Why was Lisa Bonet written off A Different World?
Why was Lisa Bonet written off A Different World?
According to reports, when Bill Cosby learned that Lisa Bonet was expecting a baby with her former husband, Lenny Kravitz, he fired her from the show. Although crew members suggested that having a pregnant student at Hillman College would be innovative, Bill Cosby insisted that it could not be Denise Huxtable.
Why did Marisa Tomei leave A Different World?
Allen wanted to keep the dynamic of having a white girl in a black college, but after one season, Tomei’s character disappeared too. Appearing on “Watch What Happens Live” in 2014, Tomei told host Andy Cohen that she was fired from the show– but there were no hard feelings.
Are Lisa Bonet and Marisa Tomei friends?
Lisa Bonet and Marisa Tomei starred together on A Different World and became close friends. Tomei is the godmother to Zoé Kravitz, Bonet’s daughter. When Tomei interviewed Kravitz for InStyle, she called Bonet her “best friend.”
Why was A Different World Cancelled?
‘A Different World’ was a rating success throughout its run But in its sixth season, the show’s time period was changed. Its ranking significantly dropped also, down to the 71st spot. In January 1993, NBC placed the show on hiatus because of low ratings. Subsequently, the network announced the cancellation of the show.
