In a prior interview on The Breakfast Club, Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison — or as we proud Old Schoolers affectionately know them as, “Whitley Gilbert” and “Dwayne Wayne” on the show “It’s A Different World”– opened up about the first season of the iconic series.

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Jasmine revealed that despite signing a six-year contract, she wanted to quit, but producers wouldn’t allow it. However, the most shocking revelation came when Guy exposed how the producers mistreated Lisa Bonet a.k.a. “Denise Huxtable” on the show.

During the interview, Jasmine mentioned how she didn’t like the way Lisa was treated on set, saying:

“That first season, I’m telling you, it was whack, and I didn’t like the way they were treating Lisa Bonet. You disrespect her in front of an audience, in front of me, you disrespecting me too.” According to Guy, higher-ups would often belittle and disrespect Bonet, talking down to her and pressuring her to “just do it, just say it.”

Jasmine, who hailed from New York, revealed that she didn’t shy away from standing up for Lisa, even though Lisa had to hire security on set. Recounting the incidents, Guy stated:

“That’s a sweet girl because you’re not getting up on me like that. And you know, we’ve dealt with bitches. We’re from New York, as far as choreographers and directors and whatnot. I was like ‘oh no, you not treating her like that.'”

It was clear that Guy had a deep sense of loyalty and camaraderie with her co-star. But both Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison disagreed that the mistreatment was the main reason behind Bonet’s departure from the show. Instead, they believed that Bonet’s pregnancy at the time likely played a significant role in her exit. Hardison expressed his disappointment, saying:

“[They] didn’t want a Black girl pregnant in college. I thought it would’ve been a great tool and something to inspire because it was all inspiring, so why not?”

Apart from the mistreatment of Bonet, Jasmine Guy also voiced her frustrations about the network’s decision to change the show’s time slot. She questioned why A Different World was pitted against another beloved Black sitcom, “Martin,” and expressed her displeasure with the network’s lack of support.

So as y’all can see…it was goin’ DOWN behind the scenes of “It’s A Different World.” Real talk though…it’s a good thing Lisa Bonet didn’t straight molly-wop whoever that was disrespecting her on that set! Just sayin.’

Watch the full interview below:

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Ever since Lisa Bonet, known for her roles in iconic TV shows like “The Cosby Show” and “It’s A Diff’rent World,” filed for divorce, fans have been patiently awaiting the news about the settlement. Well, the wait is over! Lisa Bonet and her actor-husband, Jason Momoa, have already reached an agreement just a day after the divorce was filed.

According to new court documents, both Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa have agreed to joint legal and physical custody of their kids. The former couple will co-parent their 16-year-old daughter, Lola, and 15-year-old son, Nokoa-Wolf. This decision shows their commitment to putting their children’s well-being first.

Furthermore, the court documents reveal that Bonet and Momoa have also waived the right to seek spousal support from each other. This demonstrates their desire to move forward in an amicable manner, free from any financial disputes and exes-drama:

“Based upon the division of assets and income as agreed by the parties in the [settlement], the parties shall share the living expenses of the minor children, and neither party shall pay child support to the other,” the documents state. “If the minor children, or either of them, are traveling or vacationing with one of the parties, that party shall be responsible for the children’s expenses for such trips.”

It’s refreshing to see how swiftly Lisa and Jason have resolved their differences. Their willingness to ensure the best for their children and avoid prolonged legal battles deserves a handclap and old school fist bump.

The divorce between Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa came as a surprise to many, as the couple had publicly announced their split back in 2022. In their statement at the time, they emphasized their mutual respect and the love they had for each other, even as their romantic relationship changed.

Now, with this quick settlement, Lisa and Jason can officially go their separate ways, both emotionally and legally. They have both been officially single as of, January 9, 2023. It’s a fresh start for both of them, filled with new possibilities and opportunities.

We wish Lisa, Jason, and their fam’ the best as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.

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In a not-so-surprising turn of events, Lisa Bonet (56) has officially filed for divorce from her 44-year-old actor-husband. This comes almost exactly two years after the couple announced their breakup (hence, our non-surprise), leaving fans wondering about the status of their relationship.

