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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 helped redefine the representation of young African American characters on mainstream TV. 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.