Leonard Albert Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor.
His music is a blend of rock, funk, soul and R&B, and his chart-topping hits include “Will you come with me?”, “Fly away” and “Let love rule.”
He has also appeared in more than 60 films, including The Hunger Games, Shotgun Wedding and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
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- Full name: Leonard Albert Kravitz
- Date of Birth: May 26, 1964
- Age: 60
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, actor
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Parents: Sy Kravitz and Roxie Roker
- Siblings: Sister – Roxie Roker, Brother – Phillip Kravitz
- Spouse: Lisa Bonet (married 1987; divorced 1993)
- Children: Daughter – Zoë Kravitz
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $80 million
Early life and education
Lenny Kravitz, born Leonard Albert Kravitz, is 60 years old. He was born on May 26, 1964 in Manhattan, New York City to Sy Kravitz and Roxie Roker.
His father, Sy Kravitz, is a television news producer and jazz promoter, while his mother, Roxie Roker, is an actress best known for playing Helen Willis on the hit sitcom The Jeffersons.
He was named after his uncle, Leonard M. Kravitz, a private first class who was killed at age 20 while standing alone against an attacking Chinese army during the Korean War, helping most of his unit escape.
Kravitz grew up in a multicultural environment and learned about various musical genres at an early age. His father is Jewish and his mother is African-American, so his mixed heritage has shaped his eclectic musical taste and allowed him to seamlessly blend different styles in his work.
personal life
In 1987, Lenny Kravitz married actress Lisa Bonet, who was famous for her work in “The Cosby Show.”
They had a daughter, Zoë Kravitz, who went on to follow in her parents’ footsteps and become a prominent actress and musician.
Despite their high profile as a celebrity couple, Kravitz and Bonet eventually parted ways, officially divorcing in 1993.
However, they remain committed to co-parenting their daughter and maintain a friendly relationship.
Kravitz had a brief, but not widely publicized, relationship with actress Nicole Kidman in the early 2000s after she divorced Tom Cruise.
He also dated Vanessa Paradis from 1991 to 1996.
Kravitz was rumored to have dated Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima. He was also rumored to have had a relationship with pop queen Madonna.
Profession
Lenny Kravitz’s musical journey began in the late 1980s when he made his debut with his debut album,Let love rule” in 1989.
The album, a refreshing blend of rock, funk, and soul, received critical acclaim and showcased Kravitz’s talents as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
With theLet love rule” and “I built this garden for us”, Kravitz became a powerful force in the music industry.
In the 1990s and early 2000s, Kravitz continued to release hit albums, including “Mom Said (1991), Will You Come With Me (1993) and “5” (1998)each of which showcases his evolution as an artist while staying true to his rock roots.
In addition to his music career, Kravitz has also ventured into acting, starring in “Hungry Games“Series and”valuable“.
He also branched out into interior design, founding his own design firm, Kravitz Design Inc., which has taken on a variety of projects, from hotels to residences.
Awards
- Grammy Awards:
- Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male, “Fly Away” (1999)
- Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male, for “Again” (2000)
- MTV Video Music Awards:
- Best Male Video: “Fly Away” (1999)
- American Music Awards:
- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Vocalist (1999)
net worth
Lenny Kravitz’s net worth is estimated to be around $80 million, which he has accumulated over his thirty-plus years of career in the music and entertainment industry.
dispute
Despite his illustrious career, Lenny Kravitz has not been immune to controversy. In 2015, during a show in Stockholm, Sweden, Kravitz suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction, his leather pants ripped apart, exposing his naked body to the audience.
The incident was caught on video and shared widely on social media, sparking media attention and humorous memes.
However, Kravitz handled the situation with grace and humor, even joking about it later in the interview.
social media
- Instagram: @lennykravitz
- Twitter: @LennyKravitz
Filmography
- Hungry Games
- valuable
Discography
- Let love rule
- Mom said
- Do you want to join me?
- 5
- Lenny
- baptism
- It’s time for a love revolution
- Black and White America
- support
- Raise vibration