According to new court documents, Bonet is seeking joint physical and legal custody of she and soon-to-be ex-husband, Jason Momoa’s two children, Lola and Nakoa-Wolf, who are now 16 and 15 years old, respectively. What’s interesting is that Bonet listed the date of separation as October 7, 2020, which is a year and a half before they made the announcement that they were no longer together.

Bonet and Momoa’s love story began in 2005, and after more than a decade of dating, they secretly tied the knot in October 2017. However, in January 2022, the couple shared on Instagram that they were going through a “transformational” time in their lives and were parting ways in marriage. Despite the separation, they made it clear that their love for each other continued.

Now, Bonet is taking the step to officially axe their marriage. Despite the divorce, Bonet and Momoa insist on maintaining a strong co-parenting relationship and prioritize the well-being of their kids.

As y’all know, this isn’t Bonet’s first time ’round the block in the divorce arena. She was previously married to rock legend, Lenny Kravitz, with whom she shares their actress-daughter Zoë Kravitz. As for Momoa, the “Aquaman” star has reportedly been back in the dating field, following his split from Lisa.

While fans may have hoped for a reconciliation between Bonet and Momoa, Jason clarified, in a prior interview with “Access Hollywood,” that they are not getting back together. He emphasized that they are family and will be there for each other for the long haul, especially for the sake of their beautiful children.

The news of Lisa Bonet’s divorce filing may be a downer for their many fans who once viewed their loving relationship as ‘couples goals’… but unfortunately, it’s a reminder that even seemingly ‘perfect’ relationships can sometimes face challenges. Even the late, great actors/couple, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee once schooled us on that.

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In recent years, Zoe Kravitz, the now-34-year-old daughter of actress, Lisa Bonet; and rock star, Lenny Kravitz, did a prior interview that raised a few eyebrows, yet again. Why am I saying ‘yet again,’ you ask? Because a few years prior, we covered her 2015 interview where she’d made a few interesting remarks regarding her Blackness as well.

The only difference now is that Zoe does seem to have evolved a tad bit with her connection to her Black heritage…and for a daughter of two half African American parents, that’s a beautiful thing.

Zoe’s mother, Lisa Bonet, was born to an African American father and a Jewish mother. Zoe’s dad, Lenny, is the son of The Jeffersons actress, the late Roxie Roker (“Helen Willis”), whom was African American and his Pops was Jewish.

Zoe Kravitz On Why She Didn’t See Herself As Black, But Now She Does

The problem apparently for Zoe was that she was not entrenched with her Black roots growing up, so as an adult she’s been having difficulties with understanding and connecting with the African American side of her being. However, she says her dad had been pushing for her to become more in tune with her Black heritage, so in her Allure Magazine interview, she revealed where she now stands with her ‘acceptance’ of her African American DNA:

Zoe: “Racism is very real, and white supremacy is going strong. I am definitely mixed. Both my parents are mixed. I have White family on both sides. The older I get, the more I experience life, I am identifying more and more with being Black, and what that means — being more and more proud of that and feeling connected to my roots and my history. It’s been a really interesting journey because I was always one of the only Black kids in any of my schools. I went to private schools full of White kids. I think a lot of that made me want to blend in or not be looked at as Black. The white kids are always talking about your hair and making you feel weird. I had this struggle of accepting myself as Black and loving that part of myself. And now I’m so in love with my culture and so proud to be Black. It’s still ongoing, but a big shift has occurred. My dad especially has always been very connected to his history, and it’s important to him that I understand where I come from.”

Although you may be looking at the Big Little Lies series actress -who looks like a throwback image of her mother by the way- and saying to yourself, ‘Anyone with eyesight can clearly see Zoe’s Black, why couldn’t she?’…her newfound understanding is a great improvement from where she was 2 years ago. In 2015 she was trying to get in touch with her roots, but she admitted that not too long before that, she’d felt detached from being Black because she “didn’t like Tyler Perry movies” and such. Uh…I dig Tyler Perry’s work, but I’m just glad Zoe has discovered that being Black has far more dimensions than just being able to relate to ‘Madea.’ At any rate, I do respect Zoe’s honesty and it’s good she’s made a valid effort to gain insight into her whole self and not just one part.

