She was a breakout star on one of America’s most popular sitcoms in the 1980s and early ’90s.
This didn’t sit well with Cosby, so he convinced Bonet to join the spin-off.
Cosby reportedly responded with, “Lisa Bonetis pregnant, but Denise Huxtable is not.”
Cosby also feared Bonet’s lifestyle would detract from the wholesomeness he was trying to portray on his sitcom.
Back in 2018, Lisa Bonet discussed the accusations withNet-a-Porter.
She replied, “No, it’s exactly as I remember it.
There was no knowledge on my part about his specific actions, but… And that punch in of sinister, shadow energy cannot be concealed.”
That’s my nature.
The truth will set you free."
Notably, Zoe starred in the 2020 TV reboot of the latter.
WhenNet-a-Porterasked her why she never became a bigger star during her adult years, she replied with a laugh.
“I don’t know!”
But also, it’s slim pickings out there!
There aren’t endless opportunities for women of color."
