Zoë Kravitz recently opened up about her regrets regarding a pivotal decision she made at the age of 11, following her parents' divorce. The actress expressed remorse over choosing to live with her father, Lenny Kravitz, instead of her mother, Lisa Bonet. Reflecting on her childhood in a cover story for Esquire, Zoë admitted that she now sees her decision as 'hurtful' and wishes she had appreciated her mother's efforts more.
After her parents' split in 1991, Zoë initially lived with her mother, but later moved to Miami to live with her father, whom she had limited contact with previously. This transition brought her newfound freedom but also exposed her to a lifestyle that made her grow up faster than her peers. Zoë described her father's presence as minimal, leading her to experience a stark contrast between his world and her mother's 'quiet, simple life.'
Despite initially feeling liberated by her new environment, Zoë eventually realized the complexities that came with it. She acknowledged that her father cared deeply but about different things, which shaped her upbringing in unique ways. The actress eventually sought a sense of belonging and safety by moving to New York, where she felt she could truly fit in and be herself.
Zoë's candid reflections shed light on the challenges she faced as a young girl navigating the aftermath of her parents' divorce and the contrasting lifestyles they offered. Her journey of self-discovery and coming to terms with her past experiences serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of family dynamics and the impact they can have on one's upbringing.