On What Her Mom, Lisa Bonet, Thinks About Allegations Against Cosby

She also mentioned what her super private mother, Lisa Bonet, thought about the sexual allegations against her now incarcerated former TV dad, Bill Cosby, at that time:

Zoe: “I think it bummed her out. Though she didn’t seem incredibly surprised. I don’t think she wants to hear about anyone being abused, especially by someone she spent so much time with. It feels sh*tty. You want to shower.”

And there ya’ have it fam’…Lisa’s and Lenny’s mini-me is evolving and coming into her own…much continued success to her.

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When Debbie Allen took over Different World as the director, her stint with Lisa Bonet as a part of the cast didn’t last very long, but it wasn’t because of her doing, it was because of Bill Cosby’s decision, according to Debbie.

Here is what Debbie Allen said was the real reason behind Lisa leaving Different World below:

“When I first took over the show [It’s A Different World], one of the first things I did was meet with Lisa Bonet and she secreted to me that she was pregnant.

She had married Lenny Kravitz, and you know…I guess Bill had his feelings about that because he was possessive in a way. I mean they were his on-camera wife and children, but they still were his. I mean, the way he was with Phylicia [Rashad] (Debbie’s sister) too, I mean, that’s a whole ‘nother story.

So I said, ‘Well Lisa we have to go tell him … Honey, put some shoes on, don’t come up there with a bare foot…get your best dress, let’s comb your hair and let’s go up there to see him, let’s tell him together.’ So we got dressed, we went up there, and oooh…he [Bill Cosby] could see us coming! He saw us a mile away, he could see us coming (laughs). And he sat there and looked at us; and I said, ‘Well, we have some things that we want to tell you.’ He said, “What is it? Are you pregnant?” And then we were like, ‘Oh my God.’ Then he said well what is so different about it? He looked at me, he said, ‘You were pregnant, your sister was pregnant, and so now what?”

And I explained to him how I wanted to use it [the pregnancy] on the show because that would be a great thing. To see a girl who’s [this] upper class kid, having a baby, not married because she didn’t want to be married…and the girls could root for her. I was explaining all that we could do. Well, honey I was just blowing smoke and didn’t know it (laughs). He listened to it.

We started talking about stories and then immediately — maybe about two or three weeks later — he was like, ‘You know what Debbie? No. She’s pregnant, Denise Huxtable is not pregnant, Lisa Bonet is pregnant, not Denise. So no…no you can’t have it, no we’re not gonna do it, no.’

So he took her [Lisa Bonet] back, I was so mad at him, I wanted to take her, but I understand, he just wanted her back. So she left us [the It’s A Different World cast] to go back home [to the ‘Huxtable’ house], she ended up getting married on the show, and whatever else happened over there.

All of these years, we’ve been hearing rumors about Lisa Bonet’s ‘attitude’ causing tension between she and Bill Cosby, which may still may true as well. But it’s good to get a first-hand account from Debbie Allen, as to why Lisa actually disappeared from It’s A Different World, and ultimately from The Cosby Show.

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The Cosby Show and Different World actress, Lisa Bonet, and her rockstar ex-husband, Lenny Kravitz, were probably a tad surprised — along with the rest of their fans — after hearing the little known fun fact their daughter, Zoë Kravitz, publicly revealed about herself and music icon, Prince. At first glance, the now 33-year-old’s story seemed kinda innocent, until it didn’t…well, at least on the iconic Purple One’s side of things.

Okay, before anyone jumps to conclusions about Prince and Zoë, here’s a brief disclaimer: Nah, Prince did NOT try to holla at Lisa and Lenny’s daughter when she as underage…he didn’t get down like that. Now that we’ve cleared that up, scroll down to see what Prince did try to pull with Zoë…or so it seems.

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Prince Took Her Home…After She Turned 18…

During a prior interview on The Jimmy Kimmel Show…host, Jimmy, gave a comical side-eye to Zoë (or rather Prince) — as did the audience — when she recalled the time Prince waited until she turned 18 years old to take her home one night. Let us explain…

Ya’ see, Lisa and/or Lenny were cool with Prince, when Zoë was a little girl. As a result, Zoë says that she met Prince a few times as a child. However, according to Zoë, it wasn’t until she’d turned 18, that Prince randomly walked up to her at a nightclub, stood close behind her — as she was windin’ it up on the dance floor with her homegirls — and asked if he could take her home…in his limo…to which, she agreed.

