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Lisa Bonet Then & Now: Photos of ‘The Cosby Show’ Star Through the Years

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November 16, 2023 12:10PM EST
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Lisa Bonet is an icon of the 80s and a mother of 3. See her best photos through the years, in honor of her birthday, here.

Lisa Bonet, born on November 16, 1967, was an icon the instant she appear on TV in the 80s, playing Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show. The series would lead to an Emmy nomination and a spin-off series, A Different World, which ran from 1987 to 1993.

After that Lisa appeared in features like Angel Heart (1987), Enemy of the State (1998), High Fidelity (2000), Biker Boyz (2003), and Road to Paloma (2013). After Cosby, she would return to TV in the 2000s with Life on Mars (2008–2009) and Ray Donovan (2016).

She married Lenny Kravitz in 1987. They share actress daughter Zoe Kravitz, but divorced in 1993. In 2017 Lisa wed Jason Momoa. The couple had two kids, but split in 2022. Want more Lisa Bonet? Check out the gallery for her best photos of all time.

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‘The Cosby Show’

‘The Cosby Show’
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Here, Lisa Bonet looks sassy in a promo shot for ‘The Cosby Show.’ She was just a teen at the time.

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‘Angel Heart’

‘Angel Heart’
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Lisa Bonet is seen is a still from the film Angel Heart. The movie caused controversy for a racy scene shared with Mickey Rourke and shot when she was just 18.

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‘A Different World’

‘A Different World’
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Lisa Bonet looked lovely in this promo shot for A Different World (1987-1993.) The series followed Denise Huxtable during her college years.

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Lenny Kravitz & Lisa Bonet in 1980

Lenny Kravitz & Lisa Bonet in 1980
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Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet looked so cool in this photo from 1980. She was the image of boho-chic in her lace dress, embroidered jacket, top hat and tiny sunglasses. He wore a boxy jacket, brown vest and dark pants.

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Lisa Bonet at the Premiere of ‘High Fidelity’

Lisa Bonet at the Premiere of ‘High Fidelity’
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Lisa Bonet was radiant at the premiere of High Fidelity on March 28, 2000. She was stylish in a long velvet duster and patterned dress.

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‘Enemy Of The State’

‘Enemy Of The State’
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Lisa Bonet and Will Smith sit down in a scene from Enemy Of The State (1998.) The film was about a lawyer who becomes the target of a corrupt politician and his N.S.A. goons after he accidentally receives key evidence to a politically motivated crime.

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‘Conan The Barbarian’

‘Conan The Barbarian’
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Zoe Kravitz and mother Lisa Bonet were quite the pair during the premiere of Conan The Barbarian in LA on Aug. 11, 2011. Zoe was stylish in a sheer cream blouse and long skirt while Lisa donned black.

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Lisa Bonet at HBO’s 2011 Emmys Party

Lisa Bonet at HBO’s 2011 Emmys Party
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Lisa Bonet glowed during HBO’s afterparty for the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sep. 18, 2011. Her dress featured a delicate crocheted sheath over a cream slip.

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Lisa Bonet at a Screening of ‘The Red Road’

Lisa Bonet at a Screening of ‘The Red Road’
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Lisa Bonet was glowing during the LA premiere of The Red Road. She cast her dreads to the side and offered a smoldering stare.

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Lisa Bonet at Vanity Fair’s 2015 Oscar Party

Lisa Bonet at Vanity Fair’s 2015 Oscar Party
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Lisa Bonet ruffled some feathers during Vanity Fair’s 2015 Oscar party on Feb. 11. Her black dress had tufts of plumes on the shoulders and was cinched together with a corset.

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Lisa Bonet at the 2015 InStyle Awards

Lisa Bonet at the 2015 InStyle Awards
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Lisa Bonet was pure elegance at the 2015 InStyle Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 26. Her lacy black dress went great with her striped clutch.

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Lisa Bonet at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards

Lisa Bonet at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards
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Lisa Bonet looked wild during the 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Dec. 11, 2016. Her zebra print dress was so striking.

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Lisa Bonet at the Premiere of ‘Justice League’

Lisa Bonet at the Premiere of ‘Justice League’
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Lisa Bonet looked ultra regal in red Alexander McQueen during the 2017 premiere of Justice League on Nov. 13. The velvet gown had intricate metallic embroidery across the shoulders.

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Lisa Bonet & Family at the Premiere of ‘Aquaman’

Lisa Bonet & Family at the Premiere of ‘Aquaman’
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Family time! Lisa Bonet was there to support husband Jason Momoa at the premiere of Aquaman in 2018. They brought along his mom Coni Momoa (left), son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa (bottom left) and daughter Lola Iolani Momoa (right.)

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Lisa Bonet at the Premiere of ‘Joker’

Lisa Bonet at the Premiere of ‘Joker’
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Lisa Bonet was gorgeous in a silk dress by The Vampire’s Wife during the premiere of Joker on Sep. 28, 2019. The white gown was peppered with tiny pastel blooms and she cast her dreads over her shoulders with effortless poise.

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Lisa Bonet at Tom Ford’s 2020 Fashion Show

Lisa Bonet at Tom Ford’s 2020 Fashion Show
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Lisa Bonet was stylish during Tom Ford’s Fall Winter 2020 fashion show in LA. She wore a long coat with a silk dress with gold details.

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