Zoë Kravitz Opens Up About the Pain of Moving Away from Mom Lisa Bonet After Parents’ Split

Zoë Kravitz recently reflected on the emotional toll of moving away from her mother, Lisa Bonet, following her parents’ separation in 1991.

After the couple’s breakup, the “Batman” actress, now 35, relocated from Miami to New York City to live with her father, rock star Lenny Kravitz.

Zoë Kravitz has opened up about moving in with her famous dad after her parents split. Zoey Grossman for Esquire

In an interview with *Esquire*, Zoë shared how challenging it was to leave her mother, especially since her father was often away. “It was very hurtful that I moved away from her to be with my dad, and my dad wasn’t even there,” she said.

Zoë said it was “very hurtful” having to move away from her mother, Lisa Bonet, and instead move in with her dad, Lenny Kravitz. Getty Images

Zoë acknowledged her mother’s efforts to protect her innocence and creativity during that difficult time, expressing regret that she didn’t fully appreciate it then.

The “Batman” actress, 35, packed up and swapped her family home in Miami for the Big Apple. WireImage

Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz, who met in 1985, married in 1987 and welcomed Zoë the following year. Although they divorced in 1993, the former couple has maintained a close relationship, with Lenny describing their connection as “essential.”

“I think it was very hurtful that I moved away from her to be with my dad, and my dad wasn’t even there,” Zoë told Esquire. Getty Images

Zoë also discussed her father’s trusting nature, noting that she often had to be vigilant about people’s intentions due to his openness. “He’s trusting, and it’s sweet, but I can tell exactly what someone wants,” she said.

The duo split in 1991 when Zoë was two years old and finalized their divorce in 1993.

In her personal life, Zoë is now engaged to actor Channing Tatum, with news of their engagement breaking in October 2023, two years after they began dating. The actress was previously married to actor Karl Glusman, while Tatum shares a daughter with his ex-wife, Jenna Dewan.

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