Biography
Zoë Kravitz — actress (batman) with roots in the Russian Empire
Zoë Kravitz is an American actress, model, and filmmaker who rose to global prominence as Selina Kyle in The Batman (2022). Daughter of rock icon Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, she has built a singular career across film, television, and fashion.
"Kravitz family emigrated from the Russian Empire to the US in the early 1900s."
Migration storyRussian Connection
Tracing the roots — Russia (Both sides)
Zoë's paternal grandmother, Roxie Roker, married Sy Kravitz, whose family emigrated from the Russian Empire in the early 20th century. This Ashkenazi Jewish heritage forms part of the layered cultural identity she has explored throughout her public life.
Family Tree
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Zoë Kravitz🇺🇸 USA
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Mother/Father
Bonet
Kravitz
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Origin
Russia (Both sides)🇷🇺 Russian Empire
Historical context
Russian Empire · c. 1721–1917
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Russia (Both sides). At the time, this region lay within the Russian Empire, which spanned from Poland to the Pacific.
Map: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Selina Kyle in The Batman (2022)
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Bonnie in Big Little Lies (Emmy-nominated series)
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Starred in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
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Lead role in Hulu's High Fidelity (2020)
05
Directed and co-wrote Blink Twice (2024)
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