In a heartwarming display of post-separation maturity that captivated the public and major news outlets in late 2022, Hollywood star Jason Momoa made headlines by personally delivering a Christmas tree to the Malibu home of his ex-wife, actress Lisa Bonet.
The gesture, captured by paparazzi on December 19, 2022, came just shy of a year after the couple’s joint announcement in January 2022 that they were ending their 16-year relationship and five-year marriage. Far from being a source of holiday drama, the event instantly went viral as a powerful symbol of their commitment to amicable co-parenting.
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The Seasonal Act of Service
Momoa, 43 at the time, was photographed performing the domestic act in his massive Ford F-450 Super Duty truck. The star of Aquaman (a major DC Comics film franchise where he plays the titular role) was spotted meticulously tying down a freshly cut Norway Spruce before driving it to Bonet’s residence.
The images resonated deeply with the public, who saw the actor—clad in a casual beanie, sunglasses, and a cozy jacket—embodying a “cool uncle” holiday spirit. News sources at the time confirmed that the family was committed to spending parts of the holidays together for the sake of their children: daughter Lola Iolani (born 2007) and son Nakoa-Wolf (born 2008).
A source close to the family told People magazine at the time, “They are friends. They spend time together when Jason is in Los Angeles… He still helps Lisa out now,” underscoring that their relationship had transitioned into a supportive friendship.
A Modern Family Dynamic
The Christmas tree delivery was not an isolated act, but part of a documented, broader trend of healthy family blending. This dynamic had already been a notable part of the family narrative, even before the separation.
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Public Support: Weeks prior to the tree delivery, in November 2022, Momoa publicly showed support for Bonet’s blended family by commenting with heart emojis on an Instagram birthday post for Bonet by her first ex-husband, musician Lenny Kravitz (the father of actress Zoë Kravitz).
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Joint Custody: The amicable nature of their split was later solidified in their 2024 divorce settlement. Court documents revealed they had quickly agreed to joint legal custody of their children and waived the right to seek spousal support from one another, demonstrating a cooperative approach to their financial and custodial arrangement.
The Viral Verdict: Co-Parenting Goals
The story’s wide reach was fueled by its contrast to the often-contentious celebrity splits reported in the media. Outlets like Entertainment Tonight and People celebrated the couple’s ability to navigate a post-divorce holiday with grace, turning a difficult transition into a feel-good moment.
Momoa and Bonet’s commitment to putting their children first—as evidenced by the simple, symbolic act of delivering the family Christmas tree—cemented the former couple’s dynamic as a gold standard for mature co-parenting in Hollywood. Their separation announcement itself, shared on Momoa’s Instagram in January 2022, set this tone:
“The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other to be who we are learning to become… Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life & our Children.”
This single December moment continues to be a cherished notable event, illustrating that a formal separation does not necessitate the dissolution of a family unit’s warmth or tradition.