Actress formally files for divorce two years after announcing breakup
After nearly two years of living separately, Lisa Bonet has formally filed for divorce from her husband Jason Momoa. The former couple, who were together for almost 20 years and share two children, announced their breakup in January 2022 but had not yet made the split official.
Bonet filed the paperwork in Los Angeles Superior Court last week, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for divorce. The news comes as no surprise given the length of time since their separation, but marks the end of a relationship that once seemed rock-solid.
A Surprise Split After Years Together
Momoa and Bonet had been together since 2005 before tying the knot in 2017. They seemed like a steady Hollywood couple, staying together for years and starting a family. Their breakup announcement in early 2022 took many by surprise.
In a joint statement posted to Momoa’s Instagram at the time, the two said “The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived.” They said they were announcing the split “not because we think it’s newsworthy” but to “live our lives with dignity and honesty.”
It was seen by many as an amicable separation between two people committed to co-parenting their young children together. However, after two years of living apart, Bonet seems ready to make a clean break.
| Bonet and Momoa’s Relationship Timeline |
|---|
| 2005 – Start dating |
| 2007 – Welcome daughter Lola |
| 2008 – Welcome son Nakoa-Wolf |
| 2017 – Marry |
| 2022 – Announce separation after 16 years together |
| 2024 – Bonet files for divorce |
What Led to the Split?
What caused Bonet and Momoa’s seemingly stable relationship to crumble? In the years leading up to their split, there were no obvious signs of trouble between the two.
They were often seen together on red carpets and in happy family photos on social media. Neither spoke publicly about relationship problems prior to announcing their breakup.
However, sources have said the relationship had been struggling for some time behind closed doors. It’s possible busy work schedules contributed to the fraying of the relationship fabric over time.
Momoa was constantly traveling for shoots and promotions related to his work on hits like Aquaman and Game of Thrones. Meanwhile, Bonet was likely focused on raising their two young children. Gradually, romantic love may have faded into the background.
What Happens Next?
With Bonet formally filing for divorce, the path ahead is clear for both parties to fully move on with their lives apart. Momoa already seems to be doing so – he was recently seen getting cozy with actress Eiza Gonzalez at a number of public events.
Bonet has always been extremely private, so it is unclear if she is dating anyone new currently. But sources say she is at peace with the situation.
The two will need to finalize details of child custody and the division of assets as part of the divorce proceedings in the coming months. But they seem committed to staying friendly to make things smooth for their daughter and son.
Despite the dissolution of their romantic relationship, Bonet and Momoa appear to still have love and respect for one another as co-parents. Their split may have surprised fans, but their maturity in handling the situation gracefully comes as no shock. This may be the end of their marriage, but it likely won’t stop the two from supporting each other in this next phase of life apart.
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