiere Of Apple TV+’s ‘See’ held at the Fox Village Theater on October 21, 2019, in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Lisa describes herself as “living life on [her] own terms” and is very selective about the projects she pursues. She was most recently seen on Showtime’s Ray Donovan.
Bonet has changed her name to Lilakoi Moon; however, she maintains Lisa Bonet as her professional name. Off-screen, she enjoys motherhood and pursues strict, natural health and fitness regimens.
Why Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet Decided to Part Ways
16.6 million Momoa-Bonet fans were startled to see a joint message on Jason’s Instagram @prideofgypsies on January 12, 2022.
“We have all felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times… A revolution is unfolding ~and our family is of no exception… feeling and growing from the seismic shifts occurring And so~ We share our Family news~ That we are parting ways in marriage,” the post reads on a simple black background.
“We share this not because we believe it’s newsworthy, but so that- as we go about our lives that we may do so with dignity and honesty,” the post continues. “The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other- to be who we are learning to become…”
“Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life & our Children. Teaching our Children What’s possible ~ Living the Prayer May Love Prevail ✨ J & L.” The post concludes with several images, including a crescent moon, and a small bird in what we assume to be their children’s hands.
Did Lisa Bonet Hint at Divorce Before It Happened?
Bonet spoke with Interview magazine in late 2021, where she’s quoted as saying, “ Everything is crumbling out there. The personal work is understanding where empire and those archetypes live within us. The revolution is on the inside, and learning to be new in this new world…[I’m] definitely learning how to be authentically me, learning to be new, and following this invitation from the universe to step into this river of uncertainty.”
Her words echo the sentiment in the couple’s shared statement, which leads us to believe these conversations were already taking place behind closed doors.
Addressing the Rumors: Did Jason Momoa Cheat on Lisa Bonet?
Following their split, pictures surfaced of Jason Momoa being extra friendly with Game of Thrones co-star Emilia Clarke. Similarly, the internet dissected their appearance on the Graham Norton Show, where Momoa claims to call Emilia every time he’s in England. However, their relationship was never confirmed.
In May 2024, Jason Momoa confirmed he is dating Adria Arjona, known for her role in Hit Man.
The End of a Bohemian Love Story: Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet’s Split
These two stars have such a unique story surrounding their relationship and blended family. We’ll miss their bohemian vibe and feral romance.
Nicole Kidman, Jason Momoa, and Amber Heard at the Aquaman premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre premiere in Los Angeles on December 12, 2018 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision)