Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet Call It Quits Amid Surprising Split
A Vintage Love Story
Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet first crossed paths backstage in 1985 when Kravitz, then an aspiring musician, was smitten by Bonet, famed for her role on The Cosby Show. They married in Las Vegas on her 20th birthday, November 16, 1987, and welcomed daughter Zoë on December 1, 1988 .
The Downturn
By 1991, the couple began drifting apart. The separation was influenced by both personal and professional upheaval—Kravitz delved deeper into his career, and Bonet focused on raising their daughter. Their split was quietly finalized with an amicable divorce in 1993 .
Why They Parted Ways
Kravitz has since shared that at the time, he was facing emotional struggles. In his music—such as the album Mama Said—he processed the breakup, calling it a deeply painful period marked by insomnia and depression . According to Wikipedia, rumors once linked the split to an alleged affair involving Madonna—something Kravitz later denied .
Co‑Parenting and Continued Respect
Despite the end of their marriage, Kravitz and Bonet have maintained a respectful friendship and co‑parenting dynamic. In interviews, Kravitz has said, “I still love her very much… I am what I am because of our experience” . Bonet and Kravitz now share a familial bond that reportedly includes mutual respect for one another’s partners, such as during Bonet’s relationship with Jason Momoa .
The Lasting Legacy of Their Union
Artistic influence: Bonet had a profound impact on Kravitz’s debut music career—she co‑wrote songs on Let Love Rule and encouraged his iconic aesthetic .
Their daughter Zoë: The split shaped Zoë’s upbringing. She spent early years with Bonet before moving in with Kravitz at age 11. Zoë has later expressed mixed emotions about that choice .
A lifelong friendship: Today, Kravitz and Bonet describe themselves as being “like brother and sister,” with Kravitz recently emphasizing, “The love doesn’t leave you—it just finds a new way” .
Where They Stand Now
Kravitz: Largely single and introspective, he’s open to relationships but focused on his spiritual and musical journey .
Bonet: Following her marriage and recent divorce from Jason Momoa (legally finalized July 2024), she remains a private individual balancing co‑parenting roles with former partners .