Here’s What Zoë Says Happened Next Though

Prince Called Her Again…Then Zoë Called Him Annoying”…

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Zoë Kravitz then explained that that although Prince didn’t ‘try anything’ with her the night that he’d given her a ride home from the club, he did surprise her by phoning her up soon afterwards. Why? To invite himself to her concert (Zoe’s also a singer). Get this…he actually did show up to see Zoë at her show!

Prince called her later that night…to link up with her…again, says Zoë. She obliged. However, Zoë insists it was innocent, even though Prince seemingly tried to impress her with his accomplishments, by bringing up his the film, Purple Rain. Here’s the shocker though — Zoë eventually thought Prince was “annoying,” but meant it in the most ‘respectful’ way.

While explaining her story to Jimmy Kimmell, he cracked slick jokes in between and it was hilarious. See what else Zoë revealed about her phone calls and personal time with Prince in the video clip below…

From Zoë’s standpoint, it seemed like a young starstruck 18-year-old young lady who was just ecstatic that her idol, Prince, wanted to see her sing, and give her an innocent limo ride home. On the other hand, from Jimmy Kimmel’s — and most other folks’ viewpoint — it sounds like Prince was trying to make his move on Zoë…the LEGAL way. And besides, Lisa Bonet’s and Lenny Kravitz’s daughter does seem like Prince’s ‘type.’

What’chall think, ILOSM fam?’ Was Prince was trying to get with then-18-year-old Zoë Kravitz? Or was he simply being a ‘father figure’ to her?

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“Cosby Show” and “It’s A Different World” actress legend, Lisa Bonet, has just hit their fans hard with the news that she and her hubby, Jason Momoa, are saying ‘Peace out’ to one another, after their 16-year relationship. This news was unexpected because for years, they’ve been looking like the happiest, most loving couple ever…and fans were always rooting for them.

But unfortunately folks, it looks like Lisa and Jason won’t be taking their marital status to Ossie Davie-and-Ruby Dee levels.

They’ve just released a joint statement online, confessing that they are “parting ways in marriage.”

Although they didn’t get too specific, they did state that their reasoning for the split is because they “felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times” … and are “feeling and growing from the seismic shifts occurring.”

Seems like their “transformative times” wording could possibly translate into, ‘once the pandemic hit, we drove each other crazy having to spend so much time together under one roof for so long…and we learned a lot more about how much we love each other, but don’t necessarily like each other’s views, quirks, societal stances, and so on.’ However, don’t quote us on that.

The reason they said they’ve decided to break this news publicly is because they wanna move forward in life with “dignity and honesty” … and are therefore breaking free from each other in order to “be who we are learning to become.”

Although the proud parents are splitting up, they wanted to make to clear to fans that their love remains rock solid….but that they’re just not into the marriage thing anymore…at least not to each other.

Shortly before the COVID pandemic hit the U.S., the “Game of Thrones” star shared a rare photo of Lisa Bonet on his Instagram page. In it, she’s seen gazing off camera at him, with a slight grin and adoring eyes, as if she was just checkin’ him out on their first date, for the first time. Jason’s captioned his photo with:

“The way you look at me. fuc*ing love you woman. My everything ❤️❤️”

But sadly, their union is coming to an end.

The two began dating in 2005, and married in 2017. They share two daughters — Lola Iolani Momoa and Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa. Lisa also shares daughter, actress Zoe Kravitz, with her ex-husband/rock star, Lenny Kravitz.

Wishing them both the best going forward.

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Malcolm Jamal Warner (51) admits he had a big crush on one of his Cosby Show “sisters” in the worst way. So who was it- “Vanessa,” “Sondra,” “Denise,” or “Rudy?” Well here’s the obvious hint: It wasn’t “Rudy,” she was way too young…and to get right down to it, nah…it wasn’t “Sondra,” nor “Vanessa”…it was “Denise Huxtable” a.k.a. Lisa Bonet.

Malcolm said he desperately wanted to be with Lisa, but he knew he didn’t stand a chance with her. That didn’t stop that teenage crush from clouding his mind every time he had to do a scene with her, or sit next to her during rehearsals.

Here’s what he said about his crush on Lisa Bonet:

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“Early on, it was Lisa,” Malcolm said when “Access Hollywood Live” hosts asked him about his teenage crush. “I never had a shot. At 13, 14, you know when you have a shot or not – even at that age.”

Lisa and Malcolm’s relationship is more similar to the one they had onscreen as siblings. “Lisa and I have been very cool,” he said. “I’m very cool with everybody because we all bonded in this unique experience. That bond, no matter how much time goes by, we’ll always have that bond.”

There’s nothing worse than a guy finding out the girl he’s crushing on has officially placed him in the “friend zone.”

Speaking of “Denise” and “Theo,” I think one of the funniest scenes on the Cosby Show was when “Denise” made that jacked up shirt for “Theo.” It was supposed to be a designer replica, but it turned out to be a designer disaster…LOL. Check out that scene here…

I guess Malcolm really knew his chances were shot after Lisa popped up pregnant by her then-husband, Lenny Kravitz, while they were still filming The Cosby Show.

Lisa Bonet (54) has moved on from Lenny, but they’re still one big happy family- Lisa; Lenny; their daughter, Zoe Kravitz; and Lisa’s current husband -who’s 12 years her junior- Game of Thrones actor, Jason Momoa (42); and their two young children.

Malcolm Jamal Warner’s Past Celebrity Relationships…

Now that we’ve covered what Malcolm had to say about his crush on his Cosby Show ‘sis,’ Lisa was, lets reminisce on the known celebs Malcolm’s had long term relationships with, since he didn’t get to have a long relationship with his crush.

Michelle Thomas

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Malcolm’s had a serious relationship with his former on-screen Cosby Show girlfriend, Michelle Thomas, whom he dated up until she sadly passed away in 1998

Karen Malina White

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He then dated actress, Karen Malina White, (from Lean On Me and Malcolm and Eddie) for 7 years. Remember Kalina? She used to say “Lance!”

Regina King

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The last public relationship we knew Malcolm to have been in was his years-long romance with former 227 actress, Regina King. They broke up a few ago though.

He’s Now In Love With Mother Of His Daughter

Today, Malcolm Jamal is in a loving relationship with the mother of his toddler daughter. He keeps both of their identities top secret and has done so for the past few years. At some point, he and his woman may be willing to go public…but for now, they’re enjoying flying under the radar and seemingly taking every step imaginable to conceal her (their daughter’s) identity from his fans.

And there you have it folks, a quick rundown of the past crush and dating life of the former teen heartthrob, who has now become the grown-up heart throb celeb’ crush for many woman, Malcolm Jamal Warner.

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The only difference now is that Zoe does seem to have evolved a tad bit with her connection to her Black heritage…and for a daughter of two half African American parents, that’s a beautiful thing.

Zoe’s mother, Lisa Bonet, was born to an African American father and a Jewish mother. Zoe’s dad, Lenny, is the son of The Jeffersons actress, the late Roxie Roker (“Helen Willis”), whom was African American and his Pops was Jewish.

Zoe Kravitz On Why She Didn’t See Herself As Black, But Now She Does

The problem apparently for Zoe was that she was not entrenched with her Black roots growing up, so as an adult she’s been having difficulties with understanding and connecting with the African American side of her being. However, she says her dad had been pushing for her to become more in tune with her Black heritage, so in her recent Allure Magazine interview, she revealed where she stands with her acceptance of her African American DNA now:

Zoe: “Racism is very real, and white supremacy is going strong. I am definitely mixed. Both my parents are mixed. I have White family on both sides. The older I get, the more I experience life, I am identifying more and more with being Black, and what that means — being more and more proud of that and feeling connected to my roots and my history. It’s been a really interesting journey because I was always one of the only Black kids in any of my schools. I went to private schools full of White kids. I think a lot of that made me want to blend in or not be looked at as Black. The white kids are always talking about your hair and making you feel weird. I had this struggle of accepting myself as Black and loving that part of myself. And now I’m so in love with my culture and so proud to be Black. It’s still ongoing, but a big shift has occurred. My dad especially has always been very connected to his history, and it’s important to him that I understand where I come from.”

Although you may be looking at the Big Little Lies series actress -who looks like a throwback image of her mother by the way- and saying to yourself, ‘Anyone with eyesight can clearly see Zoe’s Black, why couldn’t she?’ her newfound understanding is a great improvement from where she was 2 years ago. In 2015 she was trying to get in touch with her roots, but she admitted that not too long before that, she’d felt detached from being Black because she “didn’t like Tyler Perry movies” and such. Uh…I dig Tyler Perry’s work, but I’m just glad Zoe has discovered that being Black has far more dimensions than just being able to relate to ‘Madea.’ At any rate, I do respect Zoe’s honesty and it’s good she’s made a valid effort to gain insight into her whole self and not just one part.

On What Her Mom, Lisa Bonet, Thinks About Allegations Against Cosby

She also mentioned what her super private mother, Lisa Bonet, thought about the sexual allegations against her now incarcerated former TV dad, Bill Cosby, at that time:

Zoe: “I think it bummed her out. Though she didn’t seem incredibly surprised. I don’t think she wants to hear about anyone being abused, especially by someone she spent so much time with. It feels sh*tty. You want to shower.”

And there ya’ have it fam’…Lisa’s and Lenny’s mini-me is evolving and coming into her own…much continued success to her.

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Malcolm Jamal Warner admits he had a big crush on one of his Cosby Show “sisters” in the worst way. So who was it- “Vanessa,” “Sondra,” “Denise,” or “Rudy?” Well here’s the obvious hint: It wasn’t “Rudy,” she was way too young.

But First, A Brief Look At Malcolm’s Past Celebrity Relationships

Before we get into who his Cosby ‘sister’ crush was, we’ll first cover the several well known celebs Malcolm’s had long term relationships with, since he didn’t get to have a long relationship with his crush.

Malcolm’s had a serious relationship with his former on-screen Cosby Show girlfriend, Michelle Thomas, whom he dated up until she sadly passed away in 1998; He then dated actress, Karen Malina White, (from Lean On Me and Malcolm and Eddie) for 7 years. Remember Kalina? She used to say “Lance!” The last public relationship we knew Malcolm to have been in was his years-long romance with former 227 actress, Regina King. They broke up a couple years ago though. Okay now that we’ve got his dating history outta the way see which “Cosby Show” sis’ Malcolm made his confession about…

Malcolm Had A Crush On…

The eclectic Lisa Bonet is the ‘Cosby kid’ that Malcolm said he desperately wanted to be with, but that he knew he didn’t stand a chance with her. That didn’t stop that teenage crush from clouding his mind every time he had to do a scene with her, or sit next to her at rehearsals.

What he said about his crush on Lisa Bonet:

“Early on, it was Lisa,” Malcolm said when Access Hollywood Live hosts asked him about his teenage crush. “I never had a shot. At 13, 14, you know when you have a shot or not – even at that age.”

Lisa and Malcolm’s relationship is more similar to the one they had onscreen as siblings. “Lisa and I have been very cool,” he said. “I’m very cool with everybody because we all bonded in this unique experience. That bond, no matter how much time goes by, we’ll always have that bond.”

Why Lisa & Malcolm Probably Wouldn’t Have Lasted Together

There’s nothing worse than a guy finding out the girl he’s crushing on has officially placed him in the “friend zone.” That’s one of the reasons a relationship between the two Cosby Show ‘siblings’ likely would’ve never lasted, even if Malcolm tried. The other reason it probably wouldn’t have worked, is because Lisa appears to have a ‘type’- as in the alternative, rock star type (i.e. her ex husband, Lenny Kravitz; and current husband, Jason Momoa). However, Malcolm doesn’t seem to fit that description, but he has nothing to worry about, because millions of women would love nothing more than to shoot their shot at him if given the chance.

And besides, Malcolm probably realized his chances with Lisa was a done-dada after she popped up pregnant by her then-husband, Lenny, while they were still filming The Cosby Show.

Lisa has since moved on from Lenny, but they’re still one big happy family- Lisa, her ex Lenny, their daughter/actress, Zoe Kravitz; Lisa’s husband, Jason, and their two kids, Nakoa and Lola.

And there you have it folks, all’s well that ends well. It will forever be a mystery as to what it could have been if Malcolm had his way and these two ‘Cosby’ siblings ended up together.

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