Turning 37, Zoë Kravitz has forged a career marked by bold artistic independence, yet her fascinating life story is rooted in one of the most creatively dynamic and supportive blended families in entertainment history.
Musician Lenny Kravitz (center) and actresses Zoe Kravitz (L) and Lisa Bonet R) attend the Saint Laurent show at The Hollywood Palladium on February 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
The Ultimate Hollywood Legacy
Zoë Isabella Kravitz was born the only child of two massive cultural icons: rock star and actor Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet (known globally for her roles on The Cosby Show and A Different World). This lineage alone is extraordinary, but it extends back another generation: her paternal grandmother was the pioneering actress Roxie Roker, who gained fame as Helen Willis on the classic, groundbreaking sitcom The Jeffersons.
Father: Lenny Kravitz, Rock Icon and Grammy Record-Breaker
Lisa Bonet and Zoë Kravitz attend The 2020 InStyle And Warner Bros. 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for InStyle)
Zoë’s father, Lenny Kravitz, is a globally recognized rock musician, singer, and multi-instrumentalist whose career spans over three decades, marked by a blend of rock, funk, soul, and psychedelia. He is a genuine rock legend who set a historic record by winning the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four consecutive years (from 1999 to 2002). Beyond classic hits like “Are You Gonna Go My Way” and “Fly Away,” Kravitz is also an actor, known for roles in The Hunger Games and Precious, and remains famously close to Zoë, whom he describes as his greatest inspiration.
Mother: Lisa Bonet, Pioneer of the Free Spirit
Lisa Bonet and Zoë Kravitz attend The 2020 InStyle And Warner Bros. 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for InStyle)
Zoë’s mother, Lisa Bonet, is an actress who became one of the most visible and influential figures of the 1980s television landscape. She is best known for her iconic role as the free-spirited Denise Huxtable on the hugely popular sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992), a role which she reprised for the spin-off series A Different World. Bonet was also nominated for a Saturn Award for her dramatic work in the controversial 1987 film Angel Heart. Her commitment to independent and challenging roles, including the film High Fidelity, established her as a private, groundbreaking star whose artistry deeply influenced her daughter.
A Modern, Supportive Blended Family
Despite her parents divorcing when she was young, Zoë has openly spoken about the supportive environment she was raised in. This was further defined by the addition of actor Jason Momoa (Aquaman) as her beloved stepfather, following his long-term relationship and marriage to Lisa Bonet. Momoa and Lenny Kravitz famously cultivated a strong, supportive bond, publicly referring to one another as “brothers.” Even following Bonet and Momoa’s separation in 2022, Kravitz has remained incredibly close to her former stepfather and her two younger half-siblings, Lola and Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, underscoring the enduring power of their family connection over traditional labels.
Lisa Bonet, Zoë Kravitz, and Jason Momoa attend the 21st Annual Warner Bros. And InStyle Golden Globe After Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Forging an Independent Path
While her background is unparalleled, Kravitz has been fiercely determined to establish her own artistic identity. She has always focused on unconventional and demanding roles, from Mad Max: Fury Road to Catwoman in The Batman. In recent years, she has moved behind the camera to make her directorial and screenwriting debut with the psychological thriller Blink Twice (2024), firmly establishing her commitment to being a creative force in her own right—a talent that ensures her legacy transcends her famous name.
