Top 10 Coolest Things About Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz has built a career that connects blockbuster franchises, prestige TV, and a growing presence behind the camera, while also carving out space in music and fashion. Below are ten fact-forward highlights of her work and background, with film and TV credits up top and other biographical notes rounding things out.

‘The Batman’ (2022) – She portrayed Selina Kyle/Catwoman in a grounded Gotham noir

Kravitz starred opposite Robert Pattinson as Selina Kyle, taking on physically demanding stunt work and a central role in Gotham’s criminal underworld plotline. She has said she interpreted her version of Catwoman as bisexual, aligning with aspects of the character’s comic history. Before this live-action turn, she had already voiced Catwoman in the animated ‘The Lego Batman Movie’, giving her a unique double connection to the role. These credits place her among the few performers to play Catwoman in both animation and live action.

‘Blink Twice’ (2024) – Her feature directorial debut as co-writer, director, and producer

Kravitz moved behind the camera with ‘Blink Twice’, a psychological thriller she co-wrote with E.T. Feigenbaum and produced with partners including Channing Tatum. The film features Naomi Ackie, Tatum, Christian Slater, and Geena Davis, among others, and was released by Amazon MGM Studios domestically. It began development under a different working title before finalizing distribution and marketing as ‘Blink Twice’. The project marks her first feature as director and expanded her filmography into filmmaking roles beyond acting.

‘High Fidelity’ (2020) – She led a gender-flipped adaptation as the record-store owner Robyn “Rob” Brooks

On Hulu’s series adaptation of the novel and film, Kravitz played the lead character Robyn Brooks, updating the story’s perspective while keeping the top-five-lists music culture intact. The show re-centered the narrative through a woman passionate about music and curation. After its first season, the series was canceled, despite critical attention to the reimagined lead. The role also connected to her family history, as her mother, Lisa Bonet, appeared in the earlier film adaptation.

‘Big Little Lies’ (2017–2019) – She played Bonnie Carlson across the ensemble drama

In HBO’s acclaimed drama, Kravitz portrayed yoga instructor Bonnie Carlson, a core member of the Monterey group whose arc becomes pivotal to the story’s climax and aftermath. She appeared across two seasons and a total of 14 episodes. The role placed her alongside an ensemble including Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, and Laura Dern. Her character’s development became a focus of the show’s second season.

‘Kimi’ (2022) – She headlined Steven Soderbergh’s contemporary tech-thriller

Kravitz played Angela Childs, an agoraphobic tech worker who uncovers evidence of a crime through a virtual assistant’s audio. The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp, with a release on HBO Max. Its production approach emphasized a tight runtime and a contained, pandemic-era setting. The role showcased Kravitz as the narrative anchor of a lean, single-protagonist thriller.

‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015) – She portrayed Toast the Knowing, one of Immortan Joe’s “Five Wives”

In George Miller’s action epic, Kravitz played Toast the Knowing, one of the women fleeing the Citadel whose escape propels the film’s chase narrative. The character joins Imperator Furiosa and Max during the desert run, contributing to the ensemble of survivors. Her casting placed her within a physically intense, stunt-heavy production known for practical effects. The role broadened her presence in major action franchises.

‘Fantastic Beasts’ (2016–2018) – She brought Leta Lestrange into the Wizarding World saga

Kravitz appeared as Leta Lestrange, a pure-blood witch with a complicated history linked to Newt Scamander and the Lestrange family line. The character is established in the franchise’s lore and plays a key role in the second film’s storyline. Her portrayal expanded the on-screen exploration of Wizarding World families beyond the original series. The casting connected her to one of modern cinema’s largest fantasy franchises.

‘X-Men: First Class’ (2011) – She played Angel Salvadore, a mutant with insect-wing flight

In the ‘X-Men’ prequel, Kravitz portrayed Angel Salvadore, a mutant whose powers include insect-like wings and corrosive projectiles. The character originates from Marvel Comics and appears alongside the formation of the early X-Men and Hellfire Club conflicts. This ensemble role placed her within the long-running ‘X-Men’ film continuity. It also added a comic-book universe credit to her early screen work.

LOLAWOLF – Her electropop/R&B duo with releases and touring

Outside acting, Kravitz fronts the music duo LOLAWOLF with producer-drummer Jimmy Giannopoulos. The project released the EP ‘Lolawolf’, the album ‘Calm Down’, and additional singles and an EP, performing live while Kravitz balanced screen roles. The band’s name nods to her half-siblings, Lola and Nakoa-Wolf. Their output established Kravitz as a recording artist beyond soundtrack appearances.

Family and fashion – A creative lineage and major beauty ambassadorships

Kravitz is the daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, and she has spoken about growing up between their households before moving to New York as a teen. In fashion and beauty, she became a global ambassador for YSL Beauté, fronting international makeup campaigns. Those roles have coincided with frequent appearances at Saint Laurent runway shows and campaigns. Her background and partnerships highlight parallel careers across entertainment and style.

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