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ENTERTAINMENT Television and Film Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet's iconic role as Denise Huxtable redefined young African American characters on 1980s television

9 Dec 2025

What impact did Lisa Bonet's portrayal of Denise Huxtable have on television during the 1980s?

It was the first time an African American actress won an Emmy for a comedy series. It led to the cancellation of The Cosby Show due to controversy. It helped redefine the representation of young African American characters on mainstream TV.