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Zoë Kravitz Biography

Birth Name:Zoë Isabella Kravitz

Birth Place:Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

  • Was awarded the InStyle Breakthrough Style Award in 2015
  • In 2017, she became the stepdaughter of actor Jason Momoa
  • Is the daughter of rock musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet
  • Is the goddaughter of actress Marisa Tomei
  • Is the granddaughter of former news producer Sy Kravitz and actress Roxie Roker
  • [On political correctness] "Art should be offensive to an extent․ That’s what gets a reaction out of people – someone’s opinion that’s different from yours ․․․ It’s amazing to me that no one takes the time to try and see what someone’s trying to say because they’d rather just post an inane comment․ They’re missing out on good art․"
  • Made her acting debut in the film "No Reservations" as a teenager
  • Member of the electropop band Lolawolf

Awards

  • 2011Black Reel-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
  • 2011Scream Award-Breakout Performance - Female: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Breakout: Female: nominated
  • 2014Best Actress-: winner
  • 2015Best Supporting Actress-: winner
  • 2016All Def Movie Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2016Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2017Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
  • 2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2020Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2020Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series: nominated
  • 2020Black Reel-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2020Black Reel-Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series: winner
  • 2021Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2022ACCEC Award-Favorite Movie: winner
  • 2022Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2022Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2022IFJA Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
  • 2022MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2022People's Choice Award-The Action Movie Star of 2022: nominated
  • 2023CinEuphoria-Best Duo - International Competition: nominated
  • 2023CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Superhero Movie: nominated
  • 2023Family Film Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2024Astra Award-Best First Feature: nominated
  • 2024OAFFC Award-Breakthrough Filmmaker: nominated
  • 2024SDFCS Award-Best First Feature: winner
  • 2024WIN Award-Film / Show Writer: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025AFCA Award-Best First Film: nominated
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding First Screenplay: nominated
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Independent Film: nominated
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Emerging Director: nominated
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Director: nominated
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
  • 2025HFCS Award-Best New Filmmaker: nominated
  • 2025Image Award-Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture): nominated
  • 2025NCFCA Award-Best Directorial Debut: nominated
  • 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Directors to Watch-: winner
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated