ACTOR · BORN 1988
Zoë Kravitz
- Born
- 1 December 1988, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Known for
- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), After Earth (2013), Rough Night (2017)
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Zoë Kravitz (born 1 December 1988) is an actor best known for Mad Max: Fury Road, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and After Earth.
21 Interesting Facts About Zoë Kravitz
Interesting Facts (3)
- #001
In a 2015 interview with Nylon, Zoë Kravitz revealed that she was rejected for a small role in The Dark Knight Rises because of her race. She was told that "they" did not want an "urban" look, though she never disclosed who made the remark. Years later, in 2022, she achieved major success by playing Catwoman in The Batman and earned praise for her performance. The experience led her to take a stand against racial prejudice in Hollywood and marked an important turning point in her career.
Zoë Kravitz: a sceneImage: Wikimedia Commons · Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 - #002
Zoë Kravitz openly stated her support for Bernie Sanders in the 2016 US presidential election. Sanders was a politician competing in the Democratic Party primaries and was especially popular among young voters. Kravitz's support shows her political views and her sensitivity to social issues. The statement also reveals that she is not only an actress but also an active citizen.
- #003
Zoë Kravitz has a dog named Scout, who holds a very special place for her. Kravitz immortalized her love for her dog by naming a lipstick in her YSL Beauté line 'Scout's Red'. She once brought Scout to a Golden Globes party held at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, but the dog ran off among the celebrity guests and had to be caught by her then-husband Karl Glusman. The incident is remembered as one of the amusing moments of Kravitz's daily life.
Zoë Kravitz: portraitImage: Wikimedia Commons · dvna creative agency, CC BY 3.0
Characters & Cast (1)
- #004
To play Marie, an anorexic character in the 2014 film The Road Within, Zoë Kravitz underwent serious weight loss. The extreme weight loss harmed her health, causing her to lose her voice and contract shingles. The sacrifice Kravitz made for the role shows her commitment to acting and how deeply she immerses herself in her characters. The experience is remembered as a physically and emotionally demanding period in her career.
Career & Awards (3)
- #005
Zoë Kravitz is connected through family ties to two notable figures in acting: Marisa Tomei and Cree Summer. Tomei, an Oscar-winning actress, has built a respected Hollywood career, while Summer is known for her work in both acting and voice acting. Kravitz is the goddaughter of both women, indicating that she grew up in a circle deeply intertwined with the arts. This connection stands out as a significant influence that shaped her career choices and artistic perspective.
- #006
Zoë Kravitz is one of only two actresses, along with Julie Newmar, to portray DC Comics' iconic character Selina Kyle, or Catwoman, in both animation and live action. Newmar is known as one of the first to bring the character to life, through her performance in the classic 1960s Batman series. Kravitz's achievement showcases her talent in both voice acting and acting. This rare feat is regarded as an important milestone in her career.
- #007
In 2018, Zoë Kravitz appeared alongside the famous model Naomi Campbell in an advertising campaign for Tiffany & Co. jewelry. The collaboration reinforced Kravitz's position in the world of fashion and luxury brands. Being the face of an established brand like Tiffany & Co. also strengthened her status as a style icon. The campaign is regarded as an important turning point in Kravitz's career.
Life & Family (14)
- #008
Zoë Kravitz's grandmother Roxie Roker died on 2 December 1995, just two minutes after midnight. The date fell only one day after Zoë's birthday, and the family worried that the grandmother's death would coincide with Zoë's birthday. For this reason, the family took care not to commemorate the two events on the same day. The episode reveals the family's sensitivity toward Zoë and the impact the grandmother's death had on the family. Although Zoë's birthday remains shadowed by the tragic event, the family sought to protect her special day by keeping the two dates apart.
- #009
In November 2018, Zoë Kravitz appeared semi-nude on the cover of Rolling Stone. The cover was a tribute to her mother Lisa Bonet's May 1988 cover; Bonet was two months pregnant with Zoë at the time. By recreating her mother's iconic image, Kravitz both saluted the past and asserted her own artistic identity. The cover is remembered as a striking example of both her bond with her mother and the way she manages her own image.
- #010
Zoë Kravitz's family is a remarkably rich mosaic in terms of origins. On her father's side, her grandfather Sy Kravitz came from a Russian Jewish family, while her grandmother Roxie Roker's roots were African-American and Afro-Bahamian. On her mother's side, her grandfather Allen Bonet was African-American, and her grandmother Arlene Litman was of Polish Jewish and Russian/Belarusian Jewish descent. This multicultural heritage played a significant role in shaping Kravitz's identity and worldview. This family structure, bringing together different ethnic origins, added a diversity and depth that is also reflected in her art.
- #011
Zoë Kravitz and her father Lenny Kravitz formed an interesting connection by appearing in films with Jennifer Lawrence. Zoë acted alongside Lawrence in 2011's X-Men: First Class, while her father Lenny appeared in the first two films of the Hunger Games series (2012 and 2013). This stands out as one of the rare moments where father's and daughter's film careers intersected. The fact that both worked with the same actress, albeit in different productions, created common ground for the family to talk about cinema.
- #012
In May 2019, Zoë Kravitz secretly married Karl Glusman, whom she had been with for three years. On 29 June 2019, the couple celebrated their wedding with a ceremony held at her father Lenny Kravitz's home in Paris. The two had met at a bar in 2016 through mutual friends and quickly advanced their relationship. In October 2018, Kravitz announced that Glusman had proposed to her eight months earlier. The marriage was a significant turning point in Kravitz's personal life.
- #013
Zoë Kravitz graduated from the Rudolf Steiner School in Manhattan in 2007. She then studied for a year at SUNY Purchase's acting conservatory but dropped out to focus on her film career. This period of training helped her solidify her acting foundations and paved the way for a successful later career in Hollywood. Kravitz's education played an important role in her artistic development.
- #014
Zoë Kravitz was chosen as the face of famed fashion designer Vera Wang's new perfume, 'Rock Princess'. The collaboration demonstrates both Kravitz's influence in the fashion world and that she is a name brands seek out. The perfume's name may have been inspired by Kravitz's rock-star father, Lenny Kravitz. The campaign represents a door opening onto a different area of her career.
- #015
In October 2023, Zoë Kravitz announced her engagement to actor Channing Tatum. The two had been together for two years and had kept their relationship out of the public eye during that time. Kravitz's announcement drew great interest from both fans and the media. The engagement is seen as the start of a new chapter in her personal life.
- #016
Zoë Kravitz is the granddaughter of the famous actress Roxie Roker and Sy Kravitz. Roxie Roker was an actress known for her role in the popular 1970s series The Jeffersons. Sy Kravitz worked as a television producer. These family ties contributed to Kravitz growing up immersed in the world of the arts and served as an important source of inspiration in her career.
- #017
Zoë Kravitz's best friend is the actress Olivia Thirlby. The two have shared a close friendship lasting many years. Thirlby is known for her roles in films such as Juno and Dredd. This friendship holds an important place in Kravitz's personal life, and moments the two spend together often appear in the media. The bond shows how strong her social circle is.
- #018
Zoë Kravitz is a cousin of the famous television host Al Roker. Al Roker is known for his weather presenting on NBC's Today program. Kravitz is also related as a cousin to Courtney Roker, Leila Roker and Nicholas Albert Roker. These family ties strengthen her connection to the media world and show how wide her family's circle is.
- #019
Best friend to Olivia Thirlby.
- #020
Zoë Kravitz's grandmother Roxie Roker died on 2 December 1995, two minutes after midnight and one day after Zoë's seventh birthday. The family worried that the grandmother's death would coincide with Zoë's birthday and took care not to commemorate the two events on the same day. This reveals the family's sensitivity toward Zoë and the impact the grandmother's death had on the family. Although Zoë's birthday remains shadowed by the tragic event, the family sought to protect her special day by keeping the two dates apart.
- #021
In late October 2018, Zoë Kravitz announced her engagement to Karl Glusman. The announcement was seen as a significant step in the couple's relationship. Kravitz shared the news with her fans and expressed her happiness. The engagement marked the beginning of a new chapter in her personal life and later led to marriage in 2019.
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