Five crazy facts about Lenny Kravitz
These five facts about Grammy award winner, Lenny Kravitz, will come as a surprise to many of his fans
.With several hit singles under his belt, and millions of fans around the world, Lenny remains a favourite in the music industry.
But just how well do you know this superstar? Check out these crazy facts about Lenny…
He dated Vanessa Paradis
The American Woman singer has had a number of high profile romances, such as his A-list hook-ups with actress Nicole Kidman, model Adriana Lima, and Madonna. But did you know that Lenny dated French singer, Vanessa Paradis? Most people will remember Vanessa as Johnny Depp’s ex-fiance, and mother of his two children, Lily-Rose and Jack.
His mother, Roxie Roker, played Helen Willis on the hit TV show, The Jeffersons.
Lenny’s mother broke racial barriers when she appeared on the sitcom, playing a character involved in an interracial relationship. The TV couple would go down in history as the first interracial relationship to be shown on regular prime time TV. Lenny is the product of an international relationship, his dad, Sy Kravitz, was a well-known television producer.
But just how well do you know this superstar? Check out these crazy facts about Lenny…
He dated Vanessa Paradis
The American Woman singer has had a number of high profile romances, such as his A-list hook-ups with actress Nicole Kidman, model Adriana Lima, and Madonna. But did you know that Lenny dated French singer, Vanessa Paradis? Most people will remember Vanessa as Johnny Depp’s ex-fiance, and mother of his two children, Lily-Rose and Jack.
His mother, Roxie Roker, played Helen Willis on the hit TV show, The Jeffersons.
Lenny’s mother broke racial barriers when she appeared on the sitcom, playing a character involved in an interracial relationship. The TV couple would go down in history as the first interracial relationship to be shown on regular prime time TV. Lenny is the product of an international relationship, his dad, Sy Kravitz, was a well-known television producer.
He has an organic farm in Brazil
The singer and songwriter owns an organic farm, located four hours outside of Rio de Janeiro. The former vegetarian is a big fan of healthy eating, and particularly loves organic products.
He is BFFs with Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz became friends before they hit the big time. The pair apparently met in New York when they were both struggling artists. “We remain good friends to this day,” he told Us Magazine.
The singer and songwriter owns an organic farm, located four hours outside of Rio de Janeiro. The former vegetarian is a big fan of healthy eating, and particularly loves organic products.
He is BFFs with Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz became friends before they hit the big time. The pair apparently met in New York when they were both struggling artists. “We remain good friends to this day,” he told Us Magazine.
. @AmericanIdol What's going on? need the info!! What about this combo? : ) if we could ever get him to do it! pic.twitter.com/qywveJHd
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) August 20, 2012
Lenny Kravitz is the spitting image of his daughter’s boyfriend
That awkward moment when your boyfriend looks like your dad’s twin! Lenny’s daughter, Zoe, is dating, Twin Shadow, who before he dyed his hair blonde, looked a lot like her dad. And in an even stranger twist, he is also a singer, producer, composer, and writer.
That awkward moment when your boyfriend looks like your dad’s twin! Lenny’s daughter, Zoe, is dating, Twin Shadow, who before he dyed his hair blonde, looked a lot like her dad. And in an even stranger twist, he is also a singer, producer, composer, and writer.
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