It’s no secret that Lisa Bonet is a beauty icon. Born 56 years ago today, the actress– who now goes by Lilakoi Moon– is thought best for her role as Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show sitcom. She earned popularity of her rebellious role– including a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award in 1986– which led her to a job as a lead within the show’s spinoff, A Different World. So as to add to her success, Moon made appearances in movies– from horror to comedy– throughout her profession: Angel Heart (1987), Enemy Of The State (1998), Biker Boys (2003) and more. 

But because the actress celebrates her 56th birthday today, we will’t help but dream about Moon’s most iconic beauty looks. Back within the ‘80s, portraits of young Moon captured her beauty in probably the most natural light: pillow-soft curls, full eyebrows, and puckered lips. Meanwhile, in other portraits, her hair was blown out and teased with “mall bangs.” Into the ‘90s, her hair grew longer, as she formed her signature locs we all know today.

As time progressed, her beauty has at all times remained grounded. This features a muted yellow and purple-toned glitter shadow and neutral lip gloss– like at her Biker Boys premiere in 2003. Her regular appearances in no makeup in any respect– like on the Shine On Sierra Leone Fundraiser in 2011– are aspirational as well. And when she does add makeup nowadays, she opts for an auric purple or pink shimmer, like she did on the 91st Annual Academy Awards. Other times, she’s within the mood for creamy browns– cue her 2020 front row seat on the Tom Ford show.

Below, look back at 40 of the long-lasting beauty looks Lisa “Lilakoi Moon” Bonet served through the years.

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“Earth Communication Conference”

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After Party For The 14th Annual People’s Selection Awards

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City Kids Annual Profit – May 21, 1990

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Dreamworks Pictures “Biker Boyz”

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Shine On Sierra Leone fifth Annual Fundraiser

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2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter – Arrivals

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“Mad Max: Fury Road” – Los Angeles Premiere

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