Lisa Bonet's daughter, Zoë Kravitz, reveals her mother almost quit acting before landing groundbreaking role on The Cosby Show. According to a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kravitz disclosed that Bonet, now 57, was prepared to leave the industry in the early 1980s after struggling to find meaningful work, before she was cast as Denise Huxtable. Bonet's portrayal on the hit sitcom is credited with breaking stereotypes for African American actresses and influencing a generation of performers. The revelation comes as Kravitz prepares for the release of her directorial debut, "Blink Twice," where she says she consulted Bonet on navigating personal authenticity in Hollywood.