Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet were the couple everyone wanted to be.
He was Aquaman—massive, joyful, seemingly obsessed with her. She was ethereal—former Cosby Show star, endlessly cool, ageless.
They were together for 16 years, married for 4.
In January 2022, they announced their split.
The internet mourned.
The Origin Story
How they met:
- 2005 at a jazz club
- He'd had a crush since childhood (saw her on TV)
- He was nervous, ordered the same drink as her
- She took him to eat
- They had dreadlocks together
It was a meet-cute for the ages.
The Crush
Jason's childhood crush:
- He saw Lisa on The Cosby Show
- Told his mom he'd marry her someday
- He was 8 years old
- She was in her 20s
- He manifested it (his words)
The internet loved this story.
The Age Gap
The numbers:
- Lisa: Born 1967
- Jason: Born 1979
- 12-year difference
- She was famous when he was a child
- He was Game of Thrones when they married
The gap felt reversed from Hollywood norm.
The Relationship
16 years together:
- Met 2005
- Had daughter Lola (2007)
- Had son Nakoa-Wolf (2008)
- Married 2017
- Split 2022
They built a life outside Hollywood spotlight.
The Aesthetic
Why they seemed cool:
- Bohemian lifestyle
- Topanga Canyon living
- No social media presence (her)
- Motorcycles and rock climbing
- Counter-cultural vibe
They weren't typical Hollywood.
The Blended Family
Lisa's first marriage:
- Married Lenny Kravitz (1987-1993)
- Daughter Zoë Kravitz
- Jason became stepfather to Zoë
- Zoë calls him "papa bear"
- He and Lenny are friends
The blended family actually worked.
The Kravitz Relationship
Jason and Lenny:
- Genuinely close
- No jealousy
- Matching tattoos
- Hang out together
- Zoë benefits
It was healthy co-parenting modeled.
The Public Image
What Jason showed:
- Constantly praising Lisa
- Physical affection at events
- Seemed devoted
- Posted about her constantly
- Called her his "wahine" (Hawaiian for woman)
He seemed worshipful.
The Announcement
January 2022 joint statement:
- "We have all felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times"
- "A revolution is unfolding"
- "The love between us carries on"
- "We free each other"
Classic Lisa energy. Confusing to everyone else.
The Reaction
The internet responded:
- "If they can't make it, no one can"
- "Love is dead"
- Genuine mourning
- Shocked reactions
- Think pieces about relationships
People took it personally.
The Reasons
What possibly happened:
- Pandemic pressure
- Different lifestyles
- He's always traveling for work
- She's very private
- They grew apart
No scandal. Just life.
The "Reconciliation"
In 2022:
- Reports they were back together
- They attended events together
- Hope they'd reunited
- Never confirmed
- Probably just co-parenting well
The internet wanted them fixed.
The Divorce Filing
In 2024:
- Jason filed for divorce
- Cited "irreconcilable differences"
- Finalized the split
- Legal end to marriage
- Amicable
It was really over.
Jason Since
What Jason's been doing:
- Dated Eiza González
- Aquaman 2
- Fast X
- Dune series
- Still seems joyful
He's moved on.
Lisa Since
Lisa remains:
- Very private
- No public relationships
- Focused on family
- Rarely photographed
- Living her life
She's always been this way.
The Zoë Factor
Zoë Kravitz meanwhile:
- Huge star (The Batman, Blink Twice)
- Engaged to Channing Tatum
- Close to both Jason and Lisa
- Thriving independently
- Well-adjusted
She's fine.
What It Teaches
The Momoa-Bonet split teaches:
- Public image isn't reality
- Long relationships still end
- No one knows what happens at home
- Amicable splits are possible
- People grow apart
Looking perfect doesn't mean being perfect.
The Public Investment
Why people cared so much:
- They represented something
- Alternative relationship goals
- He worshipped her publicly
- They seemed authentic
- Counter to Hollywood norm
We wanted them to be real.
The Reality
What's probably true:
- They did love each other
- They grew apart
- Lifestyles diverged
- They handle it maturely
- They co-parent well
It can be both real and over.
The Lesson
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's split teaches:
- We don't know celebrity relationships
- Public worship doesn't guarantee success
- Long relationships can end peacefully
- Cool couples have problems too
- Nothing is as simple as it looks
He was Aquaman.
She was the coolest woman alive.
They were together 16 years.
It still ended.
And that's okay.
Sometimes love just isn't enough.
Even when you have matching dreadlocks.
