At 60, Lenny Kravitz remains one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors. The hunky entertainer has maintained his status as a sex symbol since the ’90s, using his charm to bag several A-list female celebrities. However, in recent times, Kravitz’s game has seemed off, with no romantic relationship of his own in almost a decade. No flings, no affairs, no hookups, nothing! Now, for the first time, the rock n’ roll icon is opening up about why he has been off the market for so long.
Kravitz, in a new interview with The Guardian, confessed that not only has he not dated in a while, he has also been celibate. The Let Love Rule singer explained that he made an intentional decision to abstain from sexual relations. Why? Because of his parents’ toxic relationship. He recalled a moment from his childhood when he overheard his father talking to his mistress. NBC news producer Sy Kravitz and actress Roxie Roker are Kravitz’s parents. Not pleased with his discovery, a young Kravitz confronted his dad, but he was given a prophecy that he would follow the same path.
When asked if the declaration came to pass, the New York native answered, “He became right. After the marriage, I became more like him. I was becoming a player.” Kravitz ended his marriage to fellow actress Lisa Bonet after six years. Together they welcomed daughter Zoe Kravitz. The Precious actor admitted that he didn’t like his loose behavior. “I didn’t want to be that guy. So I had to tackle that, and it took years,” he confessed. Kravitz decided to discipline himself, resulting in a nine-year celibacy run. “Yes. It’s a spiritual thing,” he said of the sacrifice.
When asked if his dry spell would end soon, Kravitz confessed that he vowed to remain celibate until the right woman came along. However, he is not sure finding Mrs. Right will be easy. “I have become very set in my ways, in the way I live,” he got candid about his supposed red flags.
Were Lenny Kravitz & Mariah Carey Ever A Thing?
Kravitz’s shocking revelation about his love life comes just weeks after he sparked dating rumors with a Hollywood Diva. The artist was linked with Mariah Carey after they were seen hanging out on several occasions. A source close to the situation told Life and Style:
“There’s definitely chemistry between them. They’re both single and they’ve been hanging out a lot lately.”
The insider continued, “They’ve been super close over the years, and they have a lot in common so it’s not surprising that they could have taken their friendship to the next level.” Kravitz and Carey have a history that dates back to co-starring in the 2009 movie Precious. However, with Kravitz being celibate, it seems Mariah Carey wasn’t the one.
